Shall we gather at the river? They did…in downtown Columbus, Ohio…this past Sunday. Pastor Mike Jentes baptized three believers from his church, thequest, in an outdoor service on the banks of the Scioto River in Columbus–more photos and some good articles on baptism are available on his website and blog at www.thequestcolumbus.com 

The following note is from the “Grace Connection” e-mail update, distributed free each midweek by Judy Daniels in the communications office at Grace College and Seminary. You, too, may receive the Grace Connection, simply by e-mailing Judy at connect@grace.edu and typing ADD in the subject line. Nineteen of Grace College’s prison extension students at the

The July/August 05 issue of FGBC World, the free paper distributed throughout the Grace Brethren world to better connect people and churches, went off to press just before noon today. Copies should arrive in homes and churches on or about July 1. One of the front-page features is Norm and Ann Johnson (pictured), from the

One of the fun things about living in Winona Lake, IN — especially in the summer — is the opportunity to meet many missionaries, pastors, lay leaders, and special people in the FGBC as they come through town. Yesterday the BMH offices had a special visit by Kevin and Holly High and their three children

Blog readers were asked last week to pray for a sudden emergency situation with the father-in-law of Steve Galegor, Jr., missionary with Grace Brethren North American Missions to New York City. Here is an excerpt from Steve’s report, followed by a paragraph from the tribute he gave at the funeral: Though many of you heard,

Baby BogueAnn and Norm Johnson, proud grandparents, send along this news note about the family of Jeff Bogue, pastor of the north campus of the Norton, OH, Grace Brethren Church: We had a great weekend with the birth of healthy grandchild #9. Heididelivered Naomi Cleonise Joy Bogue at 12:45 a.m. Sunday June 5. What ablessing!

BMH Books, Winona Lake, IN, announces that Heroes Who Live On, Volume 2 went to press today and should be available for shipping within a month. The book features 13 men and women who have played a significant role in the development and history of the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches. The Heroes project was

The Juried Art Fair was the main event in Winona Lake, IN, this past weekend, with several thousand visitors prowling artists’ booths Saturday and Sunday for artwork. Next weekend is the “Gas and Brass” antique auto show, and the following week is the opening of the month-long MasterWorks classical music festival. 

The “Plasters of Paris,” Rob and Nichole Plaster who are Grace Brethren International Missions missionaries to Paris, France, were the featured guests last Thursday night at a special “Parisian cafe” hosted at the home of Pastor Mike Jentes of thequest church-plant in Columbus, OH. The Plasters reported on their work and those attending were able

Andy Wirt (right), associate pastor of the Western Reserve Grace Brethren Church of Macedonia, Ohio, poses with senior pastor Jason Haymaker and the mayor’s certificate of appreciation given to Wirt and the church earlier this week. (Ron Boehm photo) The certificate of appreciation, presented by Macedonia mayor Donald J. Kuchta on behalf of himself and