Posts from December, 2004
- 30 Dec
by Global Ministries
No commentsNews from India About the Tsunami
We heard today from our couple in India concerning the tsunami which devastated countries along the Indian Ocean. They report, “The impact of the Tsunami was felt by villages about 1 to 2 miles from here. There were 5000 people who came to Narsapur because their houses were either destroyed, or as a precautionary measure [...]
- 14 Dec
by News
No commentsResults of the Referenda Voting
During October, UB members throughout the United States voted on three referendum items and elected laypersons and ministers to represent their conference at the June 2005 US National Conference. Altogether, about 11,500 UB members in the United States voted. Referendum on Property. It passed with a strong 89% of the votes. Referendum on Joining the [...]
- 14 Dec
by News
No commentsSpecial National Board Meeting Called for Feb.
Since the referendum to join the Missionary Church failed, people are asking, “What happens now?” To help answer that question, Bishop Paul Hirschy has called a special meeting of the National Board on February 14 and 15. The meeting will start at 1 pm on Monday, the 14th, and conclude during the afternoon on Tuesday. [...]
- 14 Dec
by Global Ministries
No commentsKlines Receive Macau Work Permits
David and Melissa Kline report that they have received work permits for Macau, which means they can now begin teaching in the English Language Program. They will begin teaching in January, and may also have the chance to teach at a middle school. They held a Thanksgiving Party, which went very well. “Normally we have [...]
- 8 Dec
by Ministers
No commentsAmong Ministers….
St. Mary’s, Ohio. Mike Spaulding has been named interim pastor of Hillsdale UB church in St. Mary’s, effective December 5. Lucile Cook, wife of Herbert Cook, passed away December 7. Services were in Desert Hot Spring, Calif. Dan Millard is no longer pastor of Northland UB in Traverse City, Mich. Carlson Becker is serving as [...]
- 8 Dec
by HU News
No commentsNo HU Tuition Increase Nexst Year
The Huntington College Board of Trustees has approved a 0% tuition increase for 2005-2006. Annual tuition is currently $18,060, which places Huntington 19th out of 32 independent colleges and universities in Indiana. Across the United States, the average tuition at four-year private institutions this year is $20,082. Read the HC press release.
- 8 Dec
by Global Ministries
No commentsGood News from Linda Neely
Linda Neely, a UB endorsed missionary with Wycliffe Bible Translators, reports: “Great news! In October I received an invitation to be a language survey specialist in Indonesia! This invitation came after I expressed interest in working in that part of the world. It is exciting to have an official assignment! “My first year in Indonesia [...]
- 8 Dec
by Global Ministries
No commentsDeath of Toma K. Fogbawah
The first African maintenance officer of the United Brethren Church, Sierra Leone, Mr. Toma K. Fogbawah, the first African maintenance office of the UB church in Sierra Leone, passed away on December 11. He was 69. Mr. Fogbawah is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dinah Fogbawah, and seven children. Cards to the family can be [...]
