Kudos The leaders of two Fellowship of Grace Brethren national and cooperating ministries were honored January 20, 2011, by the Kosciusko County (Indiana) Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Ronald Manahan, president of Grace College and Seminary, received the Chamber’s “Man of the Year for 2011” award, while Jeff Carroll, chief executive officer at Grace Village Retirement Community, received the “Employer of [&h[...]
A 1,250-page systematic theology text is a living tribute to a 94-year-old professor and theologian with deep roots in the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches. Systematic Theology: Biblical and Historical by Dr. Robert D. Culver is, in the view of reviewer Walter C. Kaiser, Jr., who wrote the foreword to the volume, “one of the strongest examples of the exegetical […][...]
Vicki Johnson has spent her career teaching English as a second language to immigrants in Southern California. “I love my job,” says the member of the Bellflower, Calif., Brethren Church (Tom Hocking, pastor). “I go to work to relax,” she adds. “I’m there for my students.” She’s had a heart for internationals since her days as a student at California […][...]
The Fellowship Council, the leadership group of the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches (FGBC), has officially nominated Bob Fetterhoff (pastor, Grace Brethren Church, Wooster, Ohio) to a two-year term as moderator of the FGBC. The action came as the board met January 26-28, 2011, in Simi Valley, Calif. Fetterhoff is already completing the term of Tom Hocking (pastor, Bellflower, Calif., […][...]
The website of Grace Brethren International Missions this Saturday morning is reporting the following regarding GBIM missionary Heidi Sisson, who serves in the Central African Republic: Heidi Sisson writes, “God called my dad home yesterday about ten minutes after I had talked with my mom. Since I’m five hours ahead of you (in Indiana) I just found out […][...]
The Vision2020 Leadership conference is now online! Featuring: Be strengthened and challenged through great speakers including Brad Powell, Jim Custer, Dan Allan, Jeff Bogue, Jim Brown, and Bob Fetterhoff. Gain added value through preconference options including “The Blessing”, Women’s Leadership Studies, Antioch Certification. Rejoice in news from our National Ministries during Breakfasts, Lunches and Dinner[...]
UPDATE & URGENT PRAYER FOR JAPAN We have received this email from Ralph Justiniano in Japan: “Dear friends, “Again, our thanks to you for your concern and faithful prayer for all of us in Japan. “I have an urgent prayer request: could you pause and take time now to pray? This is urgent, but also something potentially victorious. The biggest […][...]
Worship Workshop 2011 March 19, 2011 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Greenville Grace Church Workshop Cost: $5 (includes lunch) Worship Workshop 2011 is a 4-hour seminar designed to edify the church by teaching musical skill and Biblical conviction to those who serve in music. This event is not a music lesson, but is meant to encourage the body of Christ by training […][...]
Grace Brethren International Missions, who administers the emergency relief fund for the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches, Relief Agency Brethren, has announced a partnership with other mission agencies. Posted on gbim.org today: Wayne Hannah, Regional Director of Asia, been in regular contact with Ralph and Joan Justiniano in Tokyo, our Team Leader for Japan. They have contacted a number of […][...]
A massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake hit Japan early this morning, triggering a tsunami that is sweeping across the Pacific Ocean. Numerous Grace Brethren people are located in Japan, the Philippines, and in Hawaii. Prayer is requested for them. Below is a message from Grace Brethren International Missions’ staffer, Ted Ruiz, sent early today to the International Missions Center in Winona […][...]
Events of general interest among Grace Brethren churches. Details and registration information are available from the sponsoring organizations or at fgbc.org. January 4-7[...]
WINONA LAKE — Duke Johnson, a 2008 Jimtown High School graduate, joined the 1,000-point club Tuesday as he helped Grace College to an 87-82 men’s basketball victory at Bethel. The 6-foot-11 junior made 10 of 13 field goal attempts on the way to 26 points — including 10 straight during a pivotal three-minute stretch — against the Pilots and now […][...]
Grace College and Seminary leaders recently met with Indiana U.S. Senator Richard Lugar. Lugar’s office commented afterward, “Enjoyed a great meeting today with Grace College. Extremely thankful for President Manahan’s kind comments regarding Senator Lugar’s recent legislative efforts.”[...]
Greg Howell, pastor of the Grace Brethren church in Goldendale, Washington, passes along the following information about a retired Grace Brethren pastor: Rev. Zane Bull, former pastor of the Grandview Grace Brethren Church (1970’s & early 80’s), had a massive heart attack a week ago. He has been suffering from dementia for a year or more and tremendous foot pain […][...]
Mike Yoder (Grace Brethren International Missions) and his family were involved in a serious auto accident the week of Christmas. Here is an edited recent update from Mike.We hope this finds you well. Our hearts are deeply grateful for God’s goodness and healing power in the first days of 2011. So many of you have encouraged us with cards, calls, […][...]
For three intense days last week, pastors, elders, and others interested in reaching their own ethnic groups in North America for Christ met at Iglesia Comunal Cristiana, a Grace Brethren church in Tampa, Fla., for the first-ever Ethnic Leaders’ Consultation. Among those attending the event, which was held from January 11 to 14, were individuals affiliated with Hispanic, Haitian, African […][...]
Maxine Peugh Currie, a 1970 Grace College music graduate originally from Harrah, Washington, was surprised to discover this connection with the recent Tucson shooting. Maxine is a sister to Grace professor Roger Peugh. This article is from the Yakima (WA) Herald-Republic. Victim in Arizona shooting has Valley ties from childhood By Phil Ferolito , Yakima Herald-Republic YAKIMA, Wash. — After […][...]
Dr. Tiberius Rata (left) who teaches Old Testament at Grace College and Seminary and Dr. Matt Harmon (right) who teaches New Testament, are currently co-leading a group of students and faculty on a study tour of Israel. Also in the group is Dr. Keith Marlett, who teaches psychology and counseling at Grace. To read a daily blog of the group’s […][...]
A Broadway, Virginia ,homestead that once belonged to Brethren Church Elder John Kline has been sold to a group that plans to preserve it. The Harrisonburg (VA) Daily News-Record reports that the John Kline Homestead Preservation Trust bought the property in Broadway for $325,000 from Park View Federal Credit Union. Board of Directors President Paul Roth says the trust plans to […][...]