Posts from December, 2011
- 26 Dec
by News
No commentsChristmas at Our Church: Saginaw, Mich.
The youth of Calvary Community Church (Saginaw, Mich.) did a blacklight performance of a contemporary version of “Joy to the World.”
- 24 Dec
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2 commentsUpdate on Gerald Hallman’s Surgery
We reported yesterday about retired minister Gerald Hallman, who was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumor. Surgery was performed this morning, Dec 24, around 10 am. Gerald’s son, Tim Hallman, who is pastor of Anchor Community Church (Fort Wayne, Ind.), sent this note: “My dad made it through surgery and is recovering in his room. [...]
- 24 Dec
by News
No commentsChristmas at Our Church: Hillsdale, Mich.
Lester Smith (right), pastor, Hillsdale UB Church (Hillsdale, Mich.) Approximately one-third of the entire congregation of the Hillsdale UB Church presented a Children’s Christmas Celebration, “For the Glory of the King,” at both services on December 18. The total attendance that day was 643. There were many visitors, including a number of financially-strapped families. A [...]
- 24 Dec
by News
No commentsYear-End Report from Camp Living Waters
Chad Sexton, Executive Director, Camp Living Waters (Luther, Mich.) This has been an amazing year at Camp Living Waters. We have served over 2,450 people year-to-date. This summer, 48 campers made commitments to Jesus Christ, and many other lives were changed through our retreat season. Ministry is happening at camp almost every weekend. Thanksgiving was [...]
- 23 Dec
by News
3 commentsPrayer Needed for Gerald Hallman
Gerald Hallman, an ordained and retired United Brethren minister, was diagnosed on Friday, December 23, with an inoperable and aggressively growing brain tumor. He and his wife, Rozanne, began their ministry serving two churches in Ontario–Silverthorn (1975-1977) and North Bruce (1977-1986). They concluded their ministry at Montgomery UB in Montgomery, Mich., and retired to a [...]
- 23 Dec
by UB Church in Canada
No commentsChristmas at Our Church: Guelph, Ontario
The “Searching for a King” musical at Parkwood Gardens Church (click to enlarge). Brian Magnus (right), pastor, Parkwood Gardens Church (Guelph, Ontario) Parkwood Gardens Church loves the Christmas season! Many years ago we helped form the Parkwood Gardens Neighbourhood Association here on the west side of Guelph, Ontario. Today we partner with it to offer [...]
- 23 Dec
by News
No commentsChristmas at Our Church: Findlay, Ohio
Darwin Dunten (right), pastor, Findlay First UB (Findlay, Ohio) Findlay First UB just completed its 5th annual Happy Birthday Jesus party with over 60 in attendance. (Most of whom do not attend church anywhere.) The program started with games, the Christmas story, food, crafts, and a gift bag. The youth ministry at Findlay First UB [...]
- 22 Dec
by News
No commentsChristmas at Our Church: Kunkle, Ohio
Ron Evans (right), pastor, Kunkle UB Church (Kunkle, Ohio) A community Christmas was held at the local firehouse with more then 80 people in attendance. This event involved lighting a large evergreen tree that stands on the main intersection in the village. Ed Sutton, a contractor based in the village, provided the lift used to [...]
- 22 Dec
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No commentsChristmas at Our Church: Junction City, Ohio
Joe Leighton (right), pastor, Salem Chapel (Junction City, Ohio) We have an outreach ministry to teens and children in our area. About 30-40 attend on a weekly basis. At Christmas we have a Sunday night program with fellowship for these kids’ parents, and this year we had a typical crowd of about 130 (our sanctuary [...]
- 21 Dec
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No commentsChristmas at Our Church: Columbia City, Ind.
Christine Scroggs, Eagle Quest Church, Columbia City, Ind. Eagle Quest Church (Columbia City, Ind.) helped 396 people during the December 17-18 weekend. On Saturday, Dec. 17, members joined the Salvation Army of Whitley County in inviting over 250 families to join them in a meal to celebrate the Christmas season. This celebration was the climax [...]
