Dr. Francis Schaeffer founded L’Abri shelter and study center in Switzerland 50 years ago this spring. Several Grace Brethren leaders reflect on how the L’Abri experience has impacted their ministry.It was 50 years ago–in 1955–that Christian theologian, Presbyterian pastor and apologist Francis Schaeffer and his wife opened a chalet in Huemoz, Switzerland, that became known […]
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Ten Years Ago – 1995 – Dr. Randall Smith resigned at Ft. Lauderdale GBC to return to his Jerusalem-based ministry in Israel. (Presently, he is pastoring at Sebring, Fla.) – Dedication services were held April 2 for the new building at Community GBC in Goldendale, Wash., Greg Howell, pastor; and on April 9 for the
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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. May 7 – Grace College and Seminary Commencement May 11-14 – PrimeTime (women’s ministry experience) at Urban Hope (CEN) June 19-July 17 – MasterWorks Music Festival, Grace College June 15-18 – “Driven” Conference for Twenty-Somethings,
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Well-known Christian illusionist and evangelist Andre Kole proved a popular draw for an outreach event sponsored by the Harrah, Washington, Grace Brethren Church at a nearby high school. “This is something a small church can do to make a big impact,” says Peter Touhey, pastor of the Grace Brethren Church of Harrah, WA, referring to
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By Ron Dorner One of the blessings of being an obedient servant of the Lord is a long life. Many of us will live well into our eighties and perhaps nineties. Longevity brings some unique financial challenges and lifestyle decisions. It is best to prepare financially as though you will live to be 100, but
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The amazing story about the resuscitation of a dying man in an Easter worship service (see Alaska Church Sees ‘Resurrection’ on Easter) could be an illustration of the Easter resurrection itself except that the restored man–like Lazarus of old–will ultimately die someday. That is different from Christ’s resurrection; He rose from the dead never to
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Grace Brethren North American Missions is beginning a new era with a new executive director and a recently-reorganized board structure. Larry Chamberlain will continue to lead the Grace Brethren Investment Foundation. Dr. Tim Boal, pastor of Penn Valley Grace Brethren Church in Telford, PA, has been named the new executive director of GBNAM, and a
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The following “heads-up” note and request for prayer comes from Pastor Dan White of the York, PA, Grace Brethren church. Pastor Dan also serves as a police chaplain. The first Sunday of May comes around each year with little attention. Most of us are looking toward the second Sunday–Mother’s Day. But, the first Sunday has
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Pastor Joel Richards, who was injured in a severe auto accident Wednesday, has served La Loma Grace Brethren Church in Modesto, CA, since 1974. He began his ministry as youth pastor, then in 1979 accepted the position of senior pastor. He is a graduate of Biola University and holds a degree of Master of Exegetical
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Joel Richards, pastor of the LaLoma Grace Brethren Church of Modesto, CA, and his wife, Jane, were injured in this accident which occurred about 5:20 p.m. Wednesday afternoon near the Modesto Junior College West Campus in Modesto. (photo by Marty Bicek, The Modesto Bee) Both were taken to the hospital. Pastor Joel sustained a concussion
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