Posts from March, 2008
- 26 Mar
by News
No commentsApril 12: Internet Safety Seminar at Eagle Quest UB
On April 12, Eagle Quest UB Church in Columbia City, Ind., will present an Internet safety seminar called “Get Connected.” The purpose is to inform parents and youth workers about the dangers of the internet, and offer proactive ways to keep youth safe. Topics include internet bullying, on-line predators, internet pornogrphy, social networking, and security [...]
- 26 Mar
by News
No commentsDeath of Betty Neeb
Jay Michaud of Pleasant Valley UB (Lake Odessa, Mich.) sent this item: “It may be of interest to some in the United Brethren church, and the former Michigan Conference in particular, that Betty Neeb of Clarksville, Mich., passed away on Monday, March 24. She was the wife of the late UB minister Max Ovenshire [...]
- 13 Mar
by News
No commentsPurpose-Driven Workshop on April 12
Pathway Community Church, a UB church in Jackson, Mich., will host a Purpose Driven-Basic Workshop on Saturday, April 12. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., and the workshop lasts from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The conference normally costs $199 per person, but Pathway has arranged the following special pricing:$50 per person.
$40 per person for groups of 5-9.
$30 [...] - 13 Mar
by News
No commentsBible Quizzing in Pennsylvania and West Virginia
L-r: The Bible quiz teams from Blue Rock UB (Waynesboro, Pa.), and Fountain UB (Keyser, W. Va.).
L-r: The Bible quiz team from Mount Pleasant UB in Chambersburg, Pa.
You don’t hear much about Bible quizzing anymore, but it’s still going on. Every year, church teams in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia compete.
Here are photos [...] - 13 Mar
by HU News
No commentsMotorcycle License Plate for Huntington University
The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles has released a special recognition motorcycle license plate for Huntington University. The design features the university’s athletic logo.
An authorization form is needed to purchase the plate from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles office. To obtain the form, log on to www.huntington.edu/plate.htm.
Specialty plates are available for a number of organizations [...] - 13 Mar
by HU News
No commentsHU Consolidates the Graduate School
Huntington University’s Graduate School will consolidate two programs into one new program. The Master of Arts programs in pastoral ministries and discipling ministries will be merged to form the new Master of Arts in ministry leadership program.
In addition, the university’s Graduate School of Christian Ministries will now be referred to as the Graduate School and [...] - 13 Mar
by HU News
No commentsHU’s 2008 Theatre Camp
This summer, the Huntington University will host its third Summer Theatre Youth Camp. From June 25-July 20, campers entering grades kindergarten through 12 in the fall will learn basic theatrical training from theatre professionals and perform a fully produced musical theatre production. This summer’s performance will be “Guys and Dolls Jr.,” and every camper will [...]
- 13 Mar
by News
No commentsNew Youth Pastor at Colwood
David Dickson has been hired as Youth Pastor at Colwood UB (Caro, Mich.).
- 12 Mar
by News
No commentsUB Mike Ripley Retiring from State Politics
The Fort Wayne (Ind.) Journal Gazette posted an article about Mike Ripley, a member of Monroe UB church in Monroe, Ind. Ripley has served 12 years in the Indiana state house (since 1996), but has decided against seeking re-election. Ripley and his wife, Diane, have seven children.
- 10 Mar
by Ron Ramsey
No commentsIn the Army of the Lord
I’m just finishing the book Band of Brothers, by Stephen Ambrose, which Pat Jones told me about. It is about a group of soldiers in World War 2 who were led by Dick Winters, who was a tremendous leader. They were sent to the front lines, the first to go in, and they lost people. [...]
