The Latest News from Around the Fellowship:

Grace College, Theological Seminary Holds Commencement Among those participating in commencement exercises at Grace College and Theological Seminary on May 5, 2007, were 60 men and women who, at their enrollment, indicated an affiliation with the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches. We congratulate these individuals. Grace College Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Social Work […][...]

By Natalie Rummel Phil Keller Phil Keller was raised in a Christian home, but he admits he rejected virtually everything about the concept of God. By the age of 16, he considered himself an atheist. As an adult, his life began to spiral downward. His marriage ended and he eventually was arrested for killing a man. It was then he […][...]

Officials at Momentum (Brethren National Youth Conference) and CE National have announced a partnership with Convoy of Hope, a transdenominational organization that provides disaster relief, builds supply lines, and sponsors outreaches to the poor and hurting in communities. Convoy of Hope will join with the participants of Momentum to provide a truckload of food that will be distributed to residents […][...]

Left to right: Dan Balmer, chairman of Penn Valley elders, Larry Orme, executive pastor of Penn Valley, Al Kidder, pastor of Suburban GBC, and Tony Osimo, campus pastor at Bucks County Campus The elders of Penn Valley Church, a Grace Brethren church in Telford, Pa. have reached an agreement with Suburban Grace Brethren Church of Hatboro, Pa. to join forces, […][...]

Please pray for Betty Gregory, wife of Pastor John Gregory who is on the staff of Community of Hope Grace Brethren Church in Columbia City, Indiana (Dan Gregory, pastor). Betty was transported to Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne at around 1 pm today. As of this afternoon the doctors still really don’t know what is causing the issues that Betty […][...]

Joel Richards, Modesto, Calif.; Dan White, York, Pa.; and Bud Olszewski, Rittman, Ohio, have been elected to three year terms as president, secretary, and treasurer, respectively, of the Association of Grace Brethren Ministers (AGBM). Elected to the AGBM board of directors for three-year terms (2007-09) are Ken Bickel, Goshen, Ind.; Mark Saunders, Englewood, Ohio; Randall Smith, Sebring, Fla.; and Randy […][...]

Pastor Bob Greenwood The memory of being enveloped by the musky smell of his grandfather’s cigar while snuggling in the older man’s lap prompted Pennsylvania pastor Bob Greenwood to purchase an old tobacco tin he saw at a flea market. “My grandfather smoked Prince Albert,” he recalls. “The tin reminded me of him.” But Bob quickly found he had an […][...]

The plumb line on Bill Burk’s desk is a reminder to be straight and true to the Word. Bill and his wife, Imogene, have ministered faithfully along Brazil’s Amazon River for more than 50 years. Editor’s Note: Bill and Imogene Burk have served more than 50 years with Grace Brethren International Missions (GBIM) in Brazil. Through thousands of Bible studies […][...]

Ben and Mabel Hamilton at their wedding Mabel Crawford Hamilton is perhaps best known in the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches as the head librarian at Grace College and Seminary. She and her husband, Ben, served in the library for 25 years, including overseeing the move of the library from the west wing of McClain Hall to the new Morgan […][...]

Dr. William J. Katip Named Grace Provost Honor Her Scholarships Awarded Kurt Miller Joins GBIM Seyfert to Moderate Investment Association Meetings Navy Chaplain Dayne Nix Reassigned to California Henry Rempel Turns 103 Pastoral Changes and News With the Lord – George Arthur (Art) Carey – Laura Humberd This Issue Brought to You by GBIF Dr. William J. Katip Named Grace […][...]

Events of general interest among Grace Brethren Churches. Details and registration information are available from the sponsoring organizations or at www.fgbc.org. May 5 – Commencement (GCandS) May 11 – 412 Classes end, internships begin (CE) May 14-16 – Northwest Focus Retreat, Camp Clear Lake, WA (FGBC) corrected date June 11-15 — ACTS training (GBIM) June 12 – Operation Barnabas begins, [&hellip[...]

Tom Avey By Tom Avey Imagine … an international movement of churches and people deeply committed to Jesus — His Word, His Church, and His Mission … a mission that starts with a profoundly simple prayer: “Jesus, please use us to introduce people to You and help them become authentic disciples.” a mission that does whatever it takes to tell […][...]

It is a mission of FGBC World and the Brethren Missionary Herald Co. to help Grace Brethren people around the world connect with one another for fellowship and encouragement. One way to become acquainted with individuals in other churches is to seek out a Grace Brethren Church for worship when traveling either for business or pleasure. To find a congregation […][...]

Daniel’s Prophecy of the 70 Weeks, a classic book by Dr. Alva J. McClain and first released in 1940, has been re-released by BMH Books, Winona Lake, Ind. The short book is an intriguing and useful interpretation of the “70-week prophecy” found in Daniel 9:24-27. The book was last released in 1969. Some of the Bible text, originally in the […][...]

Helen Lemmel, Mabel Hamilton’s advocate (see Hymn Writer Helps Provide Passage to Africa), was already a well-known Christian singer when a friend handed her a tract. The words she read struck a chord: “So then, turn your eyes upon Him, look full into His face and you will find that the things of earth will acquire a strange new dimness.” […][...]

A look back at the months of May and June in the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches. Twenty Years Ago – 1987 – Newly-appointed missionaries with Grace Brethren Foreign Missions included Dave and Sue Guiles and Steve and Wilma Bailey, Argentina; Tom and Sue Peters, Central African Republic (CAR); Paul and Louise Klawitter and Mark and Joy Sims, France. – […][...]

By Ron Dorner How would you like to play a game where the rules keep changing? Whether you realize it, you are in such a game — estate planning. Estate planning is a complex subject with laws that seem to change constantly. Can anything be done to minimize the impact of estate taxes on what you leave your loved ones? […][...]

Parents with Broken Hearts by Bill Coleman is designed to help parents overcome the feelings of guilt, disillusionment, and despair over the bad choices their children make. The book updated and revised book has just been released by BMH Books, Winona Lake, Ind. It is a book that every parent who has ever had a broken heart is encouraged to […][...]

Brandy Mayes from Community Grace Brethren Church in Warsaw, Ind. helps install a new floor during a spring break trip to Gulfport, Miss. Jobs like this will be a part of Momentum’s rebuilding projects. Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast on August 29, 2005. Two years later, the devastating effects are still evident. During Momentum (Brethren National Youth Conference) on […][...]

Brad Powell Brad Powell, senior pastor of NorthRidge Church, in Plymouth, Mich. will be the keynote speaker during Equip07, the national conference of the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches. The conference meets from July 29 through August 3 in Winona Lake, Ind. Powell has helped NorthRidge Church transition from a dying congregation who was locked in a pattern of cultural […][...]