First it was Hurricane Harvey. Then we added Hurricane Irma. And before it’s over, we may also add Hurricane Maria to the disasters that are bringing together a powerful coalition of like-minded churches to help people rebuild their lives in the wake of these powerful storms. The initial goal of sending 10-15 teams by mid-December […]
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Over the years, Winona Lake Grace Brethren Church (WLGBC) in Winona Lake, Ind. (Bruce Barlow, lead pastor), has been the home church to a host of Grace Brethren ministry leaders, missionaries, and those retired from full-time service. But did you know that it also participates in an extensive ministry to the diverse population of its own community? One way
Earlier this summer, GraceConnect.us shared an article about Warren Dick’s dream to build a university in Africa. (See Wooster’s Warren Dick is Following a Dream.) His vision has been caught on and members of the Wooster, Ohio, community are helping him further that dream. (Warren is a member of Grace Church, a Grace Brethren congregation in
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As I opened my car door, I heard an ear-piercing scream. Looking up, I saw a mother coming toward me pushing a grocery cart loaded with bags with one hand while trying to carry a struggling, screeching child. As the mom passed, she looked at me apologetically and said, “I won’t give her any more
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Reverend D. Robert “Bob” Griffith of Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, Ind., died at 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at his residence at the age of 89. He was born on February 16, 1928, in Cambria County, Pa., to Geraldine I. (Rose) and John W. Griffith. On September 1, 1951, he was
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Recent, Ed Lewis, executive director of CE National, headed “North of the Border” to present a CE National Honor to Bartley Sawatski, lead pastor of Renew Church in Mississauga, Ontario. Read what Ed shared about Bartley and how he equips biblical leadership: Bartley is a good example of 2 Timothy 2:2 in the leadership/discipleship process. He
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Dr. Chuck Davis, executive director of Caribbean Vision Ministries, has sent an update of needs in Haiti following Hurricane Irma. His letter is included below. I want to update you on the news from Haiti regarding damage in the Cap Haitien area from Hurricane Irma and see if you might help us in dealing with the
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Representatives of 15-20 churches in the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches participated in a conference call this morning in which they talked about the best way for teams from Grace Brethren congregations in North America to respond to the needs in the aftermath of recent hurricanes. Led by Barb Wooler, who heads up Crisis Response
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The teen lay on her bed with tears running down her face. “I can’t live like this any more,” she told herself. “I just can’t go on.”Her depression prevented her from getting out Her depression prevented her from getting out of bed. A senior, she knew her chances of finishing high school were slim if
Andy Shank, Street Director at SeedNet, reports that St. Antoine Bible Church in Detroit, Mich., had their first Sunday service recently. Below is a report and photos from the SeedNet blog. SeedNet is involved in planting churches in Spiritually, Emotionally, Economically, and Developmentally areas. Taking Detroit For Jesus! The church at St. Antoine had their first Sunday service and it
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