September 2011

Norwalk Church Reaches Out to Lefloss Avenue

At Vision2020, the national conference of the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches (FGBC), several videos were shown that told stories of Grace Brethren ministries and what they are doing in the areas of church planting, integrated ministries, and leadership development, the main points of the Charis Commitment to Common Mission, which has been adopted by

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Medicine Hat Church Launches With 165 Present

Grasslands Church, a new Grace Brethren church being planted in Alberta, Canada, launched this morning at 10:15 a.m., welcoming more than 165 men, women and children to the Galaxy Cinemas in Medicine Hat. Pastor Oliver Edwards reported, “Our launch team served with passion and heart and love.  People were welcome and connected, and a great

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Kittanning Church Plans ‘Remembrance Run’ for 9/11

Grace Brethren Church at 215 Arthur St., West Kittanning, Pa.,  will hold a “Run to Remember” with a 5K run/21/2 mile walk and children’s half-mile race on Sept. 11. Registration will be at 3:30 p.m., walk/run at 5 p.m., and children’s race at 5:45 p.m. or after the adult race. All military past and present

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Whitcomb to be Honored on ‘Genesis Flood’ 50th Anniversary

BMH Books author and former Grace Theological Seminary professor Dr. John C. Whitcomb has had a major impact on the cause of Christ around the world through his teaching, writing, and speaking. One of Dr. Whitcomb’s most important writings was the groundbreaking book, The Genesis Flood, which he coauthored with Dr. Henry Morris in 1961.

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Long Beach Woman Honored for Community Service

Robin Jones of the Long Beach (Ca.) Grace Brethren Church (Lou Huesmann, pastor) was recently honored and featured in local media. Here is an excerpt–to read the entire story click here. Robin Jones never guessed her enjoyment of throwing a party could lead to this. In just three years, We Love Long Beach has gone

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Prayer Requested for Shelter Ministry During Flooding

Pastor Kork Moyer, whose Still Waters ministry in Pottstown, Pa.,  is heavily involved with community shelters and services to the homeless, says, “Last year, we were anticipating a Schuylkill River flood, only one month prior to beginning the shelter season-dismantling the entire intake center and moving to higher ground, only to have dodged those difficulties.

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Greencastle, Pa., Church Honored for Cooling Station

The Franklin County Commissioners awarded Community Grace Church in Greencastle, Pa. (Paul Hutchison, pastor) a certific for Outstanding Community Service. This was in response to the Cooling Station the church offered during this summer’s heat wave. The Commissioners issued a Citation and awarded Community Grace for filling in the gap where the government can not.

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