Posts from January, 2003
- 17 Jan
by Global Ministries
No commentsUpdates from Jennifer Blandin
Jennifer Blandin writes from Macau about events during the Christmas season.
December 21 featured a Christmas party for the children’s fellowship at Living Word church. They played games, shared about the Christmas story, and ate some snacks.
On December 22, Living Word had an outreach service. Two UB ladies from Hong Kong came to help Pastor [...] - 17 Jan
by Global Ministries
No commentsHow Jana Hoobler Spent Her Furlough
Jana Hoobler will return to Macau on January 30, having been in the States on furlough since September. Byrdena Shuneman will fly with her, ready to begin yet another term as a volunteer missionary. Byrdena will stay through May. Jana writes of her furlough, ” I’ve had such wonderful times with my family while I’ve [...]
- 17 Jan
by Global Ministries
No commentsNews from Macau
Paul Coy, a former missionary, visited Macau over the Christmas holidays. He has been in seminary in the Philippines.
Jana Hoobler, coming off of a furlough, and Byrdena Shuneman, set to begin another three-month term as a volunteer, will arrive in Macau on February 1.
Melissa Hull, missionary in Macau, is planning to get married in March. [...] - 12 Jan
by News
No comments3 Churches Going to Honduras
Ten people from the Idaville, Franklintown, and Salem UB churches in Pennsylvania will go to Honduras February 2-14. They will work on the Mt. Hebron housing project outside of La Ceiba.
- 12 Jan
by News
No commentsSecond Anniversary for Living Water
On Sunday, January 12, Living Water UB (Clarksburg, W. Va.) celebrated its second anniversary. The guest of honor was Bishop Paul Hirschy, who delivered the morning message. More than 90 people attended the service. A luncheon was provided in the school auditorium where the church worships.
During the morning service, two elementary students were presented with [...] - 12 Jan
by News
No commentsDay of Prayer for Church Planting
Central Conference is promoting January 26 as a Day of Prayer for Church Planting. Says Superintendent Tom Brodbeck, “We’re seeking the movement of the Lord on the hearts of our healthiest churches to catch a vision for reproducing ministry. We pray that God will launch several churches through this format in the next several years.”
- 12 Jan
by News
No commentsDarren Duncan Resigns to Join USAF
Darren Duncan announced his resignation as pastor of Living Word UB in Columbus, Ohio. The effective date is yet to be determined. Darren will be going active duty in the Air Force as a military chaplain. He has been a chaplain in the reserves.
- 12 Jan
by HU News
No commentsHC Graduate School News
Here are various significant items of news from the HC Graduate School of Christian Ministries. Bishop Emeritus Ray Seilhamer heads up the Graduate School, with the title of Associate Dean.
In the fall of 2003, the Graduate School will launch a Master of Arts in Counseling Ministries. President G. Blair Dowden approved the idea on [...]
- 10 Jan
by Global Ministries
No commentsSpencers Put Brazil on Hold
Dave and Becky Spencer had planned to be back in Brazil in January, returning to field service after many years of stateside administrative roles with Wycliffe Bible Translators. However, they felt God clearly telling them to remain in Orlando a while longer–maybe a year, maybe longer. Fortunately, they hadn’t yet sold their house in Orlando [...]
- 10 Jan
by Global Ministries
No commentsNews from the Deliks in Poland
From Arek and Donna Delik, endorsed missionaries serving in Poland with Operation Mobilization, report, “This year we had more new faces in our English school, especially a lot of young ones. Donna started an English club for children the year before, and expanded it in 2002 for 20 more children. We are praying earnestly for [...]
