Posts from June, 2003
- 25 Jun
by Global Ministries
No commentsMarshalee Brown – Visa Troubles
Marshalee Brown, a UB from Jamaica, went to Ethiopia in January as a missionary with SIM International. Recently, the government didn’t renew her visa, so she had to leave the country. On June 25 she wrote: “I have been in England for two and a half weeks…still wondering what I’m doing here. I have been [...]
- 12 Jun
by Ministers
No commentsMartin Magnus Has Surgery
Retired minister Martin Magnus underwent major surgery in May to remove a brain tumor. He was doing well, but had a set-back over the weekend. Martin’s son, Brian, sent this note Monday morning: “He had been steadily improving after the removal of his brain tumor one month ago, and had even travelled to Port Elgin, [...]
- 12 Jun
by UB Church in Canada
No commentsCanada Holds Annnual Conference
The UB Church in Canada helds its annual national conference the weekend of June 8 in Port Elgin. One highlight was the ordination of Bob Cotie, pastor of Shiloh UB and Livng Hope Christian Centre. The picture above shows Bob and Debbie Cotie kneeling during the ordination, as three conference ministers pray over them (l-r): [...]
- 12 Jun
by Ministers
No commentsAmong Ministers….
Donald Barrett resigned as senior pastor of Bethel UB (Elmore, Ohio), effective May 25. Josh Kesler will be assigned as the senior pastor at Bethel beginning sometime in September. James Pryor is the new senior pastor of Mt. Olivet UB (Franklin Co.) in Chambersburg, Pa., effective July 1. He was previously associate pastor of Dillman [...]
- 5 Jun
by News
No commentsMt. Pleasant Breaks Ground
Mt. Pleasant UB held a groundbreaking ceremony on Sunday, May 4, for a new educational facility. It will add two stories of additional classroom space. Meanwhile, the current educational wing will be remodeled to provide larger classrooms and a new office complex. Two Sunday school classes made substantial contributions to the Stewardship Campaign. The most [...]
- 5 Jun
by Ministers
No commentsBrent and Loretta Liechty Welcome Twins
Brent and Loretta Liechty are the parents of twin baby girls. Lauralei Elizabeth and Susanna Elyse Liechty were born June 2. Brent writes, “Unfortunately, they had some lung problems from being early and were transported to Hershey Neo-natal unit. But everything is going well; they are breathing on their own, but still need oxygen.” Brent [...]
- 5 Jun
by Global Ministries
No commentsUpdate from Marshalee Brown
Marshalee Brown, a UB from Jamaica, arrived in Ethiopia early in the year to begin serving with SIM International. One June 4, she wrote, “I was told today that I need to leave the country by Saturday. I cannot get a work permit at the moment and we are not sure when I will be [...]
- 5 Jun
by Global Ministries
No commentsUpdate from Dan Wust in Honduras
Dan and Petie Wust head up Arise & Shine Ministries, which mostly ministers to rural pastors. Dan sent this update on June 4. “Petie and the kids and I will fly home to the States on June 5. This will be our annual furlough or home assignment trip, where we travel and share in churches [...]
