Posts from October, 2004
- 28 Oct
by Global Ministries
No commentsHurricane Relief Funds
As of October 25, people had contributed over $55,000 to the three hurricane relief funds we created in September.
- 27 Oct
by News
No commentsDoug Birdsall Named to Lausanne Post
Doug Birdsall was installed as International Chairman of the Lausanne Committee for World Evangelization during the organization’s global forum in Pattaya, Thailand, in October.
Doug is the brother of Brent Birdsall, pastor of College Park UB church (Huntington, Ind.) and of Brian Birdsall, a UB endorsed missionary serving in Ukraine. A sister, Connie, attends a Missionary [...] - 20 Oct
by Global Ministries
No commentsKlines Still Awaiting Work Permits
David and Melissa Kline are still trying to obtain work permits so they can teach in the Macau English Language Program. In the meantime, they are finding other ways to serve the Macau people, while Jana Hoobler and Jennifer Blandin carry the bulk of the teaching responsibilities.
- 20 Oct
by HU News
No commentsHU Enrollment Numbers, 2 Honors
Huntington College has announced a total fall enrollment of 975 students. This is just slightly lower than the 980 announced in 2003. They include:
819 undergraduates (down from 838 in 2003).
96 students enrolled in the EXCEL Program (an increase of 7 from 2003).
60 students enrolled in the Graduate School of Christian Ministries (an increase of [...] - 20 Oct
by Global Ministries
No commentsUpdates from Jana Hoobler
Jana Hoobler sends these notes from Macau.
Several new students have attended at least one English Bible Study. Praise the Lord for these young adults who are open to learning more about God. Pray that their lives will be changed by the Truth of God’s Word.
Please continue to pray that David and Melissa will be [...] - 20 Oct
by News
No commentsGood News from Laurel Mission
The Laurel Mission Board of Directors met at the Mission for two days in October. Central Conference Superintendent Tom Brodbeck reports that they found two major answers to prayer.
“First, we have been praying about the need for a multi-purpose facility in the community that would replace our former Hodgeboom facility (which was destroyed by the [...] - 20 Oct
by Global Ministries
No comments5 UBs Serving Short-Term in Jamaica
Five UBs are currently serving short-term in Jamaica: Bishop Emeritus Wilber and Mossie Sites (from Pennsylvania) and Angela Oesterle (Michigan) at Jamaica Bible College, and Kent and Carol Maxwell (Indiana) at Jamaica Theological Seminary.
- 20 Oct
by News
No commentsOrphanage in Belize
Significant progress is occurring on the buildings and other preparations for opening the orphanage for Here’s Hope Ministries in Belize. Much work is being done through Bob Eberly, from Greencastle, Pa., and other supporters.
- 20 Oct
by News
No comments2004 VBS Project
The 2004 VBS project was the Living Water Christian School in Big Laurel, Kentucky. We are pleased that $11,000 was received.
- 20 Oct
by Global Ministries
No commentsHurricane Relief
The disastrous hurricanes in September prompted us to create relief funds for Haiti, Jamaica, and Florida. Some people and churches contributed directly. Here is a summary of the money channeled through the United Brethren offices as of early October:
Haiti: $4,700.
Jamaica: $6,820.
Florida: $14,407.Work crews will go to Jamaica in early 2005 and possibly to Haiti. [...]
