Posts from October, 2008
- 23 Oct
by Ron Ramsey
No commentsWhat Does it Mean to be United Brethren?
Ron Ramsey, Bishop What does it mean to be a United Brethren today? In rereading Christian Newcomer’s journal, it seemed clear: we were passionate about reaching lost people. They took seriously the Great Commission. Being a United Brethren wasn’t simply a matter of taking a membership class in a local church. In many of our [...]
- 22 Oct
by News
No commentsLots of Students at Jamaica Bible College
Dalton Jenkins, pastor of Bethel Temple of Praise in Yonkers, NY, speaking at the Jamaica Bible College chapel. Owen Gordon, president of Jamaica Bible College and one of our endorsed UB missionaries, sent this good report. “Our Chapel at Jamaica Bible College is full, our canteen is congested, and our classrooms are bursting at the [...]
- 22 Oct
by Ministers
No commentsEvelyn Whetstone Undergoes Surgery
Evelyn Whetstone underwent surgery for uterine cancer October 17 in Lima, Ohio. She is the wife of Ken Whetstone, lay pastor of Victory Chapel UB church in Celina, Ohio. The surgeon feels they got it all and that she will need no further follow-up. The Lord answered prayers by containing the cancer in the one [...]
- 22 Oct
by HU News
No commentsEXCEL Expands to Fort Wayne
In February, Huntington University’s EXCEL Adult Degree Programs will begin offering classes in Fort Wayne, Ind. That makes four EXCEL locations, the others being Huntington, Columbia City, and Wabash. EXCEL offers evening classes tailored to the schedule of most working adults. Classes are held one night per week, one subject at a time. Classes last [...]
- 22 Oct
by News
1 commentDark Suit and Sunglasses
Todd Fetters writes about being a driver in a McCain motorcade, and of people assuming him to be with the secret service. It’s an enjoyable post.
- 22 Oct
by Ministers
No commentsSurgery for Denny Miller
Denny Miller, pastor of Emmanuel Community Church (Fort Wayne, Ind.) underwent surgery September 18 to remove disc fragments and repair a ruptured disc. Everything went well, and it ended two weeks of what he describes as “relentless pain.” Full recovery recovery is expected to take a year. He’ll return to the pulpit on October 25. [...]
- 21 Oct
by Ron Ramsey
No commentsMaking a Connection with God
Ron Ramsey, Bishop In early October I attended the 140th anniversary of the Liberty UB church in Stockport, Ohio. Bishop Milton Wright, father of the Wright Brothers, preached when the Liberty church was dedicated. I love being in the hills of southern Ohio. That’s my roots. And being at Liberty turned out to be among [...]
- 20 Oct
by News
No commentsHuntington: First of Six Regional Meetings
About 40 people, mostly pastors, attended the first of 6 regional meetings Bishop Ron Ramsey is holding during the next few weeks. This morning’s meeting was held at the Good Shepherd UB church in Huntington, Ind. Bishop Ramsey gave challenge to the group, speaking about Christian Newcomer, one of the early bishops whose ministry extended [...]
- 20 Oct
by News
No commentsMid-Atlantic Pastoral Resource Day
Mid-Atlantic Pastoral Resource Day will be held Monday, November 10 at Rhodes Grove Camp outside Chambersburg, Pa. The event includes afternoon seminars on key issues of interest, including the Foundation Health Insurance Plan. Speakers Ron Ramsey, Bishop Pat Jones, Director of Healthy Church Ministries Jeff Bleijerveld, Director of Global Ministries Sunday night will feature a [...]
- 20 Oct
by News
No commentsJesus is Greater Than….
Todd Fetters, pastor of Devonshire UB church (Harrisburg, Pa.) spoke recently at a youth retreat in Ocean City, N. J. He spoke on the theme “Jesus is Greater Than….” to the 18 students and 9 adults attending. He wrote on his blog about the unique commitment time on Saturday night. “About a dozen students and [...]
