Word has come today of the resignation of the president and the prime minister in the Central African Republic. Continue to pray for the people of this war-torn country. Dave Guiles, executive director of Encompass World Partners announced via Twitter this morning, “Grace Church of Wooster announces $10,000 gift for CAR food aid.” Donations may
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ENCOMPASS WORLD PARTNERS is pleased to announce the appointment of Barb Wooler as Director of Emergency Relief Efforts for the Central African Republic. “Barb assumes this responsibility with broad support from the leadership of Encompass, the Grace Brethren community, and our key partners in Africa,” according to Dr. Dave Guiles, executive director. “She has a long track
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A tweet from Dr. Dave Guiles, executive director of Encompass World Partners, this morning has announced the appointment of Barb Wooler as Director of Emergency Relief Efforts for the Central African Republic. She will be guiding efforts to place 1,000,000 pounds of food in hands of needy Central Africans over the next 12 months. A long-time missionary
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Grace College and Seminary has again delayed the opening of Spring semester classes due to the severe winter weather. The announcement below has been posted on the Grace website. All students are encouraged to use discretion and caution regarding travel – even after the severe weather has passed. NO students should be traveling during a declared
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Anticipating a winter storm with deep freeze temperatures, Grace College and Seminary, Winona Lake, Ind., delayed the opening of the second semester of classes this week. This announcement was posted on their website and social media over the weekend. (It was also shared on the GraceConnect Facebook page.) Due to the anticipated severe winter weather,
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In mid-December, Richard and Reida Bartley, founders of Village Grace Mission Center in Cleveland, Ohio, were recognized by Cleveland City Council for their work with the Treasure Box Christmas Gift program over the past 20 years. The program has generated more than one million dollars in necessity items and school supplies to children in the
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As reported earlier on this site, Grace College was granted an injunction in federal court in South Bend, Ind., against the abortion pill mandate in the new health care law. Here’s a story from Wednesday’s Fort Wayne, Ind., Journal Gazette, which quotes Grace College president Dr. Bill Katip. A portion of the story appears below.
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If you’ve ever visited the Grace Brethren ministries in the Central African Republic, it’s likely you have been to the Castor Grace Brethren Church, about two miles from the Encompass World Partners ministry center. Here are some recent images of the church as it is used as a feeding station for refugees in the current
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This New Year’s Eve comes a stark reminder to pray for the people of the Central African Republic. Barb Wooler, director of Project Hope and Charity, the orphan care ministry sponsored by Encompass World Partners, posted these photos on Facebook, which are shared here with her permission. She reports that about 50 people have take
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A story at Christian News Network reports that on Friday a federal judge granted an injunction to Grace College and Seminary, along with Biola University, in a suit against the abortion pill mandate. Grace College is affiliated with the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches. A portion of the story appears below. Click here to read the
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