Posts from July, 2006
- 31 Jul
by News
No commentsPastoral Changes
John Brainard was named supply pastor of Living Word UB church in Columbus, Ohio. His first day will be August 13. He is licensed with the Southern Baptist Convention and is not yet ordained by the UB church.
Dan Bentz, former associate pastor of Eden UB church (Mason, Mich.), will be assuming the role of senior [...] - 30 Jul
by Ron Ramsey
No commentsNational Conference 2007
I am pleased to announce that the 2007 National Conference will be held May 31 – June 3 (Thursday through Sunday) at the Sawmill Creek Resort, in Huron, Ohio, on the shore of Lake Erie. The resort is about 45 minutes to an hour west of Cleveland. The speaker for Thursday and Friday evenings will [...]
- 26 Jul
by HU News
No commentsDr. Pat Zezula Retiring from Huntington U
Dr. Patricia Zezula has decided to retire after 37 years on the Huntington University faculty. She began as an instructor in the Department of Physical Education in 1969 and moved up through the ranks, becoming a full professor in 1990. Zezula earned her doctorate in educational administration from Ball State University in Muncie, Ind.
Upon [...] - 26 Jul
by Guest
1 commentIs Your Church an Island?
Tom Blaylock, Director of Church Multiplication
I had breakfast the other day with three UB pastors. One was pastoring a large church that is well established, and the other two were pastoring smaller congregations that were planted 5 – 8 years ago. All three pastors live within about a half-hour of each other.
Another thing you need [...] - 24 Jul
by News
1 commentJeff Pelley Convicted of Four 1989 Murders
On April 30, 1989, Rev. Robert Pelley didn’t show up for church. Eventually, two men went over to the parsonage, where a grisly scene awaited them. Robert Pelley (38), wife Dawn (32), and two of Dawn’s daughters from a previous marriage, Janel (8) and Jolene (6), were found dead. They have been killed with a [...]
- 24 Jul
by News
No commentsUpdate from Jana Hoobler
Jana Hoobler, missionary in Macau, sent the following updates on July 22.
The street carnival was a big success. I was especially blessed to see most of the people who regularly attend Living Stone Church jump in and help in one way or another. This was the first event in which we’ve all served the [...]
- 21 Jul
by News
No commentsElisa Reeck Graduates from College
Marilyn Reeck with her four daughters and granddaughter. L-r: Chrysti (Reeck) Andino and daughter, Amanda, Elisa, Marilyn, and Teresa.
Roger and Marilyn Reeck are endorsed UB missionaries serving with Wycliffe in La Ceiba, Honduras. The entire Reeck family was present for the May 10 graduation of Elisa, the youngest of the four Reeck children. She, like [...] - 21 Jul
by News
No commentsDirector Gary Dilley Now in Asia
Gary Dilley, director of Global Ministries, is currently on an extended trip through Asia. He will be spending time visiting United Brethren ministries in Hong Kong, Macau, Thailand, the Philippines, and India. He and his wife, Rhonda, left the US on July 19 and will return August 14.
- 21 Jul
by News
No commentsNew Mowers for Sierra Leone’s Centennial School
During a recent trip to Sierra Leone, Rev. Joe Abu delivered four lawnmowers to the Centennial Secondary School in Mattru. The mowers were purchased with donations from former Centennial students now living in North American and Europe. Joe Abu is pastor of Mount Zion United African Church, a UB church in Philadelphia, Pa.
- 21 Jul
by News
No commentsUB Pastor Publishes Book on Daniel
Rev. Bob Conway, a retired United Brethren minister, has published a book called Decoding Daniel, a commentary on the book of Daniel. If you are interesting in obtaining a copy, you can order one for $15 (which includes tax and postage), from: Robert Conway, 597 Houser Road, Fayetteville, PA 17222.
After 17 years as pastor of [...]
