Posts from September, 2006
- 30 Sep
by Ron Ramsey
3 commentsMowing, Vision, and a Focused Eye
I’ve been a little tardy in posting to the blog. No excuse really, just busy. But we all could say that, couldn’t we? Well, I was thinking about writing this post this morning while I was mowing my lawn–or more precisely, while I was on my lawn tractor. Yes, I have a riding lawn mower. [...]
- 29 Sep
by Pat Jones
No commentsLaughter
I have been in a number of serious conversations over the past months. But last week I was told a joke that struck me at the right time in the right way and I had to laugh. And I laughed, and laughed and laughed. It felt so good. It was one of those deep belly [...]
- 28 Sep
by News
No commentsCanadian Churches Celebrate 150 Years
From the 150th anniversary celebration of the United Brethren church in Canada. (larger)
The United Brethren Church in Canada celebrated its 150th Anniversary this year. Bishop Brian Magnus sent this report about their celebration:
“In June we had a huge outdoor event and invited people from every church to attend. It was partly a picnic and [...] - 28 Sep
by News
No commentsWelcome to the Mission Field, Mia Jean!
Our missionary family has a new addition. Macau missionaries David and Melissa Kline are the parents of a baby girl (right). Mia Jean Kline was born at 10:52 a.m. September 26 at the Saan Deng Hospital in Macau, China. She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces, and was just under 20 inches long.
- 28 Sep
by News
No commentsEmmanuel Hosts College Fair
Emmanuel Community UB church in Fort Wayne, Ind., will host a national Christian college fair on October 5, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. The event will bring together representatives from about 30 other Christian colleges and university from across North America to answer questions and provide information to students and parents. Huntington University will host [...]
- 28 Sep
by News
Comments are off for this postUpdate from Jana Hoobler
- 18 Sep
by News
No commentsFundraiser for Park Layne Rebuilding
George Rhodifer reports on the results of a fundraiser held Saturday, September 16, to benefit the Park Layne UB church of New Carlisle, Ohio, which was destroyed on June 6 by an arson fire. He writes:
“The fund raiseer was very successful and was attended by about 100 people. The music was great and the people [...] - 18 Sep
by News
No commentsTen Years for Jen Blandin
In a short-term world, we’re grateful for those who make long-term contributions to God’s work. Jennifer Blandin has completed ten years as one of our missionaries in Macau. Director Gary Dilley (right, with Jen), during his August trip to Macau, presented a framed certificate recognizing Jen’s ten years of service there. The presentation was made [...]
- 18 Sep
by News
No commentsBeautiful Family Sponsors Needed
We need another 15 sponsors for children in India, so they can attend school. This is part of what is called the Beautiful Family–children of parents who have leprosy or AIDS. Sponsorship for one child involves $20 a month ($240 a year). If interested, contact Darlene Burkett in Global Ministries.
- 18 Sep
by News
No commentsTeacher Needed for Macau Next Spring
We need a teacher to serve in Macau in 2007, from March 1 to June 15 (or longer). The responsibilities include teaching in the English Language Program, and helping with Bible studies and children’s ministries. A college degree (doesn’t need to be a teaching degree) is required for a work permit. If interested, please contact [...]
