Posts from August, 2008
- 27 Aug
by HU News
No commentsSoccer Camp in Walbridge, Ohio
The Huntington University men’s soccer team partnered with Mainstreet Church in Walbridge, Ohio, to host the Onside Soccer Camp August 11-14. Two coaches and 23 players worked with 86 children, ages 4-13. The children participated in drills, games and team time activities. This is the second camp the team has organized for the church and [...]
- 27 Aug
by Ron Ramsey
No commentsThey Say
I don’t know how I got on the email list for Beyond Borders, but I received an email from them yesterday. The subject is something that we have a lot of problem with in the UB Church: gossip (I don’t think we are unique in that). I suggest that you read the little article by [...]
- 27 Aug
by Global Ministries
No commentsNotes from the Olympics
One of our staff members in Macau writes: Going to the Olympics was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for me. I’m not actually that huge of a sports fan, but I’ve always thought it would be fun to experience the atmosphere of the Olympics…and it was! I think the thing I enjoyed most was just the excitement [...]
- 26 Aug
by News
No comments103 Marathons
Submitted by Ron Watterly, pastor of McCallum UB church, Delon, Mich. Jerry Johncock recently completed his 103rd marathon. That’s normally not a newsworthy item. Did I mention that Jerry is 80 years old? He not only completed the race, he set a new national record for runners in his age group, four hours, 11 minutes, [...]
- 26 Aug
by Pat Jones
1 commentThe Cluster System After Three Years
We adopted the cluster system at the 2005 National Conference. At that time, two competing philosophies were at work: We need to do everything at the cluster level, including who leads the cluster and what they do. Don’t appoint cluster leaders. We want clear direction. Tell us what to do, and appoint our cluster leader. [...]
- 25 Aug
by Steve Dennie
No commentsJamaican Pride
I sent a note to Owen Gordon (right), UB endorsed missionary and president of Jamaica Bible College, commenting on how excited Jamaica must be over the success of their sprinters in the Olympics. Owen responded: “Oh yes Steve. There has been a euphoria that has swept across the country. People gathered in groups to celebrate. [...]
- 24 Aug
by Ministers
No commentsProgress of Polly Dunten
Darwin Dunten, pastor of First UB in Findlay, Ohio, is posting daily about the progress of his wife, Polly, after undergoing surgery July 28 to remove a brain tumor. There are good days and bad days. You can send notes of encouragement to
- 23 Aug
by Guest
No commentsBe the Church
Valerie Reynolds, Senior Pastor, Mt. Hope UB, Carson City, Mich. Last week I spent some time with John and Valerie Reynolds in Carson City, Mich., where Valerie is pastor of the Mount Hope UB. She showed me an article she wrote for the local newspaper. I liked it and wanted to share it here.– Ron [...]
- 22 Aug
by News
No commentsMission Team Training
Jeff Bleijerveld and Donna Hollopeter are at the Salem UB church (Chambersburg, Pa.), conducting the first of four Mission Team Leadership Training events. The training will last through Saturday. The goal is to train persons who can lead mission trips. Nine people pre-registered for the Pennsylvania edition. You can still register for the events in [...]
- 21 Aug
by HU News
No commentsFour New Huntington University Faculty
L-r: Lee Shortridge, Michael Slane, Jonathan Krull, Jay Duffer. Four new members are joining the Huntington University faculty this fall. Lee Shortridge, assistant professor of art. His resume includes a Master of Fine Arts degree in 1982 from Rosary College Graduate School of Fine Arts in Florence, Italy (he focused on drawing and painting). Shortridge [...]
