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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Participating in the ribbon cutting for The Happy Ship and More store were (from left) Mike Tabor, pastor of The Happy Church; Jamie Davidson, building owner and member of The Happy Church; John Jacobson, local enterprise director; Mike Miller, mayor of Jackson; Freda Schnelle and Vickie Fugate, church members employed at The Happy Ship; Gladys
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Transformed in His Presence The following is excerpted from chapter three of Transformed in His Presence: The Need for Prayer in Counseling by Roger Peugh and Tammy Schultz, who are on the faculty of Grace College and Seminary. This new release by BMH Book, a 136-page paperback, sells for $10.99 (ISBN 0884593007) and may be
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With the Lord Dr. Robert L. Boze, 79, a well-known retired physician from Berne, Indiana, died Monday afternoon, October 17, at 5:25 p.m. while hunting with a bow and arrow near his home.. Dr. Boze was active in leadership roles at Bethel Brethren Church in Berne, taught Sunday School there for 45 years, and was
In Walking Like Jesus Did, a BMH book by author Larry McCall. His thesis, based on Scripture, is that mirroring the character of Jesus Christ should be the normal pattern of life for the Christian. This presupposes two things–a knowledge of Jesus’ character, best gained through studying Him in the Bible, and a personal commitment
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The FGBC Handbook The 2006 Handbook of the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches, compiled and produced by the office of Fellowship Coordinator Tom Avey, is now available. Copies have been mailed to Grace Brethren churches. The 174-page spiral bound handbook contains a wealth of information for those interested in the Fellowship. In addition to annual
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By Theresa Clark A powerful book dealing with ethical issues Christians face in business has just been released by BMH Books of Winona Lake, Indiana. Minefields in the Marketplace: Ethical Issues Christians Face in the World of Business is written by Jim Pearson, senior pastor of Brookside Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Prior to entering
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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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