Last night was the first Bible study for a new Grace Brethren church plant in Walla Walla, Wash. Here’s a report from church planter Chris Carlisle: We had nine people show up, three of which we a total surprise. Two spouses were missing and we can expect them next week. One guy told me he […]
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The Fall 2012 edition of FGBC World, the all-Grace Brethren magazine, is being delivered to mailboxes and churches around North America this week. The magazine includes stories about Grace Brethren Olympic athletes, a secular band with roots in a Grace Brethren congregation (and a vision to reach their industry for Christ), and reports from the
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Leadership Development: Seeing the potential from Grace Brethren Churches on Vimeo. Jesús Muñoz shares how he develops leaders while planting Spanish-speaking Grace Brethren congregations. This video was originally shown at Vision2020 West, the national conference of the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches, which was held July 27-August 1 in Indian Wells, Calif.
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More than 225 runners and walkers participated in the sixth R2R (Run to Remember) annual 5K Race hosted by the Grace Brethren Church in West Kittanning, Pa. It is a yearly race held on the Sunday nearest to the 9/11 anniversary. Team RWB (Red, White & Blue) ran eight miles prior to the race marking
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1937 1942 1972 1977 1982 1987 1992 2007 The following events were reported in the Brethren Missionary Herald or FGBC World magazines. 2007
By Sarah Kraus A Grace Brethren author hopes her book will help children who have been sexually abused face their fears and be able to tell their story to a trusted adult. The Ticket, written by Nicole Martin, is an “eye-opening and inspiring book” that tells the story of Gracie who was sexually abused. A
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Jason Carmean, coordinator for the North Central Ohio district, sends along the following: Congratulations to both Mac Cordell (Sterling Grace) and Aaron Jones (Woodville GBC) who both were unanimously recommended back to their church for ordination today. Thank you to the ordained men who were present to help with the exams as well as the
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Mike Dorr of Norcross, Ga., has been named director of finance for Encompass World Partners (formerly Grace Brethren International Missions). He will succeed Ryan Bowell, who will conclude his employment as chief financial officer with Encompass on October 31. Dorr has served as finance director for three companies in Georgia, including The Gingrich Group, OneSource
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There will be an Open House and dedication service at the new Winona Lake (IN) headquarters for Encompass World Partners this Sunday, Sunday, Sept. 23, from 4-6 p.m. with a dedication ceremony starting at 5 p.m. The new offices are located at 422 Mission Drive, behind the Kingsway Suites at 1401 Kings Highway, Winona Lake,
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The BMH Book, Chasing After Faith, is now available in electronic format. The book, written by Pastor Mark. E. Lingenfelter of the Leamersville (Pa.) Grace Brethren Church, may be purchased at Amazon for the Kindle, Barnes and Noble for the Nook, and at iTunes in the e-book format. Cost of the electronic book is $8.99.
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