From the Missions Category
- 3 Apr
by Global Ministries
1 commentObit: Jayne Mote, Missionary to Macau
Jayne Louise Cleveland Mote, 71, of Caro, Mich., passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2012. Jayne, a schoolteacher for much of her life, served twice as a volunteer missionary in Macau: September 1998 – June 1999, and August 1999 – December 6, 1999. Jayne was preceded in death by her husband, Loren John Mote, Sr. Interment [...]
- 3 Apr
by Global Ministries
No commentsSewing Machines for Centennial School in Sierra Leone
Joe Abu (right), Sierra Leone Liason to UB Churches in North America The infrastructural rebuilding of Centennial Secondary School in Sierra Leone is well underway by the tri-partnership of Engineers Without Borders (EWB), the Centennial School Community, and the alumni association of the school (Centennial Old Students Association, or CeOSA). There are fringe benefits that [...]
- 29 Mar
by Global Ministries
No commentsLeadership Training in Honduras
Thirty-two Honduran UB pastors participated in a training event. The conference is training leaders from each conference district using a program called ETBIL (Local Church-Based Theological Education). Thus far, 14 have completed the entire program. Participants meet twice a month, for 6 hours at a time, to work through the units of study together. The [...]
- 28 Mar
by Global Ministries
No commentsVideo from January 2012 Student Trip to Sierra Leone
A group of students from the Taylor University School of Business traveled to Sierra Leone in January 2012. They taught entrepreneurship skills and other business-related skills to Sierra Leoneans. The team was led by Jeff Sherlock, a former UB missionary and current Global Ministries Leadership Team member. Chad Cazel, a student member of the team, [...]
- 26 Mar
by Global Ministries
No commentsTravelers to Sierra Leone
Six persons are from the United States are now in Sierra Leone, where they will participate in the annual Women’s Institute. Donna Hollopeter, associate director of Global Ministries, and her husband Jason. Penny Cole, pastor’s wife from Park UB in Bluffton, Ind. Matenneh Abu, wife of pastor Joe Abu of Mount Zion United African Church [...]
- 22 Mar
by Jeff Bleijerveld
No commentsExpanding Opportunities in Thailand
Jeff Bleijerveld, Director of Global Ministries In January 2012, I visited Thailand with three men from King Street UB church in Chambersburg, Pa.–pastor John Beukema, John Hetrick, and Kyle Bushre. We were joined by Carol Chan, who chairs the missions commission for Hong Kong Conference. Global Ministries is interested in ways to partner with Hong [...]
- 21 Mar
by Jeff Bleijerveld
No comments2012 Easter Offering
Jeff Bleijerveld, Director of Global Ministries As Easter approaches, we select a number of worthy projects we believe will advance the work of Christ. We invite your church to participate in this missions offering. Business as Missions materials. Business as Missions refers to using business earnings to support an individual or group in accomplishing their [...]
- 19 Mar
by Global Ministries
1 commentIsaac Nugent: New Bishop in Jamaica
Rev. Isaac Nugent was elected as bishop of Jamaica National Conference, during their annual meeting March 14-18, 2012. He replaces Bishop Winston Smith, who was first elected in 2002. Smith held the title of “General Superintendent” until 2006, when the conference began using the title “Bishop” for its highest elected leader.
- 17 Mar
by Global Ministries
No commentsFrom Poland: the Story of Waldek
Arek and Donna Delik are UB endorsed missionaries serving with Operatin Mobilization in Kutno, Poland. They work with alcoholics, youth, and church planting. Here is the story of one man influenced through their ministry. Donna Delik Waldek was a professional renovator and also an alocholic, who had had lost everything and became homeless becasue of [...]
- 14 Mar
by Global Ministries
No commentsNew Life Ministry in Poland
Arek and Donna Delik are UB endorsed missionaries serving with Operatin Mobilization in Kutno, Poland. Donna Delik Alcoholism is a problem in all generations in Poland, destroying not only individuals but also their families. “New Life” ministry was founded in 2005 when God transformed Janek, a former alcoholic. He dedicated his life to help other [...]
