Posts from February, 2008
- 22 Feb
by News
No commentsUpdate from Jana Hoobler
The two-year anniversary of Living Stone Church is this month. It’s incredible to see how many people God has gathered into the congregation and the ways people are growing spiritually. All of our services are bilingual, which has its challenges, but I sometimes wonder if a “monolingual” worship service would seem boring to me [...]
- 21 Feb
by HU News
No commentsStewardship Training for Local Churches
Bishop Emeritus Paul Hirschy, now on staff at Huntington University, is offering to local churches the “Good Sense” stewardship training produced by the Willow Creek Association. This is a six hour session which can be offered on Saturday or Sunday.
The Good Sense training helps participants understand biblical stewardship principles and develop a personal spending plan. [...] - 20 Feb
by HU News
No commentsThe Paul R. Fetters Prayer Chapel at HU
The prayer chapel in Huntington University’s new residence hall will be called the Paul R. Fetters Chapel after Dr. Paul Fetters, who has spent his career serving the United Brethren in Christ Church as a pastor and in the Graduate School of Christian Ministries.
The Huntington University Board of Trustees adopted the resolution naming the chapel [...] - 20 Feb
by News
No commentsDeath of Rev. Ora D. Lovell
Dr. Ora D. Lovell, 93, a longtime minister in the UB church, passed away February 19 in Circleville, Ohio. Here are the funeral arrangements:
Location: Wellman’s Funeral Home, 1455 N. Court St., Circleville, Ohio.
Viewing: Thursday, February 21, 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Friday, February 22, at Wellman’s. - 20 Feb
by Steve Dennie
No commentsGary Dilley: Well Done!
Here in the national office, we’re excited about the upcoming arrival of Jeff Bleijerveld as the new Director of Global Ministries. He’s a quality guy who will fit right in. I’ll enjoy watching him take our missions program to the next level…whatever that is. Jeff starts on March 3.
Tomorrow, the office staff will hold a [...] - 11 Feb
by HU News
No commentsHuntington U on Facebook
Are you a Facebook member? If so, you might be interested in joining one of the Facebook groups related to Huntington University. Just log-in and do a search for one of these group names. You might even be able to connect with some long-lost friends and classmates.
Huntington University Supporters. Currently has 247 members.
Huntington College Alumni. [...] - 11 Feb
by News
No commentsOrdination of Darrel Bosworth
Darrel Bosworth (right, with his wife, Barbara), senior pastor of Kilpatrick UB church (Woodland, Mich.), was ordained on February 10 by Bishop Ron Ramsey at the church.
- 11 Feb
by News
No commentsUpdates from Coleta, Ill.
Here are some recent news items from Coleta UB in Coleta, Ill.
In early December, 24 youth and adults attended a Casting Crowns concert. Amazingly, though the tickets were purchased by three different people, each buying eight tickets, everyone got to sit together.
The church adopted a family through the county health department to bless for Christmas. [...] - 11 Feb
by News
No commentsRetirement of Robert Schubert
Robert Schubert retired as pastor of Center Hill UB (Mount Carroll, Ill.) at the end of December 2007. Floyd West has been appointed as interim pastor for January through April 2008.
- 9 Feb
by News
No commentsDeath of Peggy Richardson
Peggy Richardson, whose husband John Richardson pastored UB churches for many years, has passed away. The funeral will be Monday, February 11, in Van Wert, Ohio. Cowans Funeral Home in Van Wert is in charge of the arrangements.
