Pastor Esdras, one of our Guatemalan pastors, was seriously injured several years ago. His injuries left him confined to a wheelchair. His wheelchair is his only means of travel, and constant trips up and down the hill to his church and visits to his parishioners have taken their toll on the chair. He needs a heavy-duty motorized wheelchair. Cost: $2000. If you or your church could underwrite this expense, please contact Donna Hollopeter in Global Ministries by email (donna@ub.org) or by calling toll-free 888-622-3019.

Rev. Carlson Becker, and his wife, Naomi (right), have been serving in the role of English speaking pastor at Living Stone Church on Taipa, Macau (adjacent to southern China), along with working with the English Language Program. Their three-year term ends this summer.

Living Stone Church has inquired about another person or couple coming to follow for the Beckers for an additional three-year term. This would allow Living Stone to continue its international ministry, and would give our Chinese co-worker, Michael Chan, additional time for his studies.

Global Ministries is looking for an individual/or couple with experience in ministry, who can provide sound biblical preaching, offer ministry mentoring to Michael Chan, and perhaps have some involvement in the English Language Program or other ministry opportunities. Persons interested would need to raise their support by partnering with churches and individuals in North America.

For more details, contact Donna Hollopeter at Global Ministries by email (donna@ub.org) or by calling toll-free 888-622-3019.

“Leading Change: Challenges and Opportunities for the 21st Century Church,” is the title of the next continuing education class being offered through the Ecclesiastes Institute, a ministry of Rhodes Grove Camp in Chambersburg, Pa. The class will be led by Anthony Blair, dean of Academic Affairs at Easter College (Philadelphia, Pa.) and a UB minister, and Jo Ann Kunz, a member of the pastoral staff of Hosanna Christian Fellowship. The text Forgotten Ways: Reactivating the Missional Church, will be used as a tool and is available to purchase through Rhodes Grove. A buffet lunch will be provided by the camp.

Date: Monday, February 9, 2008
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

The classes are offered in partnership with Lancaster Bible College and qualify for a .5 CEU rating and an accompanying certificate.