Which is the right spiritual tool? That is a question that often comes to mind in selecting a Bible or story book for a child. You realize that it’s as important for a young person as for an adult to hear what God has to tell them in His word. But the lessons should come from God, not from America’s next […][...]
Cam Screeton will be the newest assistant for Grace College’s baseball team in 2015-16. He will served as the Director of Baseball Operations under head coach Bill Barr and will focus heavily on recruiting and the Lancers’ defense. Screeton is a graduate of Indiana Wesleyan and was a dependable member of the Wildcats’ team. He played in 137 games during his career and […][...]
Ever since she was a little girl, Beth Giles has had a passion for taking something old and worn out and turning it into something useful and beautiful. This childhood talent grew…into a full-fledged business. Salvage Life is a vintage clothing and jewelry store that Beth launched in 2006 as an online shop. Her business grew rapidly. In 2010, celebrity […][...]
Today’s story comes from Tim Sprankle, pastor at the Grace Brethren Church in Leesburg, Ind. A lonely blanket lay strewn with children’s books. The summer reading program at Whispering Pines (Leesburg, Ind.) was in session with a glaring absence. Not a single child came. I figured this third year of our church’s nimble outreach effort would draw hosts of them. The barren […][...]
A remarkable start to the season led Grace’s women’s soccer team to the No. 7 spot in the NAIA Top 25 Coaches’ Poll, released Tuesday. The Lady Lancers (8-0) jumped up eight spots from their preseason ranking of No. 15, earning the highest ranking in program history. Only No. 2 Mobile is also undefeated in the NAIA. Grace is tied […][...]
The Grace College Athletic Department will induct six members into the Lancer Hall of Fame on Saturday morning: Terry Shrock (men’s soccer), Hung Vuong (men’s soccer), Toby Kidder (men’s basketball), Cheryl Lawlor (softball) and Skip and Carol Forbes (meritorious service). The 2015 induction class is Grace’s eighth class. The group will be honored at the annual Hall of Fame Breakfast […][...]
In a certain country in Central Asia,* churches are legally allowed to exist, but that doesn’t stop believers from facing persecution for their faith. Much of persecution they face is from their own families. “Very frequently the family [of the new believer] will make threats against them, and sometimes there is even physical harm done to these folks as a […][...]
Tools for use in mobilizing the leaders and members of local churches to intercede in prayer for 2015 International Charis Leadership Encounter are now available, according to Dave Guiles, coordinator of the Charis Steering Committee and executive director of Encompass World Partners. This notice was sent to churches and ministry leaders earlier this week. ANNOUNCING THE CHARIS DAY OF PRAYER AND FASTING – October 14, […[...]
Several years ago, Tim and Marthan Ellison were addicted to meth. Today, the two are followers of Jesus who have used their background in automotive repair to launch a unique ministry, Mr. Godwrench Automotive, in their hometown in West Chester, Ohio. Their business provides quality automotive repair to the Greater Cincinnati Area. But that’s not all. After visiting The Happy Church […][...]
Grace Brethren Church in Lexington, Ohio (Matthew Rupple, pastor), has partnered with the local YMCA to provide a preschool and early learning center. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held earlier this week. Here’s a report from the online news site, Richland Source. A portion of the story appears below. Click here to read the complete article. Grace Brethren Church opens doors […][...]
This notice from the Ashland, Ohio, Times-Gazette drew our attention: 90th Birthday Robert Holmes Those who would like to participate in a card shower may send well wishes to him at 14976 Burbank Road, Burbank, Ohio 44214. Robert Holmes is a long-time Grace Brethren pastor who led the Grace Brethren Church in Homerville, Ohio, for many years.[...]
Each celebration at Flinch Conference opened with a video that introduced someone or a group in the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches who had taken a risk. Today’s video introduces The Risk of Starting Churches Among America’s Oppressed. Flinch Conference was the 2015 national conference of the FGBC and was held July 23-26 in Newark, N.J. SEEDnet from Grace Brethren […][...]
This note comes from the family of Mary Gegner, wife of former Grace Brethren pastor, Larry Gegner. Our beloved mother, Mary Gegner, will turn 80 on October 19! We want to surprise her with a “shower” of birthday greetings. If you would like to contribute, please send a card, letter, note, or picture by October 15 to: Mary Gegner, c/o […][...]
Pastors from around the Pacific Northwest are gathered this week at Camp Clear Lake, Naches, Wash., for the first of five regional Focus Retreats. Led by Clancy Cruise, pastor of the Grace Brethren Church, Marysville, Ohio, and the executive director-elect of the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches, the 48-hour retreat is following the theme of “Leverage.” The retreat began Monday […][...]
An item in the News Briefs section of the Goshen, Ind., News, announces an upcoming event at Grace Community Church (Jim Brown, pastor). A portion of the story appears below. Click here for the complete article. New to You Children’s Clothing event Oct. 10 Children grow so fast they seem to always be in need of new clothes. The New […][...]
The 50th anniversary of the soccer program, alumni games for basketball, tennis, and baseball teams, and reunions for class years ending in 5 and 0 are among the highlights of next weekend’s Homecoming celebration at Grace College, Winona Lake, Ind. The weekend begins Friday, September 26 with Homecoming chapel and Alumni Award presentation at 10:30 a.m. in the Manahan Orthopaedic […][...]
Design Outreach, a cooperating ministry in the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches, is featured in a recent issue of the Journal of the American Water Works Association. “Water pumps installed in developing countries to provide access to clean water often break, forcing families to turn to surface water that can expose them to waterborne diseases. LifePump has been engineered to […][...]
Word has been received of the death of Kitty Snavely, wife of former Grace Brethren pastor and church planter, Jim Snavely. Her obituary appears below. Kitty L. Snavely, 66, of Bloomsburg, Pa., formerly of Lock Haven, and Lancaster County, went safely home in the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, September 15, 2015. Born in Johnstown, she was the daughter of […][...]
Six individuals have joined the faculty at Grace College, Winona Lake, Ind., this year. They include: Kelly L. Arney, M.S.; Christina L. Church, M.A.; Angelia A. O’Gieblyn, M.A.; Kathy J. Oliver, M.S.N, R.N.; Chad A. Snyder, Ph.D.; and Richard W. Wanjema, M.F.A. Kelly Arney is an instructor of Criminal Justice. She holds a B.S. in Criminal Justice from Ferris State University and an M.S. in Criminal Justice […][...]
WINONA LAKE, Ind. – Legendary Grace men’s basketball coach Jim Kessler will add another milestone to his impressive career — NAIA Hall of Fame. Kessler will be inducted into the NAIA Hall of Fame’s Class of 2015, announced on Tuesday by the national office. The NAIA Hall of Fame was established in 1952 and recognizes an individual’s service to intercollegiate athletics, the […][...]