Posts from July, 2010
- 28 Jul
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No commentsBishop Phil and Sandy Whipple “On the Road Again”
Bishop Phil and Sandy Whipple are making a sweep out west to visit our churches and bring a message of hope. They started their trek this past weekend, with the whole weekend spent at Adeline Christian Camp, Adeline, Illinois. The rest of their itinerary is included here:
Milltown UB, Parkston, SD (July 26)
Cream Ridge UB, Lenore, [...] - 27 Jul
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No comments2011 US National Conference
The 2011 US National Conference is less than a year away. So you need to get it on your calendar, and churches need to allow for it in their 2011 budget. Every active, licensed minister is a delegate, and each church can send at least one lay delegate. We will need to know each church’s [...]
- 26 Jul
by Global Ministries
No commentsJulie Hendricks Breaks Kneecap…Again
Julie Hendricks fell on a humid bathroom tile Monday, July 26, breaking the same kneecap she broke last winter. She entered surgery at 8 pm Spain time (2 pm Ohio time), to repeat the same procedure with the same doctors.
Troy and Julie Hendricks and family are Global Ministries endorsed staff serving as church planters with [...] - 26 Jul
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No commentsBaptisms and Conversions in Findlay, Ohio
Darwin Dunten, senior pastor of Findlay First UB church (Findlay, Ohio), sent the above photos of recent baptisms at his church. He included this report:
“This year, the church has had 7 salvations. (This does not include VBS or the jail ministry.) We continue to pray that the Lord will grant us at least one genuine [...] - 22 Jul
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No commentsSteve Dennie, “I’m Home!”
The office staff just received a phone call from Steve Dennie. He reports that he is (finally) home from the hospital on Thursday, July 22–very weak and tired, but home.
On July 15, Steve was taken to the Lutheran Hospital ER, where he was diagnosed with acute pancreatitis. For the next four days, he wasn’t able [...] - 22 Jul
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No commentsBishop Waldfogel Hospitalized
Bishop Emeritus Raymond Waldfogel was admitted to a local hospital yesterday and has been undergoing tests, with more coming today. The prognosis, according to his daughter Susan Stong, is congestive heart failure. Additional tests today will help determine the course of treatment. Bishop Waldfogel is experiencing improved breathing today and will be visited by a [...]
- 20 Jul
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1 commentObit: Death of Dean Hoffman
Dean Hoffman passed away July 19 at 11:25 pm at York Hospital, York, Pa. It was very peaceful. Over the years, Dean had been very active in United Brethren camping and other ministries.
Viewing: 6-9 pm Thursday, July 22, at Idaville UB church (Idaville, Pa.).
Funeral: 10:30 am Friday, July 23. Viewing from 9:30-10:30 prior to the [...] - 19 Jul
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No commentsSteve Dennie Undergoes Surgery … Again
It is the “year of the surgeon” for Steve Dennie, Communications Director. He is undergoing surgery today for the removal of his gall bladder. The staff is praying for a speedy recovery.
- 15 Jul
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No commentsChambersburg Group Off to Mexico
Today (July 15) is the day that 13 people from the Mt. Pleasant Church (Chambersburg, Pa.) begin an 11-day mission trip to Mexico. Their flight to Zacapu leaves at 5:15.
Mt. Pleasant is beginning a partnership with a sister United Brethren Church in our Mexico National Conference. They look forward to developing new friendships along [...] - 15 Jul
by Global Ministries
No commentsDeliks Return to Poland After Six Months
Arek and Donna Delik have returned to Poland after six months in Hong Kong (Donna’s home). Arek is pastor of a church they planted in Kutno, Poland. The Deliks write about how the church coped during their absence:
These 6 months were a real test for our church in Kutno. Many people showed great concern whether [...]
