Posts from November, 2011
- 22 Nov
by News
1 commentThe Meaning of Advent
Dr. Paul R. Fetters This year, 2011, the first Sunday of Advent is November 27. Traditionally, Advent, from the Latin advenus (coming), is a period of preparation and anticipation in celebration of the birth of Christ. During the period of Advent, Christians traditionally light a candle each Sunday during worship at church and at home. [...]
- 21 Nov
by News
No commentsJosh Whipple Appointed to Carson City, Mich., Church
Josh Whipple (right, with family) has been named senior pastor of Mount Hope UB church in Carson City, Mich., effective November 14, 2011. He previously served as youth/worship pastor at Mongul UB (Shippensburg, Pa.) 2008-2011. Josh and Katie have two young children.
- 21 Nov
by News
No commentsNathan Boggs Reporting from Laurel Mission
Nathan Boggs (right) called the national office on Wednesday, November 16. Nathan is director of Laurel Mission in Big Laurel, Kent. He has held that position since October 2010, when his father, Titus Boggs, went on medical leave. Titus passed away on August 29, 2011. Nathan is a busy guy. In addition to his responsibilities [...]
- 21 Nov
by Global Ministries
No commentsCentral Asia Team Returning
Jeff Bleijerveld and the eight other members of the Central Asia team have returned safely to the United States. They flew into Chicago, and as this is being typed, are en route back to Fort Wayne, Ind.
- 21 Nov
by News
2 commentsDeath of Mamei Simbo
Mamei Simbo, wife of Rev. Billy Simbo, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2011. She and Billy served churches in the United States and Sierra Leone, at the Sierra Leone Bible College, and most recently, as missionaries to Sierra Leone, during which time he became the first bishop of Sierra Leone Conference. Funeral details are [...]
- 18 Nov
by News
No commentsIntroducing the New UB Website
We’ve got a new flagship United Brethren website. The totally redesigned UB.org is now live. Check it out! The previous site was designed in 2005, with continual tweaks and upgrades along the way. However, it was time for several significant changes: A whole new design. Adopt a Content Management System (in our case, WordPress). Move [...]
- 16 Nov
by HU News
No commentsHollywood-Grade Camera for HU Students
Huntington University students frequently create Hollywood-grade productions. Now they can do it with the best equipment. A donation from a member of the Board of Trustees enabled the Digital Media Arts department to buy a state-of-the-art RED Scarlet-X camera for use by its film, animation, and broadcasting students. “It’s a great opportunity for our students [...]
- 16 Nov
by News
No commentsDeath of Beulah Harkness
Beulah Harkness, 88, of Hastings, Mich., passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2011. She served beside her husband, Rev. John Harkness, for many years in churches in Michigan. Visitation date: Sunday, November 20, 2011. Visitation time: 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm. Visitation location: Koops Funeral (Lake Odessa) Chapel, 935 Fourth Avenue, Lake Odessa, MI 48849. [...]
- 16 Nov
by News
1 commentMamei Simbo Taken Off Life Support
Billy Simbo, former bishop of Sierra Leone Conference and an ordained minister in the US National Conference, called the national office this morning (Wednesday, November 16). His wife, Mamei, has been hospitalized in Abbington, Pa. (Philadelphia area) for about three weeks. She entered the hospital with pneumonia and developed complications. Yesterday, the family decided to [...]
- 15 Nov
by HU News
No commentsPDAs Now Used in HU Nursing Classrooms
Nursing is a fast-paced field. Nurses are expected to explain and to understand procedures and drug side effects in an instant. This year, PDAs are helping Huntington University nursing students stay ahead of the curve. Beginning this fall, the nursing department required that all incoming juniors purchase a PDA, such as an iPod Touch or [...]
