September 6, 2011
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Greg Helman (right), senior pastor of Blue rock UB church (Waynesboro, Pa.) was the subject of a “Profile in Faith” column in the online TheRecordHerald.com.
When asked what he likes most about his job, Greg said:”
I’m an encourager with a coach’s personality. So, I love to see people come to know Jesus and then help them to grow in their faith. Great fulfillment comes from preaching, teaching, and relationship building. Whether we are at a ball game or in a church setting, I get to participate in some humble way in what God is doing in another person’s life. As that person matures in their faith, then they are able to help others to live by faith in Jesus, too.”
When asked, “What is something about your work most people may not know?”, he replied:
“Prayer is a huge part of my job that may get overlooked as people think about the pastor’s job. It’s easy to see what gets done on Sunday as I preach and/or teach. But prayer goes on behind the scenes between the Creator of all that is and myself. It’s such an important time for me that I put this first in my day, regardless of what else I may be doing. For only then am I ready to help anyone else to live by faith in Jesus. Also, I’m able to share the needs of others that God puts on my mind and heart. It’s been very refreshing to understand that prayer is possible whether I’m running on the high school track or in my favorite place, the shower. God always hears and answers my prayers in the best way.”
Greg also talks two memorable ministry moments. Altogether, a very interesting and informative piece.
Bishop Emeritus Raymond Waldfogel passed away last night, September 13. He served as bishop for 12 years, 1969-1981. Details about funeral arrangements will be posted here when available.
Jonathan Herron has resigned as senior pastor of Colwood UB church (Caro, Mich.). A letter was read to the congregation on August 28. Rev. Herron had been pastor of Colwood since September 2009.
Matt Sargent resigned as pastor of East Ovid UB (Coldwater, Mich.) effective August 28, 2011. He is moving to Colorado to pursue seminary education.
Andy Stahl has been named senior pastor of New Life Community Church in Chanute, Kansas, effective September 1, 2011. Michael Longfellow resigned from that position earlier this summer to take a church in another denomination.
Milt Herrold (right) resigned as pastor of Orrstown UB (Orrstown, Pa.) to take a position in Vermont with Child Evangelism Fellowship. Milt had been pastor of Orrstown since 2004.
Al Carter has been appointed senior pastor at First UB Church in Columbus, Ohio, effective August 1, 2011.