April 2008

60+ Plan to Attend ‘Exponential’ Conference

More than 60 Grace Brethren plan to attend the “Exponential” conference in Orlando, Florida, next week, according to FGBC Coordinator Tom Avey. Avey says, “Biblical Mission is a core value of the FGBC and many are working hard to advance an exciting movement of church planting through our churches. This three-day conference will provide a […]

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Old Fashioned Hymn Sing Scheduled at Centerville, Ohio

From the Tristate Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches web site: The Centerville Grace Brethren Church (Steve Makofka, pastor), 410 E Social Row Rd., Dayton, Ohio, is hosting an Old Fashioned Hymn Sing on Sunday evening May 4, at 6 o’clock. Special musical guests will be Bruce and Brenda Jackson and their family (pictured at right).

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Grace Seminary Scholarships Expanded

Dr. Jeff Gill, Dean of the School of Ministry Studies at Grace College and Grace Theological Seminary, Winona Lake, Indiana, is pleased to announce that beginning this fall Grace Theological Seminary will expand the Sparks Endowment Fund scholarship program to both online and distance education students enrolled in either the MA Local Church Ministry or

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Waynesboro Celebrates 100th Anniversary

Pastor Larry Weber and Nancy Weber (center) greet worshipers at the 100th Anniversary Renascence of the Waynesboro, Pa., Grace Brethren Church this past weekend. Pastor Larry Orme, Renascence guest speaker, is on the right. The Grace Brethren Church of Waynesboro, Pa., celebrated its 100th Anniversary Renascence April 11-13, 2008. Pastor Larry Orme, Executive Pastor of

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GBB and SMM Seek Ways to Cooperate

Members from the GBB (Grace Brethren Boys) National Board and members from the National SMM (Serving My Master) Cabinet met on in Rittman, Ohio on Saturday, April 12 to discuss their respective ministries. Their purpose was to educate each other about the ministries and to discuss the reasons they believe in gender-specific ministries. GBB is

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DeArmeys Honored for 37 Years in Missions

Larry and Vicki DeArmey (seated) were honored this Sunday, April 13, at the Winona Lake (IN) Grace Brethren Church for 37 years in European missions service with Grace Brethren International Missions. The first 32 years were in France, and the final five were in Madrid, Spain. A reception and ceremony were emceed by former GBIM

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Figerts Celebrate 50th Anniversary

Billy and Florence (Moeller) Figert of Winona Lake, Indiana, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house for friends this past Saturday, April 12. The Figerts were married in the Grace Seminary chapel in Winona Lake, with Dr. W. A. Ogden performing the ceremony. Billy was employed at Endicott Church Furniture Company and Da-Lite

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