Posts from September, 2004
- 28 Sep
by News
No commentsLakewood Church Baptizes Two
Mary Miller from Open Arms Community Church (Lakewood, Calif.) writes, “With our growing Anglo/Hispanic congregation, we held our first baptism service on Saturday, September 25. We baptized two adults in a beautiful outdoor setting in the Angeles National Forest, followed by a picnic. It was in God’s timing, as the Forest was closed the next [...]
- 28 Sep
by News
No commentsKorean Church Meeting at Findlay UB
The Forever Love Korean Church, which meets in the First UB church of Findlay, Ohio, held its installation service on Monday, September 27. Korean pastors from California, New Jersey, New York, Indiana, Ontario, and Toronto came to celebrate the new church. Services included a dedication of the new church and installation of new members. The [...]
- 22 Sep
by Global Ministries
No commentsUpdate from Jana Hoobler
Jana Hoobler sent the following information from Macau on September 22. Last week 25 children came to Kids’ Klub. We’re excited that this many children are attending. A few had learned their memory verses. Praise the Lord for this opportunity to reach children for Christ. More women came back to English Bible Study last Friday. [...]
- 20 Sep
by Global Ministries
No commentsKaren Crumbley Undergoes Surgery
Former UB missionary Karen Crumbley underwent surgery on Thursday, September 16.
- 16 Sep
by News
No commentsHillsdale Celebrates 100 Years
The Hillsdale UB church in Hillsdale, Mich., is celebrating its 100th anniversary. On September 12, they set a new attendance record: 735. The day included the ordination of Worship Pastor Scott Hardaway, the baptism of 15 people, and the reception of 28 new members. The church is averaging two conversions per week this year.
- 16 Sep
by Ministers
No commentsPat Jones Traveling in Africa
Pat Jones, pastor of King Street UB church in Chambersburg, Pa., left on September 14 for a trip to Africa through World Relief. He’ll be visiting several countries. The trip is led by Clive Calver, who has headed World Relief for the past seven years (and is stepping down at the end of September).
- 16 Sep
by Global Ministries
No commentsFund Established for Jamaica Relief
Further reports from Jamaica, in the wake of Hurricane Ivan, tell of much damage to UB churches and homes. in addition, at least 7 buildings lost their roofs at Jamaica Bible College (where Owen Gordon is the president, and where Bishop Emeritus Wilbur and Mossie Sites are currently serving as volunteers), and there is also [...]
- 16 Sep
by Global Ministries
No commentsJana Hoobler Updates
Jana Hoobler sent the following updates on September 14: Last week over 20 children attended the first Kids’ Klub. We’d only set up 15 chairs, so God worked beyond our expectations! Praise the Lord for these children who will be learning God’s Word each week. ELP enrollment is much higher than it was last fall. [...]
- 16 Sep
by Global Ministries
No commentsHurrican Relief Funds Update
As of Thursday afternoon, September 16, UB people and churches had contributed about $6000 to the relief funds for Florida and Jamaica. This is only money channeled through the United Brethren Offices; others funds have been given directly. The Jamaica fund was established and publicized on Wednesday. Here is the breakdown thus far: Florida Hurricane [...]
- 16 Sep
by Global Ministries
No commentsThree Needs for Jamaica After Ivan
Darlene Burkett, who works in Global Ministries, was able to speak today with Owen Gordon, a UB minister in Jamaica who is also president of Jamaica Bible College. Phone service is back up, but that is all. There is still no electricity and no water. Owen said that they have no idea when those things [...]
