January 2009

Obituaries

Eliza Mae Clark Dr. Paul Fredrick Fogle Eliza Mae Clark Eliza Mae Clark, 85, of Coldwater, Mich. formerly of Peru, died on November 13, 2008 at Maple Lawn Care Center in Coldwater. She was born in Miami County, Ind. to Charles and Grace (Fouts) Overly on September 16, 1923. On September 16, 1939 she married […]

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Eagle Commission: Chaplains Minister to the Military on the Front Lines

Grace Brethren chaplains in the military continue to touch lives, as evidenced by recent communications from the Eagle Commission, a strategic link between the people of the Grace Brethren churches and Grace Brethren military chaplains around the world. Chaplain (First Lieutenant) Jeff Mason is currently serving in Iraq with the 157th Combat Service and Support

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Women

The annual Southern California/Arizona district women’s retreat was held November 14 and 15 at Calvary Chapel Conference Grounds and Bible College, Murrieta Hot Springs, Calif., undeterred by the California wildfires. Here’s a summary of the report from Sharon MacMillan that appears on the Women of Grace site (http://www.wgusa.org/). Only in Southern California can you have

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Cherished Freedoms Bring Joy to Romanian Professor

Dr. Tiberias Rata cherishes the freedom to teach the Bible openly. By Jamie Hoffman The year was 1986. Romania was a socialist country run by a communist government. Atheism was heavily promoted. Opportunities for Christians were limited. Unbelievers called them “repenters” and mocked their beliefs. It was a harsh world for a 15-year-old like Tiberius

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Loan Approved for Ohio’s Grace Brethren Village

The Grace Brethren Investment Foundation (GBIF) has recently approved a $1.3 million loan package for Grace Brethren Village, a retirement home affiliated with the Tri-State Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches and the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches. Located at 1010 Taywood Rd., Englewood, Ohio, it is under the direction of Gene Geaslen, administrator. The loan

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Moments in Grace Brethren History: Transformation at Heart of Inner City Ministry

During the recent 10th anniversary celebration at Urban Hope, Jon Rauch, former director and current CE National board member interviewed Lenny, a young man who came to Christ through the ministry. By Jamie Hoffman Bruce chose to follow Jesus at the age of 55. Mary became a believer through the encouragement of her 11-year-old daughter.

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At A Glance

A Good Problem – No Room Marking an Anniversary Resolution Honors Mission A Good Problem – No Room Iglesia La Esperanza in Valrico, Fla., has seen great growth, both in the knowledge of the gospel and in number, according to Jesus Munoz, church planter. Many people are accepting Jesus as Lord and Savior. There is

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