In a testimony to changed lives, three couples were united in marriage during one ceremony on June 10 at Urban Hope Community Church, a ministry of CE National located in Philadelphia, Pa. About 250 people witnessed the event, which included a gospel presentation as the couples each talked about their recent commitments to Christ. “We had several people stand during […][...]
Some people hate to fly! The thought of being cocooned high above the earth while traveling 500 miles an hour powered by highly flammable jet fuel can be nerve-racking! Years ago, I heard one gal say, “I hate to fly, so I never really sit down the whole time.” Well, not me. I love looking out an airplane window to- […][...]
The small boat skimmed quickly through the dark across the swelling waves. José Marquez remembers holding his nine-month- old son tightly, afraid he’d lose grasp of the boy as the small fiberglass vessel bounced along the water between the Bahamas and Miami, Fla. In the child’s diaper was all the money that José and his wife, Migdalia, had – funds […][...]
The Grace Brethren head to Indian Wells, Calif., this summer for the annual family reunion, Vision2020 West (also known as national conference). The event follows the theme set last year in Wooster, Ohio, Vision2020, and will focus on church planting, leadership development, and integrated ministries. Beginning on Saturday, July 28, and continuing through Wednesday, August 1, the conference will feature […][...]
A unique three-way conversation has protected a Grace Brethren resource for use by one agency, while en- abling another to move on to expanded ministry. The Grace Brethren Investment Foundation (GBIF) will purchase the International Missions Center in Winona Lake, Ind., from Encompass World Partners (formerly Grace Brethren International Missions) this summer. In a separate agreement, GBIF will lease the […][...]
Dr. John Smith, Dr. Augustine Hibaile, and Ryan Aument partnered to create a US-based web site to encourage and suport CIDEL, a ministry led by Dr. Hibaile.One of the amazing things about the Internet is how it can cross thousands of miles in an instant, bringing information to people half a world away. With that in mind, a website was […][...]
A men’s program called “Fight Club” at the Grace Brethren church in Goshen, Indiana (Jim Brown, pastor) is currently featured in a local magazine. Here is an excerpt–to read the entire article, click here. So what exactly is Fight Club? It’s a new offering for men at Grace Community Church in Goshen. It is a 12-week course where men come […][...]
Your prayers will be very much appreciated for Dr. Jim Nesbitt of Winona Lake, Indiana, who is theologian-in-residence at Grace College and Seminary. Jim will have triple bypass surgery as well as having his aorta valve repaired tomorrow at Lutheran hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Please pray for him and Nancy and their three children, two of whom are overseas […][...]
David Schwan, who works with Encompass World Partners in England, posted this note today: Just to let folks know that I have released another single (instrumental this time) on Amazon and iTunes in honor of my Dad, Becky’s Mom and Jo Hathaway’s (a friend) mom who recently passed away. The song is entitled Gone Before. It features a picture taken […][...]
Encompass World Partners (formerly Grace Brethren International Missions) is inviting young leaders in the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches to join them October 2-5 at the Catalyst Conference in Atlanta this fall. “We are thankful for the opportunity that our new location affords us to host young leaders who want to share the Catalyst experience together. We look forward to […][...]
Octavia Lehman, graduating Grace College senior journalism major and editor of the campus newspaper, wrote the following story for the college newspaper, The Sounding Board. In June, Grace College, Winona Lake, Indiana, will break ground for a new dormitory to be built between Cooley Science Center and Beta Hall. The dorm will have two stories in the front and three […][...]
Answers in Genesis is sponsoring several “Stargazer’s Nights” which will be led by BMH author and Grace College faculty member Dr. Don DeYoung. Here is an excerpt from the announcement–to view the entire post, click here. Later this month and throughout the summer you can join the Creation Museum for an evening of astronomy, fellowship, and worship on a journey […][...]
Would you like to be more directly connected to a specific, important ministry in Africa? Consider joining “Friends of Cidel,” an organization that supports and follows the work of Dr. Augustin Hibaile. Dr. Hibaile was born into a Christian family of four children in the northwestern section of the Central African Republic. At the age of 11 he accepted Jesus […][...]
The current issue of CE National’s e-newsletter notes that former Grace Brethren Church youth pastor, Brian Orme (pictured), has been named editor of Outreach Magazine. Brian directs the editorial team for the magazine and the Outreach Web properties. Brian was on staff at Community Grace Brethren Church in West Milton, Ohio, for 11 years. He still lives in the Dayton […][...]
From Fellowship Coordinator Tom Avey: Vision2020West location is voted Best Resort Hotel by Palm Springs Life magazine! The Renaissance Esmeralda Resort is the location of the 2012 Vision2020West leadership conference to be held July 28-August 1 in Indian Wells, California. This resort was recently voted as the “Best of the Best” for resort locations in the Palm Springs area. http://www.mybestofthebest.com/ballots/static/resul[...]
Jeremy Norton, youth pastor at the Peninsula Grace Brethren Church in Soldotna, Alaska, has resigned to accept a position in Alberta. He shared his resignation letter with the congregation at Peninsula GBC last week. A portion of it is included here: The past 3.5 years have been full of amazing experiences, where the Gospel has been spread and lives have […][...]
Jeremy Norton will be leaving his ministry as youth pastor at Peninsula Grace Brethren Church, Soldotna, Alaska, effective June 9, 2012. In his announcement, Norton said, “The past 3.5 years have been full of amazing experiences, where the Gospel has been spread and lives have been changed. However recently, through a unique set of circumstances, we have felt the Lord […][...]
Timothy Kurtaneck, Director of Church Relations & Youth Leadership Training at CE National, has announced the launch of a new high school ministry opportunity this summer called “City Life.” The information about this 15-day ministry experience may be found at citylifetour.org. This opportunity (June 19-July 3) is a little longer than the typical time that high school students get to […][...]
The Morrisons Cove (PA) Herald is currently featuring Pastor Mark Lingenfelter (pictured) and the Leamersville Grace Brethren Church. Here is an excerpt from the article–to read the full original, click here. Lingenfelter is also the author of the newest BMH book, entitled “Chasing After Faith.” Leamersville Church Draws from the Cove By Chris Burlingame Friday, 16 March 2012 15:28 Although […][...]
Word has been received of the sudden death this morning, apparently from a heart attack, of Jim Smith, son of Grace Brethren pastor and evangelist Bill and Phyllis Smith. Jim is also the brother of Sherilyn Rank, wife of Dave Rank, who is on the staff of the Winona Lake (IN) Grace Brethren Church and CE National. The younger Smiths […][...]