For Josiah Teeple, a 20-something young man who is now planting a Grace Brethren church in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, the time he spent in Florida studying the Bible was invaluable. “It was a turning point in my life,” he says of the program at the Grace Brethren Church in Sebring, Fla., known as the […]
By Dave Nicodemus Editor’s Note – In the days prior to Dave Plaster’s March 2010 death, it became apparent he was leaving a legacy. The beloved Grace Brethren scholar, historian, and pastor had been a mentor of countless young men. Dave Nicodemus, is the pastor of high school ministries at the Grace Brethren Church of
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Lee Larmon, former linotype operator for the Brethren Missionary Herald Co., has gone to be with the Lord. The following obituary is from the online version of the Johnstown (PA) Tribune-Democrat. Thanks to Grace College and Seminary librarian Bill Darr for alerting us to Lee’s passing. LARMON – Leland S., 87, Davidsville, died June 28, 2010.
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Three congregations will be considered for membership in the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches (FGBC) during the annual conference, Celebrate 2010, July 16-20 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The three are Darby Grace Brethren Church, Plain City, Ohio; MISPA Missionary Community Church, Miami, Fla.; and Capital City Grace Brethren Church, Columbus, Ohio. Darby Grace is a congregation
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The Directional Team of the Gateway Grace Community Church in Parkesburg, Penna., and its members announced that as of Sunday, June 27, 2010, the church has released Pastor Dan O’Deens their founding and lead pastor, to carry on his kingdom calling through Servant Send Ministries, the parent mission of “CPR-3” and “NextChurchPlant.com”. The church also approved the
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By Tom Hocking “I am among you as one who serves. . .” Jesus Christ Chris didn’t immediately stand out among the group of men attending the Focus Retreat at Camp Clear Lake in Washington State in mid-May. The guys were split fairly evenly between seasoned pastors and elders and young men just beginning ministry.
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Editor’s Note: The following story was written by BMH’s spring, 2010, intern, Octavia Lehman, based on a testimony given by Grace Brethren church planter Jeff Reifsynder (pictured) on August 16, 2009, at Ephrata Area Grace Brethren Church in Ephrata, Penna. Reifsnyder went to be with his Lord on June 16, 2010. BMH thanks Janice
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The Great Canadian Adventure in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada, is happening all this week. A team of about 35 is working to help church planter Shane Edwards and his group make an impact on the Medicine Hat community as a church-plant start. Here was his report at the end of the first day: It’s the
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Steve Carrier, world-class power lifter and inspirational speaker, will be the headline draw for the annual Wifflefest held by Ashland (OH) Southview Grace Brethren Church (Mark Abel, pastor) the weekend of the Fourth of July. Carrier’s main presentation will be Sunday, July 4, when he will speak at the 9 a.m. morning service and have
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A team from Grace Church, the Grace Brethren church in Lititz, Penna. (Scott Distler, pastor) is ready to embark on a short-term mission trip to France. The nine-member team will be led by Marlin Weaver and they will begin their journey this coming Monday. Their detailed itinerary is posted on Pastor Distler’s blog so that you can be
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