With the Lord Harold D. Painter was promoted to his eternal home on June 8, 2006, at the age of 95. Painter committed his life to Christian service at about age 36 when he left a managerial career in Ohio with his wife and four children to enroll in the Bible Institute of Los Angeles. […]
Nick Vujicic, who was born without arms and legs, gave a powerful message to teens on Sunday night of the youth conference. He laced his talk with self-deprecating humor. Brethren National Youth Conference, the annual gathering of more then 2,500 teens sponsored by CE National, met on the Biola University campus in LaMirada, California, the
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Pentagon firefighter Larry Everett faced a physical wall of fire on 9/11. (See 9/11 Firefighter Remembers ‘Taste of Hell’ at Pentagon.) But the Bible says that anyone who has not received Christ as Savior will experience a very real “lake of fire” forever. Because of man’s sin, the bond that had existed between God and
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The September/October, 2006, issue of FGBC World, the all-Fellowship publication for Grace Brethren churches, is arriving in homes and churches this week. Here is promotional copy you may use for bulletins, newsletters, websites, and other church communications. Please pass along to your church staff. See the AGBM blog for distribution suggestions. Week One: Larry Everett
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From Charles Ashman (pictured), retired FGBC pastor, associate to the Fellowship Coordinator, and coordinator of the FGBC’s Paraclete ministry to churches in transition or conflict: As many of you have heard, one week ago today I began an unusual journey into the land of WUZTS. On August 22 I had a carpal tunnel surgery on
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Jay and Debbie Hocking, who have just completed a year as host couple at the Chateau St. Albain in France with Grace Brethren International Missions, are off on an 81-day walk of the St. James Way between France and Spain. The blog of Rob and Nichole Plaster notes that the Hockings’ “last known where-a-bouts was
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The office of Tom Avey, Fellowship Coordinator, has announced that registration for the 2006/07 Focus Retreats are now online. The theme for this year’s focus retreat is “Building Authentic Community.” Registrants will recieve a copy of FGBC moderator Tim Boal’s BMH book Building Authentic Community, pictured at right. Dates and locations for this year’s retreats
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Guests planning to come to Winona Lake, Indiana, now have an excellent alternative for overnight lodging–five newly-remodeled guest rooms in the historic Westminster Hall (formerly Westminster Hotel). Here Grace Special Events coordinator Kathy Gill (left) shows Joan Hoke and Terri Carter of the GBIM staff a sample of the $5 continental breakfast basket available to
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About twenty 412 Commission students and leaders had a pizza lunch today in the BMH offices as part of this year’s 412 orientation. Here students enjoy lunch and chatting with BMH Senior Editor Jesse Deloe and BMH Operations Manager Ann Myers. Terry White of BMH and Tom Avey of the FGBC addressed the students, giving
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Many have been praying for Charles Ashman, who has been hospitalized the last few days in Fort Wayne, Indiana, for testing related to low blood pressure. Fellowship Coordinator Tom Avey, with whom Pastor Ashman works, reports, “Charles Ashman had heart cathederization today and they found no significant blockage. If all goes well he should go
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