Posts from July, 2007
- 24 Jul
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No commentsGood News from Mattru Hospital
Billy Simbo, now serving as Superintendent of Sierra Leone National Conference, sent a report about recent developments at Mattru Hospital in Sierra Leone. Mattru Hospital, which became a headquarters for rebels during the civil war, is rising out of the ashes. This mission hospital is making great strides, according to this July report from Superintendent [...]
- 19 Jul
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No commentsJuly Update from Jana Hoobler
Significant things are happening in children’s ministry. We’re coming to the last of six consecutive weeks of children’s classes, so we know the children pretty well by now. They have brought lots of laughter during the summer! Please pray for the following:
On Friday, July 20, a team that from our Hong Kong churches will share [...]
- 16 Jul
by HU News
No commentsHU Breaks Ground for New Residence Hall
Huntington University broke ground for a new residence hall on July 12. Construction will be completed in time for the fall 2008 semester. The facility is designed to house 150 undergraduate students, mostly freshmen and sophomores.
The university’s current housing capacity is 718 beds, including residence halls, Forester Village apartments, and two campus-owned houses. During the [...] - 16 Jul
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No commentsTom Ponsot Golf Tournament
The 3rd Annual Tom Ponsot Memorial Classic Golf Tournament will be held on September 15, 2007, with the proceeds going to support Camp Cotubic in Bellefontaine, Ohio. Many of us have fond memories of attending summer camp while we were growing up. Friendships were formed, knees were skinned, challenges were conquered, life-long lessons were learned, [...]
- 13 Jul
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No commentsDeath of Mildred Griffin
Mildred Griffin from Avlon UB church (Bremen, Ohio) passed away July 11. She was the mother of Jane Baker, who served as a missionary in Sierra Leone with her husband, Dr. Ron Baker. Mildred was well-known in the old Scioto Conference. She spent her latter years in a care facility in California.
- 11 Jul
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1 commentTransition at College Park Church
Brent Birdsall (right), pastor of College Park UB church in Huntington, Ind., since 1993, has resigned to accept a position on staff with a church in Minnesota. Starting August 13, he will be Adult Ministries Pastor at Berean Baptist Church in Burnsville, Minn., overseeing all ministries from post-college through senior adults.
Brent and Sandie Birdsall and [...] - 11 Jul
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No commentsUpdates from Jennifer Blandin
Jennifer Blandin, UB missionary in Macau, sent these notes on June 17.
Living Stone Church hosted an ELP Sunday service the end of May. Besides our students being invited to come, people already attending Living Stone were encouraged to bring friends. About 50 people attended! Two women, who had been attending the follow-up sessions for chapel, [...]
- 11 Jul
by HU News
No commentsHuntington’s New Nursing Program – Two Gifts
Parkview Huntington Hospital has awarded a $75,000 grant for Huntington University’s new nursing program. This gift is in addition to Parkview’s $100,000 grant in February 2006.
“We could not imagine starting a program without the support of Parkview Huntington Hospital,” said Dr. Norris Fr5iesen, vice president and dean of the university, “and we anticipate a long-term [...] - 11 Jul
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No commentsPastoral Assignment: Lakeville, Ind.
Daniel Drake has been appointed as supply pastor for the Olive Branch UB Church, Lakeville, Ind., effective June 24, 2007.
- 10 Jul
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No commentsFaith and Freedom Sunday
On Sunday, July 1, Franklin UB church (New Albany, Ohio) held its third annual Faith & Freedom Sunday. The purpose is to give thanks to God and recognize local citizens who have gone above and beyond the ordinary to support their country. It is also a time of recognition of the church’s military veteran as [...]
