Posts from July, 2010

  • 15 Jul
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    Obit: Death of Virginia Blaine

    Virginia (Royse) Blaine, 92, passed away at 3:17 p.m. on Wednesday, July 14, 2010. She was the wife and companion in ministry since 1944 (66 years) of Rev. Robert Blaine, a longtime pastor in the United Brethren church. The Blaines and their two children and families all live in Greenfield, Ohio. Virginia was a member [...]

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  • 14 Jul
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    Death of George Rhodifer

    George Rhodifer, pastor of the Olivet UB church (New Lebanon, Ohio) and a cluster leader, passed away last night, July 13.

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  • 14 Jul
    by HU News

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    2010 English Camp Underway

    Huntington University’s Institute for TESOL Studies (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), is conducting a three-week program in East Asia. This is the fourth year the University has been involved in this project. They are conducting both teacher training sessions for English teachers and English Camps for students. A broad network of friends has [...]

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  • 14 Jul
    by Global Ministries

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    Spencers Home on Furlough

    Dave and Becky Spencer, Global Ministries staff serving in Brazil with Wycliffe Bible Translators, have returned to the States on furlough. They are now in Littleton, Colorado. They are staying in the home of a Wycliffe friend who travels a lot. For transportation, they found a mini-van through RighteousRides, a ministry which provides reliable vehicles [...]

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  • 14 Jul
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    HU’s EXCEL Offering 3 New Online Programs

    New online programs in Organizational Management, Business Administration, and Human Resource Management.

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  • 12 Jul
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    Update on Bishop Wilber Sites, Jr.

    Annette Sites sent this update about her father-in-law, Bishop Emeritus Wilber Sites, Jr. (right). As reported earlier, he was admitted to Intensive Care in Chambersburg, Pa., on June 27.  Annette writes: “Many thanks for all the prayers and well wishes sent on Wilber’s behalf over the past two weeks. We praise the Lord that he [...]

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  • 12 Jul
    by Global Ministries

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    Weber’s Writings

    Doug Weber, Global Ministries staff with HCJB Radio in Ecuador, has a blog, Weber’s Writings, which he updates periodically. His two most recent posts deal with: Persons who come to Ecuador during the summer as short-term missionaries. Using social media (like Facebook) in missions.

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  • 8 Jul
    by Global Ministries

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    Good News from Jamaica

    Owen Gordon (right), a UB minister in Jamaica and president of Jamaica Bible College, sent this note: “It has been a couple weeks since I requested special prayers for our lovely island. Thank you for being faithful in upholding us in your prayers! God continues to come through for us. The Security forces continue the [...]

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  • 8 Jul
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    Jenaya Bonner Leaves for Macau

    Jenaya Bonner has begun her service as a member of the Global Ministries staff in Macau. She left Fort Wayne, Ind., on the morning of July 6. She will teach English as well as build relationships with local youth and assist as a teacher trainer. Jenaya grew up near Huntington, Ind., and attended Emmanuel Community [...]

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  • 4 Jul
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    Obit: Elizabeth Hunt, UB Pastor’s Wife

    Elizabeth Lydia Grace Hunt, 81, of Ithaca, Mich., passed away Wednesday, June 30. She was the widow of Rev. William Hunt, a former United Brethren minister. Arrangements Viewing: 6-8 p.m. Monday, July 5. Location: Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca Chapel, Itacha, Mich. Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 6. Location: Ithaca Church of God. Elizabeth married [...]

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