The Latest News from Around the Fellowship:

In-depth study and discussion of Psalm 119 continues to be the main theme of the southeast Focus Retreat, now underway in Haines City, Florida. Participating this morning in one of the small-group discussions were Pastor Larry Edwards (left) of Ashland, Ohio, and Nelson Fernandez from the North Lauderdale Grace Brethren Church in Florida. Edwards, who pastors the Southview Grace Brethren […][...]

The Fellowship Council, the elected leadership group of the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches, is meeting yesterday, today, and tomorrow in Sacramento, California. The group is elected by the national conference delegates from various geographical regions and also includes the immediate past moderator, the current moderator, and the two moderators-elect. Current moderator Keith Shearer is leading the meetings this week. [&[...]

Word has been received from Cherry Valley, California, that longtime Grace Brethren pastor Bob Kliewer entered his heavenly home this morning about 2 a.m. The memorial service is scheduled for 3 p.m. next Thursday, February 2, at Whittier Community Grace Brethren Church at 11000 E. Washington Blvd., Whittier, CA 90606. We’ll post details of Bob’s ministry record and his survivors […][...]

The following article appeared this week in the Elizabethtown (PA) college newspaper, telling of an event that will benefit one of our Grace Brethren churches. Senior honors project benefits Katrina victims Natalie A. Smeltz News Editor When senior Lindsay Rowe considered possible topics to cover for her Honors in the Discipline project, volunteerism was the first thing that came to […][...]

The FGBC Handbook The 2006 Handbook of the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches, compiled and produced by the office of Fellowship Coordinator Tom Avey, is now available. Copies have been mailed to Grace Brethren churches. The 174-page spiral bound handbook contains a wealth of information for those interested in the Fellowship. In addition to annual reports, financial reports, and updates […][...]

In Walking Like Jesus Did, a BMH book by author Larry McCall. His thesis, based on Scripture, is that mirroring the character of Jesus Christ should be the normal pattern of life for the Christian. This presupposes two things–a knowledge of Jesus’ character, best gained through studying Him in the Bible, and a personal commitment to being like Christ. The […][...]

Ten Years Ago – January, 1996 Chaplain John Schumacher (USA retired) taught a course in ethics in a university in Kiev, Ukraine, last September. Grace College and Seminary received a $1,500,000 donation from Robert and Frances Gordon of Springfield, OH. $500,000 was for the renovation of Westminster Hall, and the remainder for what is now the Gordon Student Recreation Center. […][...]

Events of general interest among Grace Brethren Churches. Details and registration information are available from sponsoring organizations or through www.fgbc.org. Jan. 4-9 – National Institute Module (Church and Campus Youth) (CEN) Jan. 29 – So. Cal. CE National Celebration, Bellflower, CA (CEN) Jan. 30-Feb. 1 – SW Focus Retreat, San Juan Capistrano, CA (FGBC) Feb. 27-March 1 – South Focus […][...]

Transformed in His Presence The following is excerpted from chapter three of Transformed in His Presence: The Need for Prayer in Counseling by Roger Peugh and Tammy Schultz, who are on the faculty of Grace College and Seminary. This new release by BMH Book, a 136-page paperback, sells for $10.99 (ISBN 0884593007) and may be obtained online at www.bmhbooks.com or […][...]

With the Lord Dr. Robert L. Boze, 79, a well-known retired physician from Berne, Indiana, died Monday afternoon, October 17, at 5:25 p.m. while hunting with a bow and arrow near his home.. Dr. Boze was active in leadership roles at Bethel Brethren Church in Berne, taught Sunday School there for 45 years, and was on the board of trustees […][...]

By Ron Dorner There is one job that few of us will hold; yet it is truly the job of a lifetime. That job is being executor, or trustee, of a loved one’s estate. Perhaps you have been designated for this task by a loved one or you may be asked to accept this responsibility in the future. It is […][...]

Jerry Bridges Holiness in the 21st Century is the theme of the discipleship conference to be held at the Grace Brethren Church of Columbus, OH, on February 17-18, 2006. Keynote speakers are Jerry Bridges and Mark Dever. Attendees will learn how to pursue holiness and live as authentic Christians in the culture where God places them. Conference sessions will be […][...]

By Jim Boggan Lori Ellifritt (standing, left) is one of the volunteers in the Grove City church’s English as a Second Language outreach program. Most of what Pastor Carlo Corral does isn’t considered cross-cultural ministry. Originally from Guadalajara, Mexico, Corral is now teaching and coordinating volunteers in an ESL (English as a Second Language) program based at Southwest Grace Brethren […][...]

Participating in the ribbon cutting for The Happy Ship and More store were (from left) Mike Tabor, pastor of The Happy Church; Jamie Davidson, building owner and member of The Happy Church; John Jacobson, local enterprise director; Mike Miller, mayor of Jackson; Freda Schnelle and Vickie Fugate, church members employed at The Happy Ship; Gladys Deloe and Chuck Yeager, of […][...]

The cast of Millersburg, Ohio’s dinner-theater outreach chose a western theme this year for the presentation and the dinner. By Theresa Clark The Grace Brethren Church of Millersburg, Ohio, once again proves that even small churches can do good things for Christ. Despite having a membership of fewer than 100, this church uses a dinner-theater ministry as a unique way […][...]

By Theresa Clark Pastor Charles Ashman heads a team of experienced Paraclete Ministry consultants who are available to assist churches during times of transition or conflict. Ever hear the phrase, “It’s hard to find good help these days”? Well, for churches that are struggling with organizational issues or through difficult transitional periods, good help is available. Charles Ashman coordinates the […[...]

By Theresa Clark A powerful book dealing with ethical issues Christians face in business has just been released by BMH Books of Winona Lake, Indiana. Minefields in the Marketplace: Ethical Issues Christians Face in the World of Business is written by Jim Pearson, senior pastor of Brookside Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Prior to entering the ministry, Pearson enjoyed a […][...]

The following article on Buck Summers (pictured) appeared this week in the Chambersburg, PA, Public Opinion. The organization Summers joined was founded by former Grace College and Seminary professor, Dr. John Stoll. Pastor joins mentoring group The Rev. Earl L. “Buck” Summers, MS, owner of Balanced Living Resources, a counseling, consulting and speaking service in Chambersburg, was recently invited to […][...]

Edward Douglas Miller, 82, of Modesto, California, died Friday at Doctors Medical Center in Modesto. Mr. Miller was a native of Cleveland. He had lived in Modesto since 2000, and previously in Brazil. He was a missionary with Grace Brethren Foreign Missions for 50 years, and was a member of Big Valley Grace Community Church. He served with Teen Missions, […][...]

Six men from the Martinsburg, Pennsylvania, Grace Brethren Church (Jim Laird, pastor) left the church parking lot on October 29 bound for Gulfport, Mississippi. Their caravan consisted of an RV donated by a church member, two skid loaders and chainsaws and other tools. One of the skid loaders was loaned to the team by a church member and the other […][...]