Posts from January, 2008
- 16 Jan
by News
No comments“Messiah” Highlights at Daytona UB
Jennie Bishop, a member of the praise team at Daytona UB church (Holly Hill, Fla.), sent this report about Christmas at First UB church: “The Daytona UB church honored our Lord and Savior this Christmas season during each Sunday morning of Advent with a special song, a special music selection, and a narrative presentation. [...]
- 15 Jan
by Ministers
No comments2007 Annual Reports Now Online
The 2007 Pastors and Local Church reports are ready. The one-page Pastor’s Report must be submitted by every licensed minister. Each senior pastor must take responsibility for submitting the Local Church Annual Report, which provides statistics and other information about the church’s ministry in 2007. A packet containing the reports is being sent to each [...]
- 14 Jan
by News
No commentsLadies Breakaway Retreat March 14-15
Annette Sites, pastor’s wife at Jerusalem Chapel UB (Churchville, Va.) and a member of the denominational Women’s Ministry Team, is the keynote speaker at the annual Ladies Breakaway Retreat. The retreat will be held March 14-15 at Rhodes Grove Camp in Chambersburg, Pa. This inter-denominational retreat has been happening for over ten years. This year’s [...]
- 14 Jan
by Ministers
No commentsDoug Moyer: Youth Pastor at Lancaster
Doug Moyer was hired December 14 as part-time youth pastor of Lancaster UB church (Lancaster, Ohio).
- 11 Jan
by News
No commentsLancaster UB’s Live Nativity
Sharon Lucas, secretary at Lancaster UB (Lancaster, Ohio), sent this Christmas report: “Lancaster United Brethren Church held a Live Nativity this year for the first time in several years. It had been a fixture in the community for several years. The Theme was “Follow the Light.” With a large billboard and a rented spotlight, folks [...]
- 11 Jan
by Ministers
No commentsDevon Strine Resignation
Devon Strine has resigned as senior pastor of Kunkle UB church in Kunkle, Ohio, effective January 10, 2008.
- 11 Jan
by Ron Ramsey
1 commentReflecting on the Last Two Years (Part 2)
A couple days ago, in Part 1, I discussed my dismay over the many churches that are disobedient to the Great Commission. Now I’d like to tackle a second issue that has concerned me as I interact with our churches. 2. The amount of conflict that exists in so many of our churches. There are [...]
- 9 Jan
by Ron Ramsey
4 commentsReflecting on the Last Two Years (Part 1)
Wow, 2008 already. I have been reflecting over the past two years of my term as bishop. People often ask me if I enjoy what I do. I usually laugh and tell them I am not sure this job is supposed to be enjoyed. That is, however, not altogether true. I then explain that some [...]
- 8 Jan
by Ministers
No commentsDeath of Cheryl Leighton
Cheryl Leighton, wife of Pastor Joe Leighton of Salem Chapel UB church (Junction City, Ohio), passed away early this morning. Since the beginning of September, she has been fighting cancer. Both the viewing and the funeral will be held at the Lancaster UB church in Lancaster, Ohio. It is located at 1125 Pleasantville Road in [...]
- 8 Jan
by Ministers
No commentsDonelle Raab Diagnosed with Cancer
Donelle Raab, wife of Michigan minister Dick Raab, was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor on her spinal column this week. She began radiation this week to be followed up with chemo. She is in a good bit of pain despite medication. Dick and Donnelle served 42 years in the pastoral ministry, retiring in January 2007 [...]
