The memorial service for Ephraim Blair, who died unexpectedly on January 26, 2021, have been set for Thursday, February 4 at 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time (4 p.m. Eastern) at Preston Trail Community Church, Frisco, Tex. The service may be viewed at: livestream.com/prestontrail/memorialservice. (They will go live about ten minutes prior to starting so you can confirm the […]
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When you grow up flying in “Alaskan Bush planes,” you have two reactions to a village runway landing. You’ve either experienced it so many times, you’re annoyed that your nap is over when you land. Or, you’re still new at the experience and you’re on edge because you realize a village runway can feel more
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Word has been received of the death of Ephraim Blair, son of Bart Blair, who ministered in Charis Fellowship churches in Canada and now works with Assist Church Expansion. Below is the message sent to the Assist family by Mike Jentes, director of operations. It is with deep sadness we share this post from our
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Anna felt all alone. The husband who had needed her care night and day over the past decade had just passed away. Her own health had deteriorated during that time. Now she was left with no friends, no family nearby, and the huge specter of anxiety and depression hanging over her. The isolation of the
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The Ashland University athletics website carries a story about Austin Brenner, a junior redshirt quarterback who is serving as director of youth ministry at Southview Grace Brethren Church, Ashland, Ohio (Mark Abel, senior pastor). A portion of the story appears below. Click here to read the complete article. Brenner Takes Faith Off Campus During Pandemic,
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A 100-year-old retiree who attends Northwest Chapel Grace Brethren Church in Dublin, Ohio (Rob Barlow, lead pastor), was the first senior to get a COVID-109 vaccination this week at Ohio State’s Wexner Medical Center. A story about her is on the Spectrum 1 site. A portion of the article appears below. Click here to read
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“Is that all you have to say? Aren’t you gonna fix this like you’ve fixed everything else?” My friend’s disappointment in my response to his crisis broke my heart. I really had done my best to always rescue him in the past. Once upon a time, fixing loved ones’ issues is where I secretly found my worth.
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The revitalization of Grace Church, Pataskala, Ohio (Tim Wilmetti, lead pastor), was featured in Saturday’s Newark, Ohio, Advocate. A portion of the story appears below. Click here to read the complete article. Pataskala Grace Church undertakes major renovation project Pataskala Grace Church is in the midst of a sweeping “revitalization process,” according to new lead
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Word has been received of the death of Ken Balmer, an active member of Penn Valley Church, Telford, Pa. Until recent years, he and his wife, Ruth, were a fixture at the national conference of the Charis Fellowship (Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches). They were well respected and generous supporters of a number of ministries
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I thought I was done with Christmas for another year. As I drove up to my house the other day, though, I realized the Christmas decoration on the front door had been overlooked in packing up. Boldly it proclaimed, “Joy to the World.” My first thought was, “It doesn’t belong there now.” My next one
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