This was posted this morning on the web site of Encompass World Partners. [Sunday, March 24, 2013, Central African Republic] According to multiple sources, early this morning the capital city of Bangui was overrun by rebel forces seeking the overthrow of the government. The situation is chaotic, with widespread looting is reported near the Encompass […]
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The board of directors of GraceConnect (Brethren Missionary Herald Company) met this week for the first time since a new brand was introduced for the 74- year-old media organization. Led by Barb Wooler, board president, the group evaluated action taken since the board approved a new direction last October for the company. The GraceConnect news
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“We want to be a part of every slice of life, where people say ‘Why does Brighton Chapel care about us this way?’” says Pastor Rustin Krapfl of Brighton Chapel Brethren Church in Howe, Ind. “We try to be very missional in the way we approach the community,” Krapfl explains. To that end, Brighton Chapel
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Louise Toroian, wife of late Grace Brethren pastor Simon Toroian, went to be with her Lord at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, March 22. She would have turned 89 on April 27. She is survived by her seven children, Timothy Toroian, Phillip (and Nancy) Toroian, Michael (and Diana), Ginny (and Dale) Knepper, Cheryl (and Patrick) Kelley, George (and Pam) Toroian, and
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Grace College students are taking a Stand for Freedom today as they pray to end human trafficking. The stand began yesterday afternoon at 4 p.m. in the lobby of Alpha Hall on Grace’s Winona Lake, Ind., campus. It ends at 7 p.m. tonight (March 24). Two GraceConnect/BMH board members, Daron Butler, pastor of cross cultural
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A graveside service for Betty D. Masimer, 91, of Johnstown, Ohio, was held Friday, March 8, 2013 at the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Harrisburg, PA, with Lloyd Markley officiating. Betty was long-time missionary for the Navajo Indians in New Mexico, serving with the Grace Brethren Navajo Mission in Counselor. Betty died March 6, 2013 at
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Frederick Miller Jr., 84, a longtime leader of the Grace Brethren Church, Sunnyside, Wash., and a Sunnyside farmer, went to be in the arms of his Savior on Tuesday, March 19, 2013. He was born May 13, 1928 in Yakima, the son of Frederick Miller Sr. and Esther (Becker). Fred went to school in Harrah,
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VisionIndiana: Church Planting in the Hoosier State from GraceConnect (BMH) on Vimeo. Indiana resident Aaron Scantlen has a vision to plant a multi-ethnic church in his community. He’s partnered with others in the Heartland District, which comprises Indiana and Michigan, to develop new Grace Brethren congregations.
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Grace College Lancer point guard Bruce Grimm Jr., a senior, wrapped up his final season in a Lancer uniform by being named First Team All-American by the NAIA. Greg Miller also earned honorable mention status for NAIA All-American. Grimm and Miller both appeared on the NAIA’s 10-man All-Tournament Team after the Lancers’ charge to the
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Core Training began yesterday at the Encompass World Partners office in Atlanta, Georgia. A total of 10 appointees and new staff are participating in this week-long training event as they prepare to serve in cross-cultural ministry. Pray for the sessions which will continue through the 21st, that they will be profitable as participants gain lessons
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