George Stagg has a vision to see transformed lives through the development of a new church in the Uptown area of Minneapolis, Minn. George Stagg has a big vision for a big metropolitan area. The twin cities of Minneapolis-St. Paul have a combined population of about 3.2 million residents-the 16th largest metro area in the […]
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The following news briefs are from November and December issues of The Brethren Missionary Herald magazine and FGBC World newspaper. Sixty-Five Years Ago – 1944 First Grace Brethren Church, Grafton, W. Va., reported that they purchased a bus to bring people to their services who have no other way to come. It was reported as
By Natalie Rummel Water games, skits, relay races, and prizes – that’s the recipe for summer fun at the Palmyra (Pa.) Grace Brethren Church. Its real name is Nic@Nite, a vacation Bible school alternative that has drawn nearly 200 kids each Wednesday night in June to the Lebanon County church. The program is the church’s
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The Grace Brethren Investment Foundation (GBIF) has recently approved a new first mortgage loan of $2.5 million to the Grace Brethren Church of Clinton, Inc., 6501 Surratts Rd., Clinton, Md. (located near the nation’s capital). Its combined ministries include the Grace Brethren Church of Clinton (Irv Clark, pastor) and the Grace Brethren Christian School (George
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The stories of more than 50 Christian women throughout history who provided soul care and spiritual direction are detailed in a new book just released by BMH Books, Winona Lake, Ind. Written by Dr. Robert W. Kellemen and Susan M. Ellis, Sacred Friendships: Celebrating the Legacy of Women Heroes of the Faith, tells the stories
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On the Move Kudos In Memoriam Farm Pond Baptism Aiken Baptismal Celebration Trujillos Retire Don Shoemaker, pastor of Grace Community Church, a Grace Brethren church in Seal Beach, Calif., was recognized before the Seal Beach City Council on August 10 for contributing 2,000 hours toward chaplain work with the Seal Beach Police Department (See photo
Events of general interest among Grace Brethren Churches. Details and registration information are available from the sponsoring organizations or at fgbc.org. November 6-8 – Grace Homecoming (GCandS) November 6-7 – Operation Barnabas Ministry Reunion, Urban Hope Training Center, Philadelphia, Pa. (CE) November 18 – Operation Barnabas Application Deadline (CE) November 20 – Lancer Visit Day
Grace Brethren International Missions sponsored several cycling tours in October to raise funds for the Day of Generosity. This group started from a bicycle shop in Winona Lake, Ind. Other tours were held in Wooster and Columbus, Ohio. More than $3,800 was raised through the tours.
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BMH Books of Winona Lake, Ind., is pleased to announce the release of It’s Only a Demon by Dr. David Appleby of the Liberty University counseling and psychology staff. The book, subtitled “A Model of Christian Deliverance,” is based on more than 25 years of ministry experience by the author in dealing with helping people
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By Ron Dorner Can you invest without losing? Yes. But whatever we invest in God’s kingdom will never be a losing situation. Matthew 6:19-21 tells the importance of investing in God’s kingdom. In fact, these verses tell us not to emphasize earthly investing. As you read and study God’s Word you will also find verses
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