Posts from November, 2008
- 28 Nov
by Pat Jones
No commentsA Cross-Cultural Experience in the US
You can experience cross-cultural ministry with UB churches in Massachusetts and New York City.
- 27 Nov
by News
No commentsHappy Thanksgiving!
Have a blessed Thanksgiving! See you next Monday.
- 26 Nov
by News
No commentsFennig Container Woes
Randy and Toni Fennig have been in Sierra Leone for two months now. However, their shipping container has been stuck at the port, awaiting release by the government authorities.
The container includes a tractor. This week, Randy was told that in order to process the contents of the container, they need the tractor’s vehicle identification number. [...] - 26 Nov
by Jeff Bleijerveld
No commentsMattru Hospital and the First Lady
Jeff Bleijerveld, Director of Global Ministries
Recently, the First Lady of Sierra Leone invited Billy Simbo to the presidential residence in Freetown. She was interested in having her foundation come alongside Mattru Hospital. She has a particular interest in pediatric health and in lowering infant mortality rates.
The First Lady expressed her interest in developing a working [...] - 26 Nov
by News
No commentsUpdate on George Rhodifer
George Rhodifer sent this update on his condition.
“My doctor told me she is satisfied with my recovery from my blood infection and that she did not see any reason at this time to consider any more Chemo treatments unless my condition changes. She is going to monitor me and see how I do. She will [...] - 26 Nov
by News
No commentsOlive Branch Pastoral Appointment
Dan Drake has been appointed as senior pastor of Olive Branch UB in Lakeville, Ind.
- 25 Nov
by News
No commentsDecember 5: Free Concert at Emmanuel UB
Emmanuel Community Church is hosting a free concert featuring rock band Attaboy and indie-rock newcomer The Fabulous at 7 p.m. on December 5.
Three of the four members of Attaboy, a Huntington-based alternative rock group, are graduates of Huntington University. Vocalist/keyboardist Amos Caley, who holds a degree in Bible and Religion, is the son of UB [...] - 25 Nov
by Steve Dennie
4 commentsMore Thoughts on Momentum
Steve Dennie, Communications Director
A few days ago, I mentioned something Andy Stanley said concerning momentum. Here’s another one of his thoughts.
In the church world, we put up with lack of momentum as long as we can still pay the bills.
Now there’s a sad thought. “I am financially viable, therefore I exist.” Is your church in [...] - 24 Nov
by News
No commentsObit: Marie Mellott
Marie Mellott passed away Sunday evening, November 23. She was the widow of Rev. O. Guy Mellott, who pastored the Heidlersburg UB church (Heidlersburg, Pa.) for over 20 years. For a short time, both Marie and Guy pastored the Mt. Olivet UB church in Aspers, Pa.
Memorial Service: Saturday, November 29. 10:15 – noon.
Location: Heidlersburg UB [...] - 24 Nov
by Ron Ramsey
1 commentUB Attendance: Ups and Downs
(Click on the chart for a larger view.)
Ron Ramsey, BishopThis chart shows the average attendance in United Brethren churches since 1960. In the United States (the blue lines), we climbed to a high point in the mid-1970s, fell to a low point in the mid-1980s, then gradually grew back to a new high [...]
