Posts from July, 2010
- 15 Jul
by Ministers
2 commentsObit: 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 [...]
- 14 Jul
by Ministers
1 commentDeath of George Rhodifer
George Rhodifer, pastor of the Olivet UB church (New Lebanon, Ohio) and a cluster leader, passed away last night, July 13.
- 14 Jul
by HU News
No comments2010 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 [...]
- 14 Jul
by Global Ministries
No commentsSpencers 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 [...]
- 14 Jul
by HU News
No commentsHU’s EXCEL Offering 3 New Online Programs
New online programs in Organizational Management, Business Administration, and Human Resource Management.
- 12 Jul
by Ministers
No commentsUpdate 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 [...]
- 12 Jul
by Global Ministries
No commentsWeber’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.
- 8 Jul
by Global Ministries
1 commentGood 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 [...]
- 8 Jul
by Global Ministries
No commentsJenaya 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 [...]
- 4 Jul
by Ministers
No commentsObit: 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 [...]
