God is raising up a fresh army of Great Commission workers from the more than 2,700 Grace Brethren churches located outside of North America, according to officials at Grace Brethren International Missions (GBIM), Winona Lake, Ind. While these workers are selected, trained, and sent by their local churches, the sponsoring congregations are often unable to […]
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By Ron Dorner Can you invest without losing? Yes. But whatever we invest in God’s kingdom will never be a losing situation. Matthew 6:19-21 tells the importance of investing in God’s kingdom. In fact, these verses tell us not to emphasize earthly investing. As you read and study God’s Word you will also find verses
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Applications are now being accepted for Operation Barnabas, the summer discipleship ministry sponsored by CE National. These teams give growing Christian senior high youth such a thirst for ministry, that upon their return, they will have a greater desire to serve Christ in their lives. “Thank you so much to each and every person who
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Events of general interest among Grace Brethren Churches. Details and registration information are available from the sponsoring organizations or at www.fgbc.org. August 29-31 – Seminary Colloquial Gathering (GCandS) August 31 – Fall classes begin (GCandS) September 20 – 6 p.m., Mid-Atlantic CE Celebration, Conococheague Grace Brethren Church, Greencastle, Pa. (CE) September 21 – 6:30 p.m.,
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By Tom Hocking During my childhood, traveling in Africa almost always meant clinging to a precarious perch in the bed of truck filled with people, animals, and smelly food. Seatbelts? Hah! We didn’t need no stinkin’ seatbelts! But, beyond the safety issues and the inescapable smells, the thing I remember most about those truck trips
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“The sale of the property and contents of the Udell, Iowa, Grace Brethren Church may signal the end of a church congregation in Udell, but its legacy will continue for years to come,” says Randy Todd, moderator of the Iowa-Midlands District of Grace Brethren Churches. “In addition to more than 100 years of ministry to
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At the annual corporation meeting of the Brethren Missionary Herald Co. (BMH) on July 27, in Columbus, Ohio, BMH board chair Dr. Todd Scoles announced that Liz Cutler Gates will succeed Terry White as executive director of BMH, effective January 1, 2010. Scoles reported that White had requested some time ago that the board begin
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Kudos Javier Forero, who is a pastor at Iglesia Comunal La Esperanza, a Grace Brethren church in Valrico, Fla., has been examined by the Florida-Caribbean District of Grace Brethren Churches and has been recommended for licensure. Although keeping it surprise was not an easy task for the family of Grace Church at Willow Valley (John
Donald R. Bowlin Morgan Burgess Dortha Mae Dowdy Margaret “Peggy” Ethel Spangler-Dwyer Arnold R. Kriegbaum Joel Anthony Martin Donald R. Bowlin, born July 30, 1935, to Glen and Ethel Bowlin in Ackworth, Iowa, died on June 13, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Arlie Bowlin. Don was a graduate of
The national conference of the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches was held July 26-31 at the Grace Brethren Church of Columbus, Ohio (Dave Plaster, pastor). More than 500 people registered to participate in the annual meeting, take classes and seminars, and enjoy the fellowship of Grace Brethren people from around the world. Among the highlights
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