A Grace Brethren church in southwest Ohio is coming alongside a family in the community who recently experienced a tragic loss, even though the family does not attend the church. A story at wdtn.com reports that First Grace Brethren Church, Vandalia, Ohio (Bruce Jackson, lead pastor), presented the proceeds of their annual Christmas concert to the family on Thursday night. A portion of the story appears below. Click here for the complete article or watch the video below.

Community comes together to help local family after tragic loss

UNION, Ohio (WDTN) – Days after two family members were tragically killed in a car accident, the Ellis family is finds comfort from their community.

12-year-old Gabby Ellis of Union and her 69-year-old grandmother, Lois Ellis died on their way to a wrestling match when their car collided with another in Miami county, Sunday morning. …

Thursday night, First Grace Brethren Church in Vandalia held its annual Christmas concert gave all of its donations to Gabby’s memorial fund.

It’s a church the Ellis’ don’t belong to, but were welcomed with open arms and sat in the front row.

“We told them they didn’t have to be but they really wanted to be and we’re hoping tonight that it will be a place of hope,” said Pastor Bruce Jackson.

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