by Kathy Allison This note by eight-year-old Mike Terry of Sunnyside, Washington, gave birth 50 years ago to the Grace Brethren Investment Foundation The note was carefully printed by a child’s hand. “Dear Mr. Grubb,” it read, “My name is Mike Terry. I am 8 years old. I go to the First Brethren Church in […]
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Keith Shearer Registrations are strong and enthusiasm is high for the 20-plus courses that are being offered as part of the Grace Brethren national conference, Equip05, to be held July 31-August 5, 2005, in Winona Lake, IN. However, the conference is more-much more-than the excellent educational opportunities. Business sessions, inspiring plenary meetings, worship and devotional
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Norm and Ann Johnson, each having lost a mate to death, are now married to each other and are moving on in ministry through the Ashland, Ohio, Grace Brethren Church. Norm and Ann Johnson are newlyweds with a history together that goes back nearly 30 years. Norm, who is well-known in the Grace Brethren Fellowship
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GBIM missionary Rick Satterthwaite (left rear) will be the host for several weeks this summer at the Pilgrim’s Fountain roadhouse on St. James’ Way in Spain. Others in the photo are hikers from Berlin, Tel Aviv, and Italy. (Larry DeArmey photo) Mission work in Europe is notoriously difficult. The average European, in the general perception,
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Duke HellerDuke Heller’s new book, How to Start a Kingdom Conversation, is designed to equip those who wish to share their faith in Christ with others. Heller asks, “Can you point to the exact time you accepted Christ as your personal Savior?” If the answer is “no,” then he suggests there is no better time
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Jason and Doni Weimer and their family (shown here earlier this year addressing the Iowa District Conference) leave Minneapolis-St. Paul airport for the Philippines, where they will have an extended ministry in church-planting and where Doni will teach in a Christian academy. The Weimers are from the Grace Brethren Church of Waterloo, Iowa–prayers are requested
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Pastor Mike Jentes of thequest in Columbus, OH, was one of seven young pastors who planned and implemented the recent DRIVEN conference for approximately 100 young Twenty-Somethings. Here is his wrapup report, which capsulizes well the week and its activities. (pictured, Ezra Wimberly, left, leads worship with the Norton North team) DRIVEN wrapwww.driven05.org By Mike
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Steve Makofka, pastor of the Centerville, Ohio, Grace Brethren Church, sends along the following endorsement for some thoughtful summer reading: I just finished reading Marilynne Robinson’s novel “Gilead,” and I’m recommending that every Grace Brethren pastor take a little time this summer to soak in this high-quality work of inspiring fiction. Its recent recognition with
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It’s Vacation Bible School time of year again! At Winona Lake (IN) Grace Brethren Church, registration for the “Ramblin’ Road Trip” VBS started Sunday afternoon and VBS continues each morning through Thursday. Statistics show that MANY long-time church leaders first committed their lives to Christ through VBS programs.
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