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18 Feb

February 18, 2010 |

The Huntington University Board of Trustees approved the following cost increases for 2010-2011.

  • Tuition and fees: $22,330 (up 4.9%, or $1,040)
  • Room and board: $7,430 (up 3.5%, or $250)

Those costs apply to fulltime traditional undergraduate students. By comparison, tuition and fees at four-year public colleges rose by an average of 6.5 percent last year, according to The College Board.

“In light of the current economy, Huntington has worked diligently to moderate any increases in tuition and fees. We want to keep college affordable for students and their families,” said Tom Ayers (right), vice president for business and finance.

“This year, we strategically increased scholarships and grants for students to help offset declining state aid. Our goal is to give students and their families more value for their higher education dollar.”

For the current academic year, Huntington University’s price of $21,290 for tuition and fees is $4,983 less than the national average for private colleges and universities.

Huntington University enrolled a record 1,297 students last fall, a 7 percent increase over the previous year.

18 Feb

February 18, 2010 |

Marvin Schwartz (right), pastor of New Horizons UB (Rockford, Ohio), had surgery yesterday (February 17) at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis, Ind. He had a serious infection around his artificial hip. The hardware had to be removed until the infection is eliminated. That’s what yesterday’s surgery was about.

Marvin will remain at St. Vincent’s for 7-10 days. The doctor gave him a 90-95 percent “heal rate.”

18 Feb

February 18, 2010 |

We prepared a flyer which you can distribute to your congregation on Sunday. This 8.5-by-11 document includes information about:

  • 3 upcoming UB mission trips–to Honduras, Spain, and Germany. Perhaps people in your congregation will be interested in participating on one of these trips.
  • The September UB Women’s Conference.
  • Isaac Stevenson, a six-year-old UB boy who raised over $450 for Haiti. It’s an inspiring story.

Just download the flyer (it’s a PDF document) and print as many copies as you need for your congregation. You can also use the information in other church publications (bulletins, newsletters, etc.).

18 Feb

February 18, 2010 |

Over 200 kids of all ages attended a Super Bowl Party at Hillsdale UB Church (Hillsdale, Mich.). In addition to watching the game on one of the big-screen TVs scattered around the church, the kids could:

  • Burn off energy in an inflatable bounce house.
  • Play 3-on-3 basketball.
  • Challenge each other in Rock Band.
  • Play ping pong and pool.

At halftime, everyone gathered in the gymnasium for an interactive game.

The youth and adult supervisors were from the Hillsdale Youth Network, which consists of the local Young Life group plus five area churches–the Hillsdale and Lakeview United Brethren churches, the Hillsdale Free Methodist and Assembly of God churches, and El Bethel Church.

The Super Bowl Party is one of two events the Hillsdale Youth Network organizes each year. The events are funded by donations from the churches and community.

Michelle Vigil, Hillsdale’s youth pastor, says, “It’s a real group effort to make it happen.”

16 Feb

February 16, 2010 |

Sandy Whipple, wife of Bishop Phil Whipple, fell on ice this afternoon and broke both bones in her wrist. She will have surgery around 5 p.m. tonight (Tuesday, Feb. 16). Please keep her in your prayers. She and Phil were scheduled on Friday for a two-week trip to Israel.

16 Feb

February 16, 2010 |

George Rhodifer, pastor of Olivet UB Church (New Lebanon, Ohio) is in Veterans Administration hospital in Dayton, Ohio. He was having some gall bladder difficulties, but is doing well and is expected to be released today. This report comes from Roland Albert, pastor of the nearby Park Layne UB church. Please keep George in your prayers.

16 Feb

February 16, 2010 |

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A United Brethren women’s conference will be held September 17-19, 2010, at the Willow Valley Resort in Lancaster, Pa.

The theme is “I Do, Do You?” It is not a conference about earthly marriage or male-female relationships. Rather, it is about women living with joy in the knowledge of who they are in Jesus Christ.

Join women from across the country for a weekend that promises to change your life, challenge the way you see yourself, and captivate your senses as you experience the beauty of the Lancaster area and all the amenities that Willow Valley Resort offers.

Your total cost depends on how many people share your room:

  • 2 people in a room: $209 per person
  • 3 people in a room: $179 per person
  • 4 people in a room: $159 per person

The first 20 pastors’ wives to register will receive a $50 discount.

Brochures about the conference have been mailed to all UB churches.

The Women’s Ministry website has complete information–speakers, schedule, costs, area attractions, directions, and more. You can also register online. Go to: UBWomen.org

12 Feb

February 12, 2010 |

The two-day Mission Team Leader Training is underway at Mainstreet Church in Walbridge, Ohio. Jeff Bleijerveld and Donna Hollopeter are teaching 12 people, who have come to learn how to effectively lead a short-term mission team. Three other persons from the east were signed up, but had to cancel out because of the blizzard.

11 Feb

February 11, 2010 |

camp_cotubicCamp Cotubic in Bellefontaine, Ohio, has announced its summer camp schedule.

June 13-18: Teen Camp (grades 7-12). Cost: $260
June 27 – July 2: Discover Camp (grades 5-6). Cost: $260.
July 18-22: Voyager Camp (grades 2-4). Cost: $240.

You can register online.

Camp Cotubic began in the 1970s as a year-round camp operated by Central Conference, which included UB churches in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. Though Camp Cotubic is no longer operated by the United Brethren church, it continues serving the United Brethren constituency.

11 Feb

February 11, 2010 |
Extensive water damage at Victory Heights UB

Extensive water damage at Victory Heights UB

Steve Henry, Pastor, Victory Heights Church (Franklin, Pa.)
On Monday morning, February 1, I received a call from my Head Trustee saying that I needed to go to the church ASAP because a water line had broken. Actually one line broke (froze) and a water input line came off a humidifier, so it was two water leaks at the same time.

Over 700 gallons of water saturated the foyer, restrooms, nursery, pastor’s office, kitchen, boiler room, much ceiling, and a Sunday school room. Water was flowing out of the air conditioning vents, lights, outlets, and light switches! Minimal damage occured to the fellowship hall and the sanctuary.

We moved our services to a vacant store at our local mall, and we had a great service on Sunday, February 7. We believe God is teaching us that a building is nice, but the church isn’t dependant on a building to be a church. We are a body because of the bond of Christ no matter where we meet.

It will be 4-6 weeks until we can get back into the church, so please pray that this missions opportunity to worship in the mall will be fruitful for the Kingdom of God.