Posts from November, 2010
- 22 Nov
by Global Ministries
No commentsFighting Cholera in Haiti
Fonda Cassidy Fonda Cassidy, a nurse, is from Mt. Olivet UB church in Mt. Solon, Va. She has led or participated on UB medical trips to Honduras and Sierra Leone. Here, she writes about going to Haiti in October with Samaritan’s Purse. In October 2010 I left for Haiti to work with Samaritan’s Purse. I [...]
- 22 Nov
by Global Ministries
1 commentMilestones in Mamei Simbo’s Recovery
Billy Simbo, bishop of Sierra Leone Conference, will return to Sierra Leone Monday night, November 22. On Saturday, November 20, he sent this positive report on his wife, Mamei, and her continued recovery after spending three months in the hospital. Mamei has gone from just making progress to actually recovering from all of the things [...]
- 18 Nov
by Jeff Bleijerveld
No commentsPoland Project: Worship and Rehab Center
Donna and Arek Delik are endorsed staff with Global Ministries. Members of our Hong Kong Conference, the Deliks have been serving in Poland since 1999. We have sent a number of short-term teams to assist the Deliks in their ministry. The following is a description of a current project from Arek and Donna. Those who [...]
- 16 Nov
by News
No commentsWinter Slam 2011
The annual Winter Slam youth retreat is coming up February 4-6, 2011. This annual retreat, which has been held for about 20 years now, will take place in southwest Pennsylvania at the Laurelville Mennonite Church Center near Mount Pleasant, Pa. You can read all about it on the UB website–schedule, speakers, musicians, how to register, [...]
- 15 Nov
by Global Ministries
No commentsJennifer Blandin Home on Furlough
Jennifer Blandin, Global Ministries staff in Macau, returned to the States on November 3 for an extended furlough. Beginning in January 2011, she will be available to speak to United Brethren churches and other groups about what has happened in Macau during the past three years. Jennifer also plans to complete her Masters degree by [...]
- 15 Nov
by Global Ministries
No commentsMalvern Building–Before and After
As already announced, a series of work teams will head to Jamaica in January and February 2011 to help rebuild the dining hall/activity center at Malvern Camp. This is a 50/50 partnership between Global Ministries and the Jamaican churches. These dates remain available for volunteers: January 22- 29 January 29 – February 5 February 5-12 [...]
- 12 Nov
by HU News
No commentsHU Students Take the Urban Plunge
Thirteen Huntington University students will be taking the plunge next week to help those in need in the Chicago area. The trip, known as Urban Plunge, is sponsored by the Joe Mertz Center for Volunteer Service on campus and will take place Nov. 19-21. “Our purpose for the trip to Chicago is twofold,” said Grace [...]
- 12 Nov
by News
No commentsSpiritual Renewal in Fostoria, Ohio
From Sam Suman, senior pastor of Trinity UB (Fostoria, Ohio): ” A scheduled four-day revival spontaneously expanded to an eight-day outpouring of God’s Spirit on the UB church in Fostoria, Ohio. God’s people were willing seekers around the altars each evening. The final Sunday morning service ”shook” with the Presense of God’s Spirit. The transforming [...]
- 10 Nov
by News
No commentsLiving Up to Flag City USA
Jim Woodward, a member of First UB church of Findlay, Ohio, didn’t think his city was living up to its Congressional designation as Flag City USA. So he contacted the Downtown Findlay Improvement District, which bought 186 2×5-foot flags. Woodward then joined inmates from the country jail to install the flags around town in time [...]
- 9 Nov
by Global Ministries
No commentsMission Project: Send Jamaican Women to Zimbabwe
Two women from the Golden Spring UB church in Jamaica are participating in a mission trip to Zimbabe, in southern Africa, November 18 – December 4, 2010. Miss Paulette Anderson and Miss Trician Sang will be involved in teaching, teacher training, and construction at a school in Zimbabwe.They each need $3000 (US) to cover the [...]
