Posts from April, 2004
- 30 Apr
by News
No commentsHomefront Sponsors Art Exhibit
David Leraaen, associate pastor of of Homefront UB, sent this report: “As a brand new church (we began having regular Sunday Services in September, 2003), we wanted our first Easter together to be something truly memorable. We wanted to invite our congregation and our community to celebrate the resurrection of Christ with us. So we [...]
- 29 Apr
by Global Ministries
No commentsKlines Get Settled in Macau
David and Melissa Kline arrived in Macau at the beginning of April. David sent this report on April 23. “Things have been going real well here. We are so busy with setting up our apartment, studying Cantonese, getting together with old friends, getting to know our new jobs, and spending time with the other staff. [...]
- 29 Apr
by HU News
No commentsHU Recognized as Great Workplace
Christianity Today magazine named Huntington College one of “The 50 Best Christian Places to Work” in a report of its second annual national workplace survey. Huntington College placed third in the mid-size Higher Education category. Other finalists in this group, which includes colleges and universities with 151-300 employees, included Dallas Theological Seminary (Dallas, Texas), Belhaven [...]
- 29 Apr
by News
No commentsRoseville Hosts Dinner Theatre Outreach
Roseville UB (Ayr, Ontario) hosted its first-ever dinner-theatre as an outreach event. About 85 people were present for the event which helped open or build connections with several unchurched or unbelieving families. The ladies of the church converted the church hall/basement into a classy Italian restaurant. The main course was spaghetti with several hors dourvres [...]
- 28 Apr
by Global Ministries
No commentsUpdates from Jana Hoobler
Here are some more updates from Jana Hoobler. Of new arrivals David and Melissa Kline, Jana writes, “This is an answer to years of prayers that God would send more long-term workers to join us. Praise the Lord for David and Melissa. Pray for all of us as we come together as a team and [...]
- 27 Apr
by HU News
No commentsHU Professors Publish Books
Two Huntington College professors recently published books which you can find in local bookstores or order from the UB bookstore. Letters for Lizzie, by James O’Donnell, tells about his wife’s battle with cancer and heart disease. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Christianity, by Jeffrey Webb, is a comprehensive overview of Christianity written as part of [...]
- 25 Apr
by Global Ministries
No commentsUpdate from the Grigorians in Russia
Doris Grigorian sent this note on April 14. “Nikolai returned from a short stint in Omsk, West Siberia, at the Bible College where he previously taught in 2000-2001. He left in early February 2004 and returned on March 20. At the College he taught Romans, Christian Discipleship, and Russian Literature. He preached, translated, spoke at [...]
- 25 Apr
by Global Ministries
No commentsUpdate from Luanne Brooks
Luanne Brooks, a UB missionary serving in Haiti with OMS International, sent this report on April 24. “Sometimes I feel like one of the most blessed people in the world. God has given me the rare opportunity to share his love in places where many cannot go. Thank you for sending me. Thank you for [...]
- 24 Apr
by Global Ministries
No commentsUpdate from Dave and Jane Arends
Dave and Jane Arends and family are currently in Colorado Springs for cross-cultural training at Mission Training International. They wrote on April 18,: “It has been a fantastic course thus far and further deepening our call to serve in Belize, Central America. We recently participated in the mission’s conference of Salem United Brethren in Chambersburg, [...]
- 20 Apr
by News
No commentsMissions Night at King Street Church
On March 21, King Street Church (Chambersburg, Pa.) sponsored a Missions Night. Nancy Fritz of the Missions Commission writes, “This evening was a time to praise the Lord and thank those who were part of this outreach through prayer, financial support, or active involvement. Everyone experienced a wonderful time of sharing, rejoicing and recalling the [...]
