Posts from October, 2011
- 24 Oct
by News
No commentsPastor Gayle Ruble, Sr. Recovering from Heart Surgery
We have received this word from Cluster Leader Greg Helman: “Pastor Gayle Ruble of Macedonia UB Church in Greencastle went through a four by-pass operation on his heart Friday, October 21st in Harrisburg and is recovering well. Please continue to keep him and his family in your prayers as a part of the UB family.”
- 24 Oct
by Global Ministries
No commentsOff to the Philippines
Global Ministries director Jeff Bleijerveld (right) and Bishop Brian Magnus of the UB Church in Canada are on their way to the Philippines. They leave today, October 24, 2011, and will return October 31. They will attend the Philippines National Conference. Brian is chairman of the UB International Executive Committee.
- 22 Oct
by UB Church in Canada
No commentsCanadian Medical Trip Participants
A United Brethren work group from Canada traveled to Haiti on October 17 to conduct medical clinics in our churches. Here’s a nice collage of the participants. Joan Sider, from the Toronto UB church, is sending daily reports for the team. You can read her reports on UBCentral from Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
- 21 Oct
by Global Ministries
No commentsA Chinese Team in Poland
Donna Delik, UB endorsed staff in Poland (sent October 16) We are very thankful for the Hong Kong Chinese mission team that has come to minister with us in Poland. We have done meetings in different places like school, church, and community center meetings, and got very positive response. Rev. Chan from Zion Church (my [...]
- 21 Oct
by UB Church in Canada
No commentsCanadian Trip to Haiti: Day 4
A United Brethren work group from Canada traveled to Haiti on October 17 to conduct medical clinics in our churches. Joan Sider is sending daily reports for the team. She previously wrote about Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Here is her report for Thursday, October 20. Joan Sider We’ve have had another terrific day. We were [...]
- 21 Oct
by News
No commentsUB History Course: Nov 28-29 in Flint, Mich.
The United Brethren History Course is a requirement for ministerial licensing in the United Brethren denomination. However, people who just want to learn more about United Brethren history are free to take the course. The course is held in regional settings. One will be held next week, October 27-28, in Chambersburg, Pa. Another will be [...]
- 20 Oct
by UB Church in Canada
No commentsCanadian Trip to Haiti: Day 3
A United Brethren work group from Canada traveled to Haiti on October 17 to conduct medical clinics in our churches. Joan Sider is sending daily reports for the team. She previously wrote about Monday and Tuesday. Here is her report for Wednesday, October 19. Dr. Athus joined us today. It is obvious that he has [...]
- 19 Oct
by News
No commentsA Daddy Shower
The Healthy Ministry Resources staff held a “Daddy Shower” for Frank Y, who joined the staff in September as an associate director of Global Ministries. Frank and Ginny became parents on October 10, when their first child, Levi, was born. The staff gave Frank a variety of gifts which will be helpful when it comes [...]
- 19 Oct
by UB Church in Canada
No commentsCanadian Trip to Haiti: Day 2
A United Brethren work group from Canada traveled to Haiti on October 17 to conduct medical clinics in our churches. Joan Sider is sending daily reports for the team. She previously wrote about Monday, Day 1. Here is her report for Tuesday, October 18. Day Two was a full, but rewarding day. It started with [...]
- 19 Oct
by Global Ministries
No commentsHeavy Flooding Affects Caluco Church in El Salvador
Heavy rainfall in El Salvador has caused severe flooding, as rivers overflow and mountain slopes fall apart. Rev. Gonzalo Alas (right), who heads up our work there, wrote: “In the Caluco church, where the pastor is Isaiah Reyes, all the brothers have had to leave their homes because the river ran through this place and [...]
