From Encompass World Partners: A memorial service will be held for Encompass missionary Janet Varner at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 21, at Liberty Grace Brethren Church in Johnstown, Pa. (1081 Tener Street, Doug Black, pastor). In lieu of flowers, you are asked to give to a fund which will benefit malnourished children of Bible Institute students in Bata and Mboki, Central […][...]
Following a fourth-place finish in the Crossroads League, Grace College, Winona Lake, Ind., had five players receive All-League status. Tori Bontrager, Sara Miller, Sierra Smith and Kelsee Zuidema earned a spot on the Second Team All-League, and Kari Feddema was honorable mention for All-League. Additionally, Zuidema was named to the seven-player All-Freshman Team. The Lady Lancers are currently 19-17 under […][...]
Margins2016, the national conference of the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches, is this summer in Toronto Canada at the Sheraton Centre Hotel. This family conference begins with a Friday evening gathering and ends after lunch on Monday. Margins2016 is all about doing vital ministry in a post-Christian world. Features: Great downtown Toronto location Full child care, infant through 6th grade. Special […][...]
Grace College men’s soccer team may have outshot Indiana Wesleyan on Saturday night, but the Wildcats saved their most important shot for last. Indiana Wesleyan netted in the 85th minute to defeat the Lancers 2-1 in the 2015 Crossroads League Tournament championship. “I’m proud of the work that the guys did tonight. I thought they played with heart and class. We struggled […][...]
Logan Irwin refused to let Grace’s men’s basketball team taste defeat for the first time this season. With Grace locked in a dogfight with Grace Bible College on Saturday, Irwin made play after play in the final minutes to lift the Lancers to a 72-66 win. Irwin scored 11 points in the final five minutes, including the go-ahead 3-pointer, to […][...]
WINONA LAKE, Ind. – For the first time in the history of Grace College women’s soccer, the Lady Lancers will participate in the NAIA National Championships. Grace earned an at-large bid into the 32-team tournament, announced on Monday by the NAIA national office. 2015 BRACKET | NAIA SELECTION SHOW Additionally, Grace will host an Opening Round match for NAIA Nationals. The Lady Lancers […][...]
A little girl was rolling down the grassy hill. She was about to get up to do it again when a second girl rolled right on past her. Not to be bested, she launched into another roll to reach her friend further down the hill. The two laughed as they stopped at the bottom avoiding a final roll into the […][...]
For the fifth year, Grace College and Mission Point Community Church, Winona Lake, Ind., will partner to host Supermarket Sweep: Give ‘Til You Drop at Owen’s Supermarket , 2211 E. Center Street, Warsaw, Ind., on Wednesday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. This all-day event was created to allow Grace students and the surrounding community to give to those in need in our […][...]
A recent story on Inside INdiana Business, tells the story of Capeable, a business begun by Marna Pacheco and Susan Hickok. (Marna and her husband, Dan, are members of the Winona Lake, Ind., Grace Brethren Church.) A portion of the story appears below. Click here for the complete story. Child Inspires Weighted Quilt Line FORT WAYNE – A line of specialty scarves, […][...]
A local news site reported the efforts of the family of one Grace Brethren pastor to help raise funds to provide heat for the homes of needy people this winter. A story on Ink Free News about Friday night’s “Camp on the Courthouse” in Warsaw, Ind., included photos of Aaron Scantlen, pastor of Empty Hands Bible Church and a staff […][...]
An article in the Mennonite World Review details how the Church of the Brethren is seeking to expand relationships with other Anabaptist groups. The Church of the Brethren is the largest of the groups that traces its spiritual heritage to 1708 and Alexander Mack. The Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches also traces it’s spiritual roots to Alexander Mack. A portion of […][...]
An Associated Press story, printed in the Fort Wayne, Ind., News Sentinel today, reports on continuing violence in the Central African Republic. (The largest number of Grace Brethren churches are located in the Central African Republic.) A portion of the story appears below. Click here to read the complete article. 5,000 flee Central African Republic camp after rebel attack BANGUI, […][...]
Grace College is hosting motivational speaker, Daniel Rodriguez, on campus today. Rodriguez has a tremendous story, journeying from a decorated war veteran to a college football standout at Clemson University. He was profiled for Veteran’s Day on ESPN’s College Gameday in 2014 by Tom Rinaldi, and his story is currently being produced into a feature film. His autobiography is titled “RISE.” He spoke at [[...]
A 2011 Grace College graduate, Stephen Copeland, has been nominated for the inaugural Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) Young Alumni Award. Stephen was the recipient of the 2014 Grace Young Alumni of the Year Award, which is presented to an individual who has made significant contribution to society and/or who has made significant advancements in their career less than […][...]
CE National is announcing it’s Faithfulness Award Recipients. The award honors faithful servants for the cause of Christ. In this video, Tammy Hanna, of the Pike Grace Brethren Church in Johnstown, Pa., is recognized. Tammy Hanna was a faithful servant of the Lord at the Pike Grace Brethren Church in Johnstown, Pa. From 2000 until the Lord took her home, […][...]
Grace College School of Business and the Gordon Institute for Enterprise Development will partner to present the fourth annual Executive Forum, “Harnessing the Power of Innovation,” from 8:45-11:45 a.m. Tuesday, November 17, at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center, 610 Wooster Road, Winona Lake, Ind. Doors will open at 8 a.m. for check-in and continental breakfast. Bill Yeargin, CEO of Correct […][...]
The final version of the Charis Commitment to Common Identity is now available in the “Documents” area of charisalliance.org. The document was unanimously approved by delegates to the 2015 Charis International Leadership Encounter, which was held last week in Bangkok, Thailand. An additional copy with supporting Scripture references will be available this Friday. (References are supplied only as a courtesy. [&helli[...]
Grace College’s remarkable soccer seasons were not limited to the pitch this fall. Eight members of Grace’s men’s and women’s soccer teams were named CoSIDA Academic All-District. For the women, seniors Erica Manchess, Mallory Rondeau, Carianne Sobey, junior Meredith Hollar and sophomore Abby Schue earned a spot on the District 2 Team. Grace’s five All-District winners were the most in […][...]
Grace College runner Katelyn McCullough made history at the 2015 Crossroads League Cross Country Championships on Saturday, qualifying for the NAIA National Championships. McCullough finished fifth in the women’s race at 18:59 to earn All-League status and a place at NAIA Nationals. She becomes just the second women’s runner to reach NAIAs in program history, joining MariJean (Wegert) Sanders who qualified in 2010 […][...]
Grace College, Winona Lake, Ind., hosts “Lancer Days” throughout the year to welcome groups of high school students and parents interested in learning what the college has to offer as they consider where to invest in higher education. The last Lancer Day of 2015 will take place on Friday, Nov. 13, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Grace College, 200 Seminary Drive. Although prospective […][...]