Posts from May, 2006
- 30 May
by News
No commentsPleasant Hill UB Rebuilds After 2005 Fire
A dedication service was held May 7 for the new Pleasant Hill UB church, located in the small community of Mount Pleasant about ten miles outside of Muncie, Ind. On May 1, 2005, a fire destroyed the old portion of the church and the sanctuary suffered severe water and smoke damage.
Pleasant Hill dates back to [...] - 30 May
by Ron Ramsey
2 commentsChurches and Cats
Ron Ramsey, BishopI had the privilege of attending a commitment Sunday service on May 21 at Main Street Church (Walbridge, Ohio), where I served for 12 years prior to this assignment. During this service, the congregation made commitments to a stewardship campaign. The church will probably break ground for a new campus 1.5 miles south [...]
- 30 May
by News
No commentsA Joint UB and Wesleyan Church Plant
The Sunfield UB Church (Sunfield, Mich.) and Impact Weslyan Church of Lowell, Mich., are partnering to start a church in Portland, Mich. The launch will be on October 6.
Mark Ralph (right), pastor of Sunfield UB, writes, “Recently, we negotiated with an American Legion Hall to take over their utility bills and fix the place up [...] - 27 May
by News
No commentsUpdate on the Jerusalem Chapel Fire
On Thursday morning, a fire struck the Jerusalem Chapel UB church in Churchville, Va. The old sanctuary, which goes back over 100 years, and Sunday school facilities were destroyed, causing about $750,l000 of damage. The fire is being blamed on faulty wiring.
Here are two local news reports about the fire and the church:Church and Faith [...]
- 25 May
by News
No commentsBethel, Ohio: New Pastor Appointed
Bishop Ron Ramsey reports: “I am pleased to announce a pastoral appointment to the Bethel UB Church in Elmore, Ohio. The stationing committee has agreed that Robert Norman Pickett should be appointed to this pastorate. Norman will preach at Bethel this Sunday as a pulpit supply and will begin as the newly appointed pastor the [...]
- 25 May
by News
No commentsJerusalem Chapel Struck by Fire
About 5:30 this morning (May 25), a fire was discovered in the “old” section of Jerusalem Chapel in Churchville, Va. The old chapel and Christian education wing in that facility were a total loss. The new sanctuary, offices, fellowship hall, and classrooms appear to be fine, except for some possible smoke damage. It is suspected [...]
- 24 May
by News
No commentsChurch Withdrawal – New Castle, Ind.
The Eastside UB church in New Castle, Ind., withdrew from the denomination as of March 2006. The pastor was Tom Current.
- 24 May
by Pat Jones
No commentsAs a Man Thinks…
Recently I shared prayer requests with a team of people who serve as intercessors for us and this ministry. Most if not all that I shared in this update were challenges we were facing. One intercessor wrote back and said he appreciated the update, but “were there any victories?”
I appreciated the question. Immediately Proverbs 23:7 [...] - 22 May
by News
1 commentDay of Missions – Willshire, Ohio
About 120 people from Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan attended the second Day of Missions on May 20. This event was held at the PraisePoint UB church in Willshire, Ohio. Two weeks before, a Day of Missions was held at the Salem UB church in Chambersburg, Pa. That earlier event was attended by about 90 people.
Miriam [...] - 16 May
by News
No commentsChurch Closing / Church Withdrawal
The UB church in Leavenworth, Kansas, has withdrawn from the denomination. The pastor is Rev. Joseph Trusty.
The Zion UB church in Shade, Ohio, has closed.
