August 2006

Pastor David Mitchell isn’t the only one with a sharp eye for Winona Lake (IN) sunsets. This classic photo was taken by once and recent BMH editorial intern “Dr. Laura” Bloomingdale, of our Basore Road (OH) church. Have you been praying for the health needs of Pastor Charles Ashman? They have ruled out a heart […]

Pastor Dean Risser sends along the following update: Heartland Grace Brethren Church, Mt. Gilead, OH, (Charlie Barnhill, pastor) had their first service and building dedication August 20. About 40 percent of the building is worship area, side rooms, pastor’s study, kitchen and rest rooms. Fifty-one people attended, including Ed Jackson and Dean Risser. Pastor Charlie

When the town of Winona Lake, Indiana, wants to put its best foot forward on its website, to what photographer does it go for showcase photos? To a Grace Brethren pastor from Hawaii, of course! Check out Dave Mitchell’s photo here: http://www.winonalake.net/ P.S. (Wonder who taught this guy photography? )

Pastor Charles Ashman, shown here speaking at the opening session of Celebrate06 conference in California several weeks ago, has been admitted to Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with low blood pressure. Fellowship Coordinator Tom Avey, with whom Ashman works as an assistant and as coordinator of the Paraclete Ministries, said, “So far there is

After a brief prayer time at Grace Brethren International Missions headquarters in Winona Lake, Indiana, this morning, Tina Walker (right) and Tim and Ginger Hock left today for missionary service in the Central African Republic. Tina Walker is returning to Central African Republic as a term missionary. Tina has been part of a team that

Pastors Ivanildo Trindade and Tom Peters of the Wooster, Ohio, Grace Brethren Church will be leading a short-term missions team to the Central African Republic the dates of August 31-September 17, 2006. Partnering with Integrated Community Development Internationals (ICDI), led by Jim Hocking, the team will minister to orphans, local churches, Bible schools, and will

A delightful report from Pastor Scott Distler (Lititz, PA) on some post-BNYC activity: The weather and the water temperature of the Pacific Ocean at Huntington Beach in Southern California were absolutely perfect. It was spiritually uplifting for me to simply watch as our youth group started their day at the beach by getting in groups

Kathy Gill, Special Events Coordinator for Grace College, invites all to attend a special Open House of the Westminster Hall guest rooms in Winona Lake, Indiana, on Wednesday, August 30, from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Westminster Hall (formerly the Westminster Hotel) has guest rooms available for rental use by Grace employees, alumni, parents or

Tom Avey, of the FGBC Fellowship Coordinator’s office, has announced a change of location for the Central Focus Retreat, to be held October 9-11. Held for the last several years at Pokagon State Park in Indiana, the retreat this year will move to the Punderson Manor Resort (pictured), about 50 miles southeast of Cleveland, Ohio.