This blog has carried regular updates on the remarkably successful season of Grace Brethren High in Simi Valley, California, (John McIntosh, pastor) and the key contributions of coach Terry Gourley. Here is an edited version, used by permission, of an internal e-mail from Coach Gourley about an honor that his son, Steve, recently received, along
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EDITOR’S NOTE: When out mingling with Grace Brethren churches and people, we’re often asked about current progress at Grace Theological Seminary, which for many years was the primary institution for graduating Grace Brethren pastors. This excellent article by Grace faculty member Mark Soto (pictured) is in the current Grace Alumni Magazine, which is being mailed
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The following article appeared in yesterday’s Johnstown (PA) Tribune-Democrat. Michael Beam is pastor of the sponsoring Grace Brethren church, Davidsville Community Church. Christianity comes first in curriculum By COLLEEN FREYVOGELThe Tribune-Democrat Scripture readings, chapel time and small class sizes are offered at Davidsville Christian School. Mike Beam, pastor at the school chapel, said the school
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The January/February 2006 issue of FGBC World is arriving this week in churches and homes across the Fellowship. Here are paragraphs of promotional copy for your use in bulletins, newsletter, websites, and announcements. Week #1 A small church with a big outreach, help for churches in transition, and the use of ESL (English as a
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SAN CLEMENTE, CALIF. Mark Holbrook, chairman of the Christian Management Association (CMA) board of directors, and president/CEO of Evangelical Christian Credit Union, Brea, Calif., announced today that the board has selected Frank Lofaro (pictured) as the new president/CEO for CMA. Lofaro will be introduced to the membership at the association’s 29th annual leadership and management
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The November/December issue of FGBC World carried a story about Leo Boyer, of Winona Lake, Indiana (pictured here), and his desire to design and promote a Christmas lawn display which more properly reflected the true spiritual meaning of Christmas. With a portion of the sale of each display going to support seminary and Bible college
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Steve Makofka, pastor of the Grace Brethren Church of Centerville, Ohio, posts a very interesting blog. Here is an excerpt of a few of his reflections on the year past and a good word for us all as we face the New Year. I’m preaching tomorrow from II Corinthians 5:1-5. It’s the first of a
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Events of general interest among Grace Brethren Churches. Details and registration information are available from sponsoring organizations or through www.fgbc.org. Jan. 4-9 – National Institute Module (Church and Campus Youth) (CEN) Jan. 29 – So. Cal. CE National Celebration, Bellflower, CA (CEN) Jan. 30-Feb. 1 – SW Focus Retreat, San Juan Capistrano, CA (FGBC) Feb.
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By Ron Dorner There is one job that few of us will hold; yet it is truly the job of a lifetime. That job is being executor, or trustee, of a loved one’s estate. Perhaps you have been designated for this task by a loved one or you may be asked to accept this responsibility
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Ten Years Ago – January, 1996 Chaplain John Schumacher (USA retired) taught a course in ethics in a university in Kiev, Ukraine, last September. Grace College and Seminary received a $1,500,000 donation from Robert and Frances Gordon of Springfield, OH. $500,000 was for the renovation of Westminster Hall, and the remainder for what is now
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