Posts from July, 2007
- 10 Jul
by News
No commentsUpdate from Jana Hoobler
Jana Hoobler, missionary in Macau, sent this news update on June 27. The summer children’s classes at Living Stone Church have gotten off to a good start. Many of the children have studied with us before, so I’m getting to know them and their parents better. Pray for wisdom in the best way to invite [...]
- 10 Jul
by HU News
No commentsHU Graduates Emerge from Four New Majors
On May 19, Huntington University awarded degrees to 200 students during Commencement Exercises. Four new programs at Huntington University saw their first graduates walk the aisle Marci Roller, an elementary teacher in Andrews, Ind., received the Master of Education degree. The program, begun in 2005, now enrolls 15-25 students each term. Six students received degrees [...]
- 10 Jul
by HU News
No commentsRoger Skinner Honored by Huntington University
HU Board Chairman Ed Souers (left) and Dean of the College Norris Friesen (right) conduct the hooding ceremony for Roger Skinner. Huntington University awarded four honorary degrees at its 2007 Commencement Exercises on May 19. Among them was Roger Skinner, a United Brethren endorsed missionary serving as USA executive director of OMS International. He was [...]
- 10 Jul
by News
No commentsAlan and Doris MacDonald – A New Role
Alan and Doris MacDonald left Wycliffe Bible Translators at the end of 2006 after over 30 years of service in the Philippines, Hong Kong, and several stateside assignments. no longer serving as missionaries with Wycliffe Bible Translators. Alan is now Pastor of Global Engagement at Fairfax Community Church in Fairfax, Va. Doris is half of [...]
- 10 Jul
by News
No commentsNation’s Youngest Mayor Comes to Hillsdale UB
Hillsdale, Mich., has the nation’s only teenage mayor, which has earned him celebrity status. Mayor Michael Sessions (right) has appeared on Letterman, Good Morning America, etc. after winning election as a write-in candidate by two votes while still a high school senior. Now a 19-year-old freshman at Hillsdale College, Mayor Sessions accepted an invitation to [...]
- 9 Jul
by News
No commentsDeath of Olive Weaver
Olive Weaver (Rickersey), a former UB missionary in Sierra Leone, passed away on Friday, July 6, 2007. Olive’s Christian commitment led her to many yeas of mission work in Sierra Leone and Australia, as well as to teaching elementary children in Fort Erie, Ontario. Olive’s husband, Tom, an Australian, passed away in 1996. Olive leaves [...]
- 9 Jul
by Ron Ramsey
No commentsReflections from National Conference
Been awhile since I have made an entry to this blog. I’m afraid I only have excuses and not valid reasons. But I wanted to reflect a little bit about the recent National Conference 2007. First, let me say that it far exceeded my expectations. Maybe I had low expectations, but I don’t think so. [...]
