Posts from December, 2008
- 31 Dec
by News
No commentsThe National Conference Nominating Committee
The National Conference nominating committee always has an important job, especially when a new bishop will be elected. That’s the case right now. Upon the recommendation of Bishop Ron Ramsey, Executive Leadership Team approved a nominating committee of three ministers: J. Michael Caley (Banner of Christ, Byron Center, Mich.). He’s the chairman. Greg Reed (Morning [...]
- 30 Dec
by News
No commentsChristmas: Joint Christmas Eve Service
Brad Kittle, pastor of The Rock (Findlay, Ohio), reports: “The Rock and First UB of Findlay held a combined Christmas Eve service this year. It was an awsome experience for both churches. About 200 people attended, and that didn’t even represent all of the people from both churches! “Darwin Dunten, pastor of First UB, I [...]
- 29 Dec
by Ron Ramsey
No commentsWhat Did Your Church do for Christmas?
Ron Ramsey, Bishop United Brethren churches do a lot of neat things over the Christmas holidays. Helping needy families Participating in programs like Operation Christmas Child. Putting on special Christmas programs. Special gifts and recognition for the pastor and staff. What did your church do this year? Let me know, so we can share it [...]
- 24 Dec
by News
No commentsHave a Great Christmas!
An ice storm hit northeast Indiana last Friday, knocking out power to businesses and homes all over the area. Most power was finally restored today. But trees are down everywhere. Such was Jeff Bleijerveld’s welcome back from his trip to Sierra Leone. He arrived on December 23. He’ll no doubt have plenty to report. Anyway, [...]
- 23 Dec
by Global Ministries
No commentsFree Materials from Global Ministries
Global Ministries cleaned out some old cabinets and came across various printed materials that might interest you. We’re talking coin folders, letterhead, envelopes, and more. These are available for free on a first-come, first-served basis. All you need to do is cover the shipping cost. Check the Global Ministries site for more info.
- 22 Dec
by News
No commentsBig MAC Ski Attack
Some of your teens would no doubt enjoy taking part in the Big MAC Ski Attack. This youth ski retreat started as a ministry of the former Mid-Atlantic Conference, thus the MAC. But UB youth from Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio have taken part during the last few years. It’s open to any UB youth. Bobby [...]
- 19 Dec
by News
No commentsChristmas Cheer for a Local Family
The staff with some of the gifts, before we loaded them into Bishop Ramsey’s van (bottom). The Healthy Ministry Resources staff and the Huntington University graduate school (whose staff are housed in our building) joined forces to buy gifts for a local family. This family includes a father and mother, five kids, and another child [...]
- 18 Dec
by Ministers
No commentsSandie Birdsall Exits the ICU
Sandie Birdsall, who suffered a brain aneurysm on December 1, is now out of Intensive Care–though still in the hospital. The following is from Brent Birdsall’s Facebook post. Brent and Sandie served as UB missionaries in Africa, and Brent pastored both the Emmanuel and College Park UB churches in Indiana. He is now on staff [...]
- 18 Dec
by News
No commentsAnchor UB’s Supper with Santa
Anchor UB church (Fort Wayne, Ind.) held its Supper with Santa evening on Saturday, December 13. Over 100 people, including people from the community, attended. There were crafts for children, and lots of food. And people could get their picture taken with Santa (a return performance by Tim Bauman, a worship team guitarist who has [...]
- 18 Dec
by News
No commentsThe Annual Christmas Staff Getaway
Every year, the Healthy Ministry Resources staff and spouses go somewhere nice for a Christmas party. Two years ago it was the Bluegate Inn in Shipshewana, Ind. Last year we went to the Back 40 in Decatur, Ind. This year: the Potawatomi Inn at Pokagon State Park near Angola, Ind. With snow falling all around, [...]
