December 2018

God’s Work in Charis Fellowship Noted in 2018

News of God’s work in the Charis Fellowship dominated the most accessed stories on graceconnect.us in 2018. From the opening of new ministries and changes in leadership, to requests for prayer, reports of meetings, and other activities, the site once again formed the centerpiece for news and information in the Charis Fellowship (formerly known as …

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Lilly Center Featured on Local Television

The Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams was featured yesterday on WNDU-Channel 16, the NBC station in South Bend, Ind. Click here to view the story. The new facility which houses the center not only provides educational opportunities for college students, but programming for local school students as well. Dr. Drew Flamm, vice president of advancement, …

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Ron Thomson Releases Devotional Book

Retired Charis Fellowship pastor, Ron Thompson, has released his second self-published book, a collection of 50 devotionals based on some of his favorite sermons he preached. Sermons in Song is laced it with hymns that he would lead the congregation in singing during the sermon. “Many of my messages already included lyrics from hymns that …

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Port Richey Church is Site of Celebration

The Tampa Bay Times Hometown Pasco section recently noted a celebration that was held at Gulfview Grace Brethren Church in Port Richey, Fla. (Paul Poyner, pastor). A surprise celebration was recently held to honor Chris Gargiulo for his 30 years of service working at the McDonalds on the corner of State Road 52 and Chicago Avenue …

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Simi Valley’s Diggs Named Offensive Player of Year

A story in Sunday’s VC Star features Lontrelle Diggs, the running back for Grace Brethren High School, as their Offensive Player of the Year. A portion of the story appears below. Click here to read the complete article. Grace Brethren High School is a ministry of Grace Church, Simi Valley, Calif. (Jordan Bakker, pastor). The …

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Pre-Order Deadline for Handbook Extended

The date to pre-order the 2019 Charis Fellowship Handbook has been extended to January 4, 2019. The Handbook, which will be shipped in January, will provide up-to-date information that will enhance your relationships within the Fellowship. It’s something that you’ll want to have on your desk for ready reference. In the 2019 Handbook you’ll find: …

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New Classes for Senior Learners to Begin at Grace College in January

Dr. Alberta “Bertie” Hanson has taken 25 classes at Grace College over the past six years.  Hanson is not a traditional college student, but a senior learner in Grace College’s Silver Scholars program.  She celebrated her 90thbirthday earlier this year and has no plans of slowing down.  While she works to complete her second book …

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