11 Sep Family Fun Fest in Temperance, Mich.
On Sunday September 8, Morocco UB church (Temperance, Mich.) held its annual Family Fun Fest. Well over 100 people came throughout the afternoon.
They served pork sandwiches, cole slaw, applesauce, bags of chips, and many homemade desserts. There were outdoor games for all, and several activites just for kids. As people enjoyed the outside, they could get free cotton candy, snow cones, popcorn, and shelled peanuts.
This year Morocco did a people’s choice for judging the Church Ice Cream Making Contest, so everyone got to sample all the ice cream. Mark Smith won, and now holds the coveted Golden Ice Cream Scoop Award for the year.
Many persons outside the church came to have fun and see what Morocco Church was all about. Todd Greenman is the pastor of Morocco.
Mabel Mundy, who has worked at the United Brethren national office since 1987, had knee replacement surgery yesterday (September 10), and will be out of the office for at least a month. The surgery went well, and she began physical therapy today. Mabel worked 16 years in Global Ministries and has spent the past 10 years in the Finance department. Mabel’s address: 8401 W 600 N, Andrews, IN 46702.
Six persons from Renew Communities (Berea, Ohio) traveled to Haiti, where they have been working with Haiti Bible Mission. “Their goal is to raise up indigenous leaders to plant and lead churches so when we go we come as support to that mission,” says senior pastor Andy Sikorra (right).
Many Huntington University alums will remember Marian Brott, who worked in the college library and admissions office. She passed away Tuesday, August 27, in Fort Wayne, Ind. Marion was 91 years old. She was a member of the former Montgomery UB church in Montgomery, Mich. The funeral was held August 30 in Reading, Mich.
Scott Graham has been named senior pastor of Good Shepherd UB church (Greenfield, Ohio), effective September 1, 2013. He has been granted a Provisional ministerial license. He and his wife, Amanda, have three children ages 14-29. Scott graduated in 1982 from Southwest Bible University (Bolivar, Mo.) with a degree in Religious Studies and Education, and in 1993 received a degree in Bible from Southeastern University of Lakeland, Fla. Amanda holds a degree in Human Ecology from Ohio State University (2007).
Jenaya Bonner completed her home ministry assignment and returned to Macau for continued service last week. This is her second term. She worked with the English Language Program during her first term, in addition to various ministries involving Living Stone church. This time, in addition to her duties with the ELP, she will work to find ways to create bridges between the Living Stone UB church and its community. Jenaya is from Emmanuel Community Church in Fort Wayne, Ind.
The Kline family (David, Melissa, Mia, Brandt, and Aiden) just packed their bags and will be returning to the States later this week. They are in the process of saying good-byes to their friends and coworkers in Macau. Melissa went to Macau in 2001 as a single missionary. She and David were married in March 2003 and have served together in Macau since April 2004.
Bryan and Emily Gerlach have completed their cross-cultural and language training and will leave for Thailand in mid-September. They are currently waiting for their visas to be approved.
We regretfully announce that Jessica Hollopeter will conclude her service with Global Ministries and OMS (One Mission Society) as of the end of August 2013. The reason: financial support difficulties and a lack of regular supporters.
