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Celebrate2010, the Annual Grace Brethren Conference, Begins

Jul 17, 2010

Grace Brethren military chaplains and their wives (and families) were honored at Friday's Chaplain's Luncheon.
Grace Brethren military chaplains and their wives (and families) were honored at Friday’s Chaplain’s Luncheon.

The annual conference of the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches kicked off Friday afternoon with the Grace Brethren Chaplain’s Luncheon, hosted by the Eagle Commission and the Grace Brethren Investment Foundation. Each of the eight chaplains (and candidates) present were introduced and each told of their ministry. The luncheon concluded in a time of prayer for the men.

Women of Grace meetings on Friday afternoon provided time for learning from each other in round-table discussions.
Women of Grace meetings on Friday afternoon provided time for learning from each other in round-table discussions.

In the afternoon, the Women of Grace and the Association of Grace Brethren Ministers held their meetings.

John Smith, right, pastor of Grace Church at Willow Valley, a Grace Brethren church in Lanacaster, Pa., was named Pastor of the Year. Dan White, left, made the presentation
John Smith, right, pastor of Grace Church at Willow Valley, a Grace Brethren church in Lanacaster, Pa., was named Pastor of the Year. Dan White, left, made the presentation
National Conference is always a time to catch up with old friends and make new ones.
National Conference is always a time to catch up with old friends and make new ones.
Martin Garber (center)receives the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Martin Garber (center)receives the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Doug Lee and Cafe Praise led worship during the first plenary session.
Doug Lee and Cafe Praise led worship during the first plenary session.
Mac Pier, president of the New York City Leadership Center, led the conference in a Concert of Prayer.
Mac Pier, president of the New York City Leadership Center, led the conference in a Concert of Prayer.
Tom Hocking, left, prays for Saturday's outreach while Dave Guiles waits to pray for the nations.
Tom Hocking, left, prays for Saturday’s outreach while Dave Guiles waits to pray for the nations.
During the Concert of Prayer, conference attendees gathered in groups to pray for specific items.
During the Concert of Prayer, conference attendees gathered in groups to pray for specific items.

The day ended with a Bridge Cafe in the Grand Ballroom. Sponsored by Grace Brethren International Missions, the event provided a time for fellowship over international desserts.

Tomorrow provides opportunity for attendees to participate in acts of kindness. The conference joins with the teens at Momentum to minister in the greater Miami Valley area around nearby Dayton, Ohio.

The conference continues through Monday afternoon at the Crowne Plaza North, Cincinnati, Ohio.

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