Posts from April, 2004
- 20 Apr
by News
No commentsLansing UB Sharing with Dewitt UB
First UB in Lansing has agreed to allow the DeWitt congregation to share its building, starting May 2, 2004. Ron Watterly, pastor of DeWitt, writes, “Our building has had problems with the roof leaking and our landlord has been slow in making repairs to the point that now we are having mold problems. We will [...]
- 20 Apr
by News
No commentsFaith Promise, Costa Rica Trip
Jerry Caley, from the Banner of Christ UB church (Byron Center, Mich.), sent this note on April 19: “Our church is three months into its new Faith Promise for Missions campaign. The goal for giving and fundraising events is $17,500. Already the giving alone is nearing $6000. “In addition, under the leadership of our new [...]
- 19 Apr
by Global Ministries
No commentsUpdate from Marshalee Brown in Ethiopia
Marshalee Brown, a member of Jamaica Conference, is a missionary in Ethiopia. She sent this report on April 24. “It has been a huge adjustment here after living in Addis Ababa for a year. First it’s the language barrier(Tygrina), then its not knowing anyone except the people on the team. Then its not trusting anyone, [...]
- 18 Apr
by News
No commentsNew Church in Shirley, New York
Roy Scott is the pastor of a new church in Shirley, New York, called Omega Family Church. He is also pastor of Bethel African American Church in Somerset, N. J.
- 18 Apr
by Global Ministries
No commentsPaul Coy to Marry on May 29
Paul Coy, a former UB missionary in Macau, is getting married on May 29. His bride-to-be, Rita, is a fellow student at the seminary where Paul has been studying. She is a registered nurse, but pastored a church for two years before coming to the seminary, where she, like Paul, is studying for her Master [...]
- 17 Apr
by Ministers
No commentsNew Pastor in Van Wert, Ohio
Ryan Clark is the new pastor of Van Wert UB church (Van Wert, Ohio). He began in mid-April. Ryan and his wife, Becky, are coming from Gordon-Conwell Seminary in Massachusetts, where Ryan is completing his MDiv. They have two children and a third on the way.
- 15 Apr
by News
No commentsFamily Conference in Harrisburg, Pa.
Devonshire Memorial UB (Harrisburg, Pa.) held a Family Life Conference this week. It began on Easter Sunday morning, and continued with services each night through Wednesday (with a buffet dinner before the Wednesday evening service). It was led by Home Fire Ministries.
- 15 Apr
by News
No commentsArizona Church Hires Children’s Director
Hilltop Community UB (Lake Havasu City, Ariz.) hired a Children’s Director in April. Erika Gloeckner has experience working with children, and she possesses a passion for helping children know the Lord. There has already been a healthy increase in attendance for Sunday school and the weekday children’s programs. Pastor Michael Tucker writes, “The church has [...]
- 15 Apr
by News
No commentsPurpose Driven Life Campaign in Ontario
Grace UB (Sherkston, Ontario) is getting ready for week one of the Purpose Driven Life Campaign. Sheldon King writes, “We have been praying about this and deliberating over it a lot, and a lot of hard work has gone into preparing the campaign for the church. We have great hopes for the church and its [...]
- 15 Apr
by News
No commentsA Big Easter at Sunfield UB
The Community Easter Egg Hunt at Sunfield UB (Sunfield, Mich.) drew almost 100 children from the community, and the church was able to share with the children and their parents the true meaning of Easter. Three families came back the next day on Easter Sunday, and the parents in one of those families received Christ. [...]
