Posts from June, 2011
- 20 Jun
by Global Ministries
No commentsTeens from Germany Visit the US
Galen and Maritta Fiedler, non-traditional staff with Global Ministries, brought a group of 18 teens and 2 chaperones from the Aloys Henhofer School in Germany. They spent the week of June 13 participating in the regular teen camp at Camp Cobutic in Bellafontaine, Ohio. They are now spending six days visiting Huntington University. During their [...]
- 20 Jun
by Global Ministries
No comments5 Teams, 4 Countries
Several short-term mission teams are currently overseas or traveling. Honduras Medical Team. A group of 22 people arrived in Honduras on June 17, ready to conduct a series of clinics at UB churches. They are staying in Olanchito. They conducted clinics on Saturday (June 18) and Monday (June 20). So far they have seen 700 [...]
- 20 Jun
by News
No commentsObit: Ardith Shideler, 72
Ardith A. Shideler, 72, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2011. She was a member of Dillman UB church in Warren, Ind. For many years, Ardith served as treasurer and Finance Commission Chairperson for Central Conference. Visitation: Monday, June 20, 2-8 pm. Visitation Location: Glancy-H. Brown and Son Funeral Home, 203 N. Matilda St., Warren, Ind. [...]
- 20 Jun
by HU News
No commentsArthur Wilson Named Interim Campus Pastor
Rev. Arthur Wilson has been named interim campus pastor of Huntington University, with responsibility for shaping and mentoring the student body to have hearts for God. He replaces Rev. Bill Fisher, who left the university in June after 18 years as Campus Pastor. Wilson serves as the director of urban scholarship and mentoring at Huntington [...]
- 16 Jun
by News
No commentsJune 19: Trinity Sunday
Dr. Paul R. Fetters In the Western Christian liturgical calendar, Trinity Sunday is the first Sunday after Pentecost. Trinity Sunday celebrates the Christian doctrine of the Trinity–the mystery of the Triune Godhead: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. As United Brethren in Christ, we say in our Confession of Faith: “In the name of God, we [...]
- 16 Jun
by News
No commentsRegistrations: Shooting Past 700
As of Thursday morning, June 16, we have 719 people registered for National Conference, which begins in just under two weeks. The national office is a flurry of activity with conference-related stuff–phone calls, emails, sundry preparations. Reports from denominational officials will be posted today on the National Conference website.
- 15 Jun
by Global Ministries
No commentsMission Project: Motorcycles for Superintendents
Global Ministries has posted a new mission project involving Sierra Leone. Project: Honda XL 125 motorcycles for the six regional superintendents. Location: Sierra Leone Cost:$40,800 ($6800 per motorcycle) Sierra Leone National Conference has six regional superintendents who supervise church ministries in their regions. Over the years, these regional superintendents have not been as effective as [...]
- 14 Jun
by Global Ministries
No commentsMission Project: Sierra Leone National Office
Global Ministries has added a new mission project on the UBGlobal.org website. Project: Renovations on the national office. Location: Bo, Sierra Leone Cost: $30,000 The United Brethren National Office in Bo was built 19 years ago. It has seven rooms, a hall, and restroom. However, the building was never totally completed due to the rebel [...]
- 14 Jun
by Staff Openings
No commentsIdaville, Pa.: Assistant Pastor
Idaville UB church (Idaville, Pa.) is looking for a fulltime assistant pastor. This person will be responsible to plan, oversee, and coordinate all activities of the youth and young adults in the church, and oversee the entire music ministry of the church.
- 13 Jun
by HU News
No commentsHuntington’s Loan Repayment Plan
Huntington University was mentioned in a USA Today article about private liberal arts colleges that help students repay loans. This is targeted at students headed toward careers in low-paying public-service fields, enabling private colleges to attract and keep students who otherwise might opt for something cheaper…or skip college altogether. The article quoted Erica Harris, 22, [...]
