Posts from November, 2009
- 30 Nov
by G. Blair Dowden
No commentsCelebrate Diversity
During a chapel message to Huntington University students in early September, I presented five practical tips for modeling unity as believers within a diverse community. I discussed points one and two earlier. Here is the third one.
3. Celebrate diversity.
Diversity truly is a gift from God. He created each of us in his image, and we [...] - 27 Nov
by News
No commentsUpdate on Sandy Whipple
Bishop Phil Whipple reports that his wife, Sandy, had her heart catheterization, and there is no blockage. Praise the Lord! There is an irregularity with her heartbeat which can be regulated with a change in medication.
Thank you for your prayers for her. - 27 Nov
by News
No commentsNext Spring: Work Needed on UB Mission House
Global Ministries owns a small house in Huntington, Ind., where missionaries on furlough stay. It is used almost continuously.
In the spring, we’d like some exterior work done on the home, particularly repairs to the back porch and some painting. Would you or your church be able to provide the labor? Contact Jeff Bleijerveld to make [...] - 25 Nov
by News
No commentsPrayer for Sandy Whipple
Bishop Phil Whipple and his wife, Sandy, were supposed to be on vacation this week. However, this afternoon Phil took Sandy to St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind., where she is being checked out for heart symptoms.
Sandy is scheduled for a heart catheterization. She and Bishop Phil would appreciate your prayers at this time. - 25 Nov
by News
No commentsFeb 2010: Mission Team Leader Training
Global Ministries will sponsor another workshop for persons interested in leading short-term mission trips. We did four such events in 2008.
Date: February 12-13, 2010
Location: Mainstreet Church, Walbridge, Ohio
Cost: $60
This workshop is open for all persons who either will lead short-term trips in 2010 or who may be considering leading trips in the future.
Participants will receive [...] - 25 Nov
by Jeff Bleijerveld
1 commentA New Meaning for Christmas
My daughter, Julie Navrotsky, works for World Relief in refugee resettlement. World Relief was formed in 1944 as a sub-commission of the National Association of Evangelicals, of which the United Brethren church is a member denomination. World Relief’s mission is to empower the local church to serve the most vulnerable.
Julie sent me a link to [...] - 24 Nov
by G. Blair Dowden
No commentsRecognize and Confess Sins of Prejudice
We need to examine ourselves to see where we have been insensitive and prejudiced toward other persons.
- 23 Nov
by News
No commentsBishop Whipple Makes Surprise Return to Colwood
The occasion: to present a National Conference ministerial license to Pastor Jonathan Herron.
- 20 Nov
by News
No commentsReash and Montgomery Churches Withdraw
Two churches have have chosen to withdraw from the denomination.
Reash UB (Cochranton, Pa.) withdrew effective October 31, 2009. They had an average attendance of 30 in 2008.
Montgomery UB (Montgomery, Mich.) withdrew effective June 7, 2009. They merged with New Testament Ministries, Inc. to form The New Beginnings Church, Inc. Montgomery had an average attendance of [...] - 20 Nov
by Jeff Bleijerveld
1 commentSeeking Acceptance and Losing Relevance
At the Canadian National Conference, Bishop Brian Magnus asserted, “Jesus was not accepted, but his mission and message were totally relevant.”
Commenting on the desire for churches to be relevant in our society today, Bishop Magnus went on to say that some churches have sought acceptance and have lost their relevance. Still others have put all [...]
