The purpose of the Brethren Missionary Herald Co. (and of this blog) is to “nurture Great Commission teamwork among the people and churches of the FGBC by building bridges of communication.” It delights our hearts to get positive ministry reports from Grace Brethren churches, both large and small. The November/December FGBC World announced that Howard […]
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When you are asked to pray for someone in need, it is always good to get a report on how God has answered those prayers. You were asked to pray for the heart surgery Tuesday on Kim Cooke, wife of pastor Kelvin Cooke of the Waterloo, Iowa, Grace Brethren church. Here are updates as of
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The following article appeared in yesterday’s Maryland Gazette online. The school is affiliated with the Clinton Grace Brethren Church, Howard Mayes, pastor.Prince George’s County Fire⁄EMS investigators are looking for answers in the case of a private school bus that they found burning in Clinton last night. Fire⁄EMS personnel arrived at the 6700 block of Surratts
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The Sebring, Florida, Grace Brethren Church (Randy Smith, pastor) put on a carnival this past Saturday under the leadership of Hunter Brewer and other 412 students (Florida 412 team pictured) at the Sebring campus. Many people saw “Spiderman” (Beniah Kirbwny) on the news or in ads in the paper inviting the community, and about 420
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The CE National website currently carries the following brief report about a recent outreach effort on the part of our Norwalk, CA, church (Pastor Wayne Ayer). Norwalk, California, Grace Brethren Church had “Old Time Revival” meetings last week. Guest speaker and illusionist Hubert Conway and guest musician/recording artist Charles Graham comprised the “Gospel Team” God
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. (BP)–Robert E. Reccord, president of the North American Mission Board, announced his resignation April 17 from the Southern Baptist entity he has led since its creation nine years ago. Speaking to nearly 200 NAMB staff members at NAMB’s Atlanta-area offices, Reccord said he made the decision, which was effective immediately, with “mixed emotions.”
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This feature story on the grave of A.W. Tozer appears in today’s Akron (OH) Beacon-Journal newspaper, and quotes Jonathan Carey, pastor of the Ellet Grace Brethren Church. One of this blogger’s favorite memories was a weekend Christian journalism conference at Grace College and Seminary-sponsored by the Brethren Missionary Herald Co.-featuring guest speaker A.W. Tozer. As
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Many Grace Brethren churches are presenting special drama/music Easter outreaches this week. Here is a story about one–at Simi Valley, California–where John McIntosh is pastor. Simi music director Mark Vogel alternates leading worship at Simi with his Nashville-based job as music arranger, conductor, and studio musician. Imagine three stages, the world premiere of a contemporary
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Kim Cooke, wife of pastor Kelvin Cooke of the Grace Brethren Church of Waterloo, Iowa, will be having open heart surgery Tuesday, April 18, at 8 a.m. in Iowa City. Your prayers would be appreciated—here is some background information from Kim: Many of you have known that I have congenital aorticstenosis. I have been followed
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Benjamin Boal, son of Grace Brethren North American Missions executive director and Penn Valley (Telford, PA) pastor Tim Boal, was seriously injured in an auto accident on Saturday, April 1. Many have been praying for his recovery and spiritual perspective—Pastor Tim sends this update: Thank you for your many kind e-mails, cards, and especially the
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