Posts from October, 2009
- 20 Oct
by Ministers
No commentsFuneral Arrangements for Robert Gibbs
Robert Gibbs passed away Sunday night, October 18, 2009, at the age of 87. During World War 2, he served in China with the Signal Corp. He went on to become a United Brethren pastor, and was ordained in 1954. He served UB churches in Michigan, and also worked as an electrical engineer. After retiring, [...]
- 19 Oct
by News
1 commentMattru Hospital Undergoing Major Work
Mattru Hospital in Sierra Leone is undergoing a renovation, which is expected to be completed in October. Funds are being provided by the United Nations Population Fund, through the office of the First Lady of Sierra Leone, Mrs. Sia Nyama Koroma. On a visit to the hospital, Mrs. Koroma lamented the poor conditions, and included [...]
- 15 Oct
by Ministers
1 commentRichard Thorp: Interim Pastor at Maranatha UB
Richard Thorp, a retired UB minister, was named interim pastor of Maranatha UB in Perrington, Mich.
- 15 Oct
by Ministers
No commentsJonathan Herron Assigned to Colwood UB
Jonathan Herron has been named senior pastor of Colwood UB Church (Caro, Mich.) effective September 27, 2009. He takes the place of Phil Whipple, who was elected bishop in June. On his first Sunday preaching at Colwood, ten persons came to Christ. Jonathan holds a degree in Theater from Columbia College, and a Masters in [...]
- 15 Oct
by Ministers
No commentsDeath of Pastor Rick Pride’s Father
Rick Pride, pastor of Eagle Quest UB church (Columbia City, Ind.) is mourning the death of his father. Richard C. Pride, 84, died Monday, October 12, at his home in South Bend, Ind. He was a World War 2 vet who served in the European theatre. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, [...]
- 14 Oct
by HU News
No commentsOctober 18: HU Co-Sponsoring Newsboys Concert
Bring your youth group! Huntington University is co-sponsoring with Star88.3 a Newsboys concert this Sunday, October 18, in Fort Wayne, Ind. The concert will be held at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, starting at 6 pm. Seventh Day Slumber, Meinmotion, Bread of Stone, and In Honor of Him will also perform. The concert is [...]
- 14 Oct
by News
No commentsThanks to Women’s Groups
The Huntington University Women’s Auxiliary sends thanks to each Women’s Missionary Fellowship or Women’s Ministry group that has so generously contributed to the 2009-10 Baker Roush Hall Prayer Room project. Appreciation for the furniture and accents afforded so far has been expressed by Erica Harris, Roush Hall resident: “Thank you very much for all the [...]
- 12 Oct
by G. Blair Dowden
No commentsExploring Racial and Ethnic Diversity
Throughout this school year, Huntington University is exploring what it means to be a campus of diverse individuals from a variety of ethnic, racial, and cultural backgrounds. We want to better understand issues of ethnic and racial reconciliation, and study what the Bible them. We’ll do this through lectures, theatre productions, chapel services, diversity and [...]
- 9 Oct
by Jeff Bleijerveld
No commentsAmazing Photo from Philippines Flooding
Here’s a photo of the flooding in the Philippines from October 1. I think I would have felt safer in the water. Word from our churches in the Greater Manila area is that our churches and families have been spared their lives and have suffered only limited property damage. We have received some encouraging responses [...]
- 8 Oct
by Jeff Bleijerveld
No commentsHuntington University International Students
Donna Hollopeter and I met over lunch today with United Brethren international students attending Huntington University. Present were (l-r): Jeff Berggren (Vice President of Enrollment Management & Marketing), Katie and Bryce Razor (MK – Honduras), Minkailu Mambu (Sierra Leone), Donna Hollopeter (Global Ministries), Josue Rivera (Honduras), Alejandra Gomez (Honduras), Tena-Shay Stewart ((Jamaica), Chevonne Shaw (Jamaica), [...]
