Posts from June, 2007
- 25 Jun
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No commentsDillman UB Performing Cantata July 7
Dillman UB church is presenting its cantata “Liberty” on Sunday, July 8, at 6 p.m. The performance will be held at College Park UB church in Huntington, Ind.
Dillman originally did this cantata on the opening night of Central Conference several years ago. They later added some characters and performed it at the Life Center in [...] - 17 Jun
by Pat Jones
1 commentPreach the Word
Years ago I was teaching an all men’s Sunday school class and wanted to have them turn to some Scriptures that were not in the quarterly they used. Only one man had a Bible with him. I encouraged them to set the example by bringing their Bibles, noting that a Christian without his Bible is [...]
- 13 Jun
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No commentsDeath of Margaretta Manchey
Mrs. Margaretta Manchey passed away on June 2 at age 95. She was recognized by the Guinness book of World Records for having played the organ at her home church for 77 years. Her home church is Otterbein Church in Waynesboro, Pa. (a United Brethren congregation until withdrawing in 2005).
She also played the organ for [...] - 11 Jun
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No commentsFive Changes Made to the UB Constitution
The 2007 US National Conference, meeting on June 1 in Huron, Ohio, gave official approval to five changes to the Constitution. All five proposed changes, called referenda, were advanced by the 2005 US National Conference and voted upon by members of all UB churches in the United States during February 2007.
Each referendum received at least [...] - 11 Jun
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No commentsTwo Items Removed from National Church Covenant
The US National Conference approved two changes to the National Church Covenant, which United Brethren churches must sign every two years (2007 was the first year for that). The covenant consists of eight points. By action of the 2007 US National Conference, points 5 and 8 have been removed.
Point 5 says, “They are intererested in [...] - 10 Jun
by Pat Jones
1 commentHearts Laid Bare
The past few days I have enjoyed reflecting on National Conference. It was such a joy to watch the interactions of all the attendees with each other. Sharing ideas, renewing friendships, discussing the speaker’s points, praying for each other, simply caring for each other. It was a beautiful snapshot of the Body of Christ.
The most [...] - 7 Jun
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No commentsSnapshots from the US National Conference
The 2007 US National Conference drew over 920 UB people to the Sawmill Creek Resort in Huron, Ohio. This may have been the largest UB gathering ever. The only comparable event was “Challenge 88,” the “Vacation with a Purpose” convention held in 1988 in Knoxville, Tenn.
Bishop Ron Ramsey assembled a planning committee of persons from [...] - 7 Jun
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2 commentsNew Executive Leadership Team Elected
Delegates to the US National Conference elected eight of the 12 members of the Executive Leadership Team. The ELT, the highest governing body between sessions of the National Conference, meets twice a year.
The delegates chose one layperson and one ordained minister from each of the four regions. Four of the persons chosen are new. The [...] - 7 Jun
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No commentsRon Ramsey Re-Elected as Bishop
Ron Ramsey was re-elected as bishop of the US National Conference during the business session on Friday morning, June 1. He was the only nominee placed before the conference.
When Bishop Ramsey was elected in 2005, the understanding was that he would serve a four-year term. However, the Constitution required that each National Conference elect a [...] - 6 Jun
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No commentsMay 30 Update from Jana Hoobler
Jana Hoobler, with the English Language Program in Macau, sent this update on May 30:
Some of the women at Living Stone Church started a women’s prayer meeting on Wednesday nights. This group of about ten women is becoming a special support group and circle of friendship for me. I’m thankful for the ways the church [...]
