By Tom Hocking “Who is it!?” Uh oh, I thought. This neighbor sounds more than a little irritated and definitely suspicious. Through the closed door, Alfredo and I introduced ourselves as the Spanish- and English-speaking pastors of the church on the corner. The door opened barely a crack. “Yeah? Well, whaddyawant?” “We’re part of Bless/Bellflower–an […]
Earthquakes and the Gospel Read More »
A Tribute to the Military Chaplains of the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches By Dr. John W. Schumacher, CH (COL) USA, Retired Chaplain Endorsing Agent, FGBC With dedication, distinction, courage, and commitment, more than 50 men have represented the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches as military chaplains. They stand on a legacy that has been
A Legacy of Commitment and Courage Read More »
The following news briefs are from November and December issues of The Brethren Missionary Herald magazine. Sixty Years ago – 1950 The Rosemont Brethren Church (M.L. Myers, pastor) dedicated their at Martinsburg, W. Va., on October 22. Dr. Alva J. McClain and Dr. Paul Bauman were the speakers at the day-long celebration. Forty Years Ago
Almanac: November-December 2010 Read More »
Teresa and Butch Owens In 1994, the song on the radio caught Butch Owen’s attention as he headed to church one Sunday morning in Owings, Md. The words from the Gaither Vocal Band’s “A Few Good Men” told how you don’t have to be a “Billy Graham” to be used by God. By the time
Events of general interest among Grace Brethren churches. Details and registration information are available from the sponsoring organizations or at fgbc.org. October 25 – Day Away, Patterson Memorial Grace Brethren Church, Roanoke, Va. (CE) October 25-26 – Fall Break (GCandS) October 25-27 – East Focus Retreat, TBA (FGBC) November 4-5 – Grace Board of Trustees
Calendar: November-December 2010 Read More »
Moving the 19th century into the 21st century might seem an impossible task, but the Brethren Digital Archives hopes to accomplish just that by making available digital copies of old printed publications, some that date back to 1854. The group plans an online archive of newspapers, magazines, journals, and almanacs produced by the various Brethren
Brethren Digital Archives Update Read More »
Catherine Sue Abbitt, 49, Winona Lake, Ind., wife of Pastor Tom Abbitt, August 31, 2010. Richard Eugene Bell, 62, Winchester, Va., Grace Brethren pastor, September 19, 2010. Mallori Lin Kastner, 18, of rural Wabash, Ind. and a student at Grace College, September 17, 2010, at Winona Lake, Ind. Patricia A. Jentes, 63, Rittman, Ohio, mother
Obituaries — November-December 2010 Read More »
Grace Brethren pastors and ministry leaders from the eastern region of the U.S. recently met at Ocean City, Md., for the annual East Focus Retreat. Tom Avey, coordinator of the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches, who planned the event, asked for feedback. He received this note from Brian McCall, part-time director of family ministry at
Focus Retreats Provide Security System for Ministry Leaders Read More »
Women of Grace USA, the women’s ministries arm of the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches, has partnered with Grace Theological Seminary, Winona Lake, Ind., to sponsor a program in Women’s Leadership Studies. The new curriculum was announced last weekend at the Women’s Leadership Summit, in Canton, Ohio, by Janet Minnix, president of Women of Grace
Women of Grace USA Announce Program in Women’s Leadership Studies Read More »
Through the magic of Skype and the Internet, Pastor Chip Heim of East Side Grace Brethren Church in Columbus, Ohio, and nine other men from the congregation this past Sunday shared what God had been doing in their lives that week in the Ukraine. They did so on the large projection screen at the front
East Side Team Reports to Church via Skype Read More »
