Posts from August, 2011
- 30 Aug
by News
11 commentsObit: Death of Titus Boggs
Rev. Titus J. Boggs, 61, passed away Monday morning, August 29, 2011, at the Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) hospital in Harlan, Kent. He was 61 years old. Viewing: Thursday, September 1, at 3 pm. Funeral: Thursday, September 1, at 7 pm. Location: Mt. Pleasant funeral home: 122 N. Cumberland Ave., Harlan, Kent. 40831. Phone: (606) [...]
- 29 Aug
by News
No commentsOct. 27-28: UB History Course in Chambersburg, Pa.
The annual United Brethren History course is coming to central Pennsylvania. The two-day course will be held October 27-28, 2011, at the Mount Pleasant UB church in Chambersburg, Pa. That’s a Thursday and Friday. This course is a requirement for becoming a licensed United Brethren minister. However, people who just want to learn more about [...]
- 26 Aug
by Global Ministries
No commentsNew Missionaries: Marion and Candy Hall
Marion and Candy Hall have been accepted as endorsed missionaries with Global Ministries. They are serving with Word of Life Fellowship, based in Schroon Lake, New York. Marion has taken a position as Dean of Men at the Word of Life Bible Hungary Institute in Toalmas, Hungary. The Halls are from the Harrison UB church [...]
- 26 Aug
by Ministers
No commentsResignation of Matt Sargent
Matt Sargent resigned as pastor of East Ovid UB (Coldwater, Mich.) effective August 28, 2011. He is moving to Colorado to pursue seminary education.
- 26 Aug
by HU News
No commentsNew This Fall: Evening TESOL Certificate Program
Beginning in the fall of 2011, the EXCEL Adult Degree Program at Huntington University will offer a TESOL certificate program. The 15-credit hour TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certificate will equip adult students to work effectively with English language learners in their churches or social service organizations. The program involves four courses [...]
- 25 Aug
by Ministers
No commentsAndy Stahl Assigned to Kansas Church
Andy Stahl has been named senior pastor of New Life Community Church in Chanute, Kansas, effective September 1, 2011. Michael Longfellow resigned from that position earlier this summer to take a church in another denomination. Andy is a 2007 graduate of Huntington University, with a degree in Bible and Religion. His wife, Jennifer, graduated from [...]
- 25 Aug
by Jeff Bleijerveld
No commentsIdeas for Remembering 9/11
Jeff Bleijerveld, Director of Global Ministries The 10th Anniversary of 9/11 is just around the corner. Perhaps you haven’t given it much thought in your worship planning, but here are some practical ideas from Shane Bennett of Missions Catalyst to focus your church on the opportunities to share Christ’s love and not just the tragedy.
- 25 Aug
by News
No commentsFowlerville Baptizes 34 People
Mark Wilson, senior pastor, Fowlerville UB (Fowlerville, Mich.) Each year we have an outdoor baptism service, that is often a highlight in our summer. This year was the first in the history of these outdoor baptisms that we had to cancel due to impending severe weather. After deciding to move the service and picnic [...]
- 24 Aug
by Global Ministries
No commentsHonduras Missions Conference
Juanita Chavez, Honduras Conference Superintendent The Women’s Leadership Team of Honduras, District No. 3 (La Ceiba) and two congregations from District No. 4, celebrated their first missionary conference. Each country where the worldwide United Brethren Church works was represented with typical food, costumes, and other items related to that country. We had with us Rev. Edgardo [...]
- 24 Aug
by HU News
No commentsHU Prof Writes “Kooky Cookery” Book
Bryan Ballinger, associate professor of digital media arts at Huntington University, has published a collection of vintage recipes and recipe booklets. Kooky Cookery: An Archive of Irregular Recipes from Yester-year features recipes such as Bologna Cups with Peas, Sausage-Eyed Apple Winkers and Cheese-Burger Pancakes. “I collect vintage recipes and recipe booklets and have been for years, [...]
