Posts from December, 2011
- 31 Dec
by News
No commentsChristmas at Our Church: Rockford, Ill.
Barry Skinner, pastor, Kilburn Avenue UB Church (Rockford, Ill.) We held a Christmas Eve candlelight service, 10 pm to midnight, during which we sang and gave testimonies, and heard the message which explained all that was given unto us when Jesus came in human form. Twenty-five people attended and the singing was incredible. We had [...]
- 31 Dec
by News
No commentsUBs Getting Behind One of Our Newest Churches
Andy Sikora (right), pastor, Renew Communities (Berea, Ohio) Renew Communities, as a church plant, has had a great first year. We’ve grown from 20 people to 130 in average attendance. As a new church we are doing a TON of fund-raising for 2012. We have set a budget of $250,000 for 2012 ($100,000 from giving [...]
- 30 Dec
by News
No commentsDec 30 Update on Gerald Hallman
We reported earlier on Gerald Hallman (right), an ordained and retired UB minister, who was hospitalized Dec 22 with a brain tumor. Gerald and the family learned yesterday, Dec 29, that the tumor is stage 4 cancer–the worst, most aggressive kind, they were told. He currently has no movement on his right side. Gerald is [...]
- 29 Dec
by News
No commentsChristmas at Our Church: Byron Center, Mich.
Mike Caley (right), senior pastor, Banner of Christ Church (Byron Center, Mich.) Banner tries hard to share Christmas with the most hurting and needy people in our community and church family–more so than at any other church I have served. This year, our students took it to a whole new level. Our middle school students [...]
- 28 Dec
by News
No commentsChristmas at Our Church: Camden, Mich.
Stephen Smith (senior pastor, left) and Ben Gladhill (associate pastor (right), Lake View Church, Camden, Mich. December is an exciting time at Lake View Church (like most churches)! We rejoice in the many avenues of outreach and ministry God enables us to enjoy. One of our main outreach events is our annual Christmas musical. This [...]
- 28 Dec
by News
No commentsChristmas at Our Church: Reedsville, W. Va.
Marshall Woods (right), pastor, Mill Chapel (Reedsville, W. Va.) Susan Brown and Paula Croft were directors of an incredible Christmas program on December 18 that involved people of every age. On Christmas Eve, we had a 9 pm service, in which the place was packed. We ended the service with a candlelight service. And then [...]
- 28 Dec
by Global Ministries
No commentsUsing Online Games to Teach Kids about Missions
Jessica Hollopeter (right), Global Ministries staff working with One Mission Society Whether you are a parent, Sunday school teacher or Vacation Bible School leader, you’ve probably tried at some point to get your kids interested in missions. But let’s face it: kid-friendly resources can be hard to find. Now, however, One Mission Society (with its [...]
- 27 Dec
by News
1 commentChristmas at Our Church: Pixley, Calif.
Rod Bittick (right), pastor, Pixley UB (Pixley, Calif.) Every year Pixley UB (Pixley, Calif.) holds a Christmas Candlelight Musicale. Members and friends are encouraged to present a song, reading, dance–whatever they can do. In recent years, musical performances by various grandchildren have predominated. The evening concludes with a candle lighting and congregational singing of “Silent [...]
- 27 Dec
by Jeff Bleijerveld
No commentsPray for the North Korean Church
Jeff Bleijerveld, Director of Global Ministries With the recent death of Kim Jong-Il, many are asking what lies ahead for North Korea. Dr. Carl Moeller of Open Doors comments: “Today marks a significant day in North Korean history. Though this brutal dictator, who was responsible for so many atrocities, has died, the future is still [...]
- 26 Dec
by News
No commentsObit: Rev. Robert Shellhouse
Rev. Robert Shellhouse, 85, a former United Brethren minister in Michigan, passed away in around 3 am on December 26, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Geneva, three children, nine grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. Rev. and Mrs. Shellhouse served in the pastorate for 51 years in Michigan–at Sackrider, North Star, Ithaca, Fowlerville, Flint, and [...]
