January 2010

Fellowship Council Meets in Simi Valley

The board of directors of the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches, more commonly known as the Fellowship Council, began meeting yesterday in Simi Valley, Calif. Pastors came from all over the U.S. and from Canada to review reports from national organizations, consider churches that would like to join the Fellowship, and do other business pertaining to …

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Clear Lake Camp Seeking Full-Time Caretaker

Clear Lake Camp, an historic Grace Brethren recreational property nestled in the shadow of Mount Rainier at White Pass, Washington,  is seeking a camp caretaker.  This is a full time, year round position. For more information, please contact Pastor Peter Touhey of the Harrah, WA GBC at petertouhey@gmail.com.

Media Coverage Summary of Dan Woolley Rescue

The latest e-newsletter from Los Altos, Calif., Grace Brethren Church (Phil Helfer and Mike Jentes, pastors) carries this good summary of media coverage of the amazing rescue in Haiti of Dan Woolley (pictured with his wife), whose mother teaches at the Los Altos school.  AMAZING STORY OF DAN WOOLLEY’S RESCUE Thanks for the many prayers …

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Fellowship and Celebration Part of Focus Retreat

The Southwest Focus Retreat for Grace Brethren pastors continued today (Tuesday, January 26) in Rancho Capistrano near San Juan Capistrano, Calif. After the morning session, which focused on “Loving Christ’s Body,” the men gathered for their annual group photo (below). The afternoon and the dinner hour was set aside for fellowship and celebration, allowing time for …

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Fountain of Life Raises $8,000 for Haiti Relief

Dr. Vic Young (pictured), pastor of Fountain of Life Bible Church, a Grace Brethren congregation in Johnson City, Tennessee, sent the following message to Fellowship Coordinator Tom Avey this week: “Last Sunday we took a special offering for Haiti and raised immediately $8,000 that we sent to Dr. Chuck Davis and his FGBC ministry, “Caribbean …

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Avey Requests Prayer for Fellowship Council Meetings

Fellowship Coordinator Tom Avey sends along the following update and prayer request: The Fellowship Council of the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches meets this week in Simi Valley, California. This meeting’s agenda is especially full as the council consider their recommendation for the first multi-year moderator term. For information about the composition and work of …

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