Posts from August, 2003
- 26 Aug
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No commentsMissions Conference at Camp Michindoh
The Michindoh Conference held a Mini Missions Conference for Children on June 21. It was led by Troy Hendricks, missionary to Spain, and Pastor Steve Smith of Lakeview UB (Camden, Mich.). It was held at Lakeview.
Rhonda Dilley challenged the children to participate in missions. They made mission-oriented crafts, and learned to play a new game [...] - 26 Aug
by Global Ministries
No commentsDoris MacDonald, Published Musician
Doris MacDonald, a longtime UB missionary serving with Wycliffe, collaborated on a Christian CD by singer Sharon Dennis. Doris played keyboard, did background vocals, and helped with some songwriting. The CD can be purchased at www.sharondennis.com.
- 26 Aug
by News
No commentsVirginia Youth Learn “Kindness” in Florida
The high school group at Jerusalem Chapel UB (Churchville, Va.) went on a missions trip to Holly Hill, Fla. They participated in various “Conspiracy of Kindness” projects within the Holly Hill and Daytona Beach communities. They worked through Matt McKeown, youth pastor at First UB in Dayton.
Stan Becker, associate pastor at Jerusalem Chapel, reports, “The [...] - 26 Aug
by News
No commentsChuck Causey Named Interim Pastor
Chuck Causey has been named as interim pastor at Faith Church in Port Orange.
- 26 Aug
by News
No commentsZion UB Hold Final Service
Zion UB church in Willshire, Ohio, held a celebration service on August 24 to formally conclude its ministry. Zion and the Willshire churches have merged, and are preparing to build a new worship facility in Willshire. The Zion building has sold and the new owners will take possession September 1.
- 26 Aug
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No commentsMark Beers Assigned to Decatur UB
Mark Beers has been named senior pastor of Decatur UB church (Decatur, Ind.). He had been pastor of Gaines UB in Caledonia, Mich. Mark is originally from Emmanuel UB in Fort Wayne, Ind. He will start at Decatur in mid-September.
Jim Sturgeon, the current pastor at Decatur, will officially retire on Sunday, August 31. Dr. Paul [...] - 20 Aug
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No commentsDirk and Julie Small in Car Accident
Dirk Small, pastor of the Idaville UB church (Idaville, Pa.), and his wife Julie were in an accident August 13. Dirk wrote on August 19, “I am now home, but incapacitated. Julie is fully recovered, praise the Lord! On Wednesday, August 13, Julie and I were relaxing on our bike before prayer meeting, and I [...]
- 20 Aug
by Global Ministries
No commentsJana Hoobler Updates
Jana Hoobler sent these notes on August 15.
Last Saturday night, Jennifer Blandin and I went to a singing competition sponsored by the Macau University Christian Fellowship. Eighteen individuals and groups participated, most of them teenagers or young adults. It’s great to see the younger Christian community in Macau growing!
This week both churches are holding [...] - 20 Aug
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No commentsDavid Meece at UB Church
David Meece will be in concert at Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church (Lake Odessa, Mich.) on Saturday evening September 20, starting at 6:30 pm. There are 200 reserved seats and 100 additional seats available on a first-come basis. Reserved seats can be requested by calling pastor Gary Taylor at 616-693-2366. A free will offering will [...]
- 14 Aug
by Global Ministries
No commentsGo and Karmen Chin Welcome 2nd Child
Go Chin reports, “We thank God for the safe arrival of our second baby, Ian, on July 10, weighing 3.8kg. The mother and the baby are doing well, so is Daddy.” Go and Karmen serve with Operation Mobilization.
