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Hawaii Church Has ‘World’s Greatest Awana Circle’

The Waipio Grace Brethren Church in Mililani, Hawaii, has what it believes is the “World’s Greatest Outdoor Awana Circle” in its parking lot. Painted by church member Babylon Schoniwitz, the circle used more than 40 gallons of paint and took many hours to complete. It is in the church parking lot behind the church building, […]

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‘Catalyst’ Ohio Church Launches in 12 Days

A new Grace Brethren church will launch in 12 days in the Kent State U. area of northern Ohio. Here are some updates from Jonathan Herron, who is leading the effort to launch the church, which will be named “Catalyst.” “We have already had three child dedications, two believer’s baptisms via triune immersion, and 54

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Momeyers to Begin Language Study in France

Today’s Grace Brethren International Missions website carries the good news that the Jim and Debbie Momeyer family (pictured) have arrived in France to begin language study. Jim and Debbie Momeyer and their children have arrived in Albertville, France, where they will start French language study next week. Upon completion of their year of language study,

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Mt. Gilead Open House September 10

Pastor Dean Risser sends along the following update: Heartland Grace Brethren Church, Mt. Gilead, OH, (Charlie Barnhill, pastor) had their first service and building dedication August 20. About 40 percent of the building is worship area, side rooms, pastor’s study, kitchen and rest rooms. Fifty-one people attended, including Ed Jackson and Dean Risser. Pastor Charlie

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Charles Ashman Admitted to Hospital

Pastor Charles Ashman, shown here speaking at the opening session of Celebrate06 conference in California several weeks ago, has been admitted to Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with low blood pressure. Fellowship Coordinator Tom Avey, with whom Ashman works as an assistant and as coordinator of the Paraclete Ministries, said, “So far there is

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Tina Walker, Hocks Depart for Central Africa

After a brief prayer time at Grace Brethren International Missions headquarters in Winona Lake, Indiana, this morning, Tina Walker (right) and Tim and Ginger Hock left today for missionary service in the Central African Republic. Tina Walker is returning to Central African Republic as a term missionary. Tina has been part of a team that

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Wooster Team to Minister in C.A.R.

Pastors Ivanildo Trindade and Tom Peters of the Wooster, Ohio, Grace Brethren Church will be leading a short-term missions team to the Central African Republic the dates of August 31-September 17, 2006. Partnering with Integrated Community Development Internationals (ICDI), led by Jim Hocking, the team will minister to orphans, local churches, Bible schools, and will

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Post-BNYC Ocean Baptism for Lititz Teens

A delightful report from Pastor Scott Distler (Lititz, PA) on some post-BNYC activity: The weather and the water temperature of the Pacific Ocean at Huntington Beach in Southern California were absolutely perfect. It was spiritually uplifting for me to simply watch as our youth group started their day at the beach by getting in groups

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