“They told us ‘We just want to give you the [church] building,’” said Denise Hutchison, wife of Paul Hutchison, pastor of Community Grace Church, a Grace Brethren congregation in Greencastle, Pa. “People ask us how it happened. It’s God connecting people.” For the Hutchison’s, the donation of a church building was not just an answer
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Today’s update on Pastor Bob Combs, from Grace Church, Norton Campus, is that he is doing well post-procedure and is set to come home soon! The family, again, expresses their thanks for all the prayers, support and encouraging notes that have been sent. They ask that you continue to send notes/cards via the church office
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The Mock Trial Team at Grace Brethren High School, Simi Valley, Calif., took second place in the 2016 Ventura County Mock Trial competition on Monday, according to a story in Monday’s Ventura County Star. The high school is a ministry of Grace Brethren Church, Simi Valley (Jordan Bakker, pastor). A portion of the story appears below.
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An article in the Ventura County Star details the path the girls soccer team at Grace Brethren High, Simi Valley, Calif., has taken to the CIF-Southern Section Division championships. (Grace Brethren High is a ministry of Grace Brethren Church, Simi Valley, Calif., Jordan Bakker, pastor.) A portion of the article appears below. Click here for
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An online story at heraldmailmedia.com tells about a tutoring program that is sponsored by a local Grace Brethren congregation. Grace Community Church, Greencastle, Pa. (Paul Hutchison, pastor), hosts the Community Learning Center. A portion of the story, along with a video report, appears below. Click here to read the complete article. video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo
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Here’s an update on the condition of Bob Combs, longtime Grace Brethren pastor, who suffered a heart attack over the weekend. The news comes from Adam Speas, pastor of adult ministry, at Grace Church, Norton Campus. Continue to pray for Bob, his wife, Julie, and their family. This morning Pastor Bob had a Heart Cath
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Christians are being increasingly marginalized in North America. The Church no longer holds a position of power or authority. History teaches that the Church is at its best in this uncomfortable space. At #Margins2016, learn how to do ministry in these difficult places — from people who live and work there. Margins|Conference, the national conference
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The following ministry moves have been noted in the recent AGBM (Association of Grace Brethren Ministers) newsletter: At Grace Church, Powell, Ohio (Rick Nuzum, pastor): Jordan Damon, Family Ministries; Brad Schellin and Jon McClelland, Student Ministries, Grace Powell. At Grace Fellowship, Pickerington, Ohio (Keith Minier, pastor): Kevin Kellogg, Small Groups; Rothen Bedford, 678 Students; Jeremiah
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I’ve been an enthusiastic worshipper since I was a toddler (my mother told me I sang really loud). I began planning and leading worship when I was 17. So my heart is really into this subject. The church is never beyond the need for renewal, and I think renewal of our worship is especially needed
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Barb Wooler and Alan Weisenberger (she’s Crisis Response Network Director and he’s a member of the board of directors at Encompass World Partners) will present an online webinar on Thursday, March 3, about Refugees and What You and Your Church Can Do. The number of spaces is limited, so register now at refugeecrisis.splashthat.com. More information is included below. Refugee Crisis
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