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01 May

May 1, 2006 |

Tom Brodbeck, superintendent of Central Conference, sent this report on two persons in the conference.

Barb Thornton. “Barb Thornton, the Treasurer for Central Conference, has had a heart attack and is a patient at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Ind. Evidently, Barb’s symptoms were experienced several weeks ago (during the rush of tax season). She thought the pains she was experiencing in her arms and back were the result of her many hours seated at her computer working on the various tax returns she was working on for her clients. However, by the end of last week, things had not cleared up. She was scheduled to have a catherization done this morning (Monday).” Barb is from the Dillman UB church in Warren, Ind.
Randy Fennig,pastor of Prince of Peace UB church in Springfield, Ohio. “Randy is fully recovered from malaria, something he credits to the many prayers being offered on his behalf, and has been back in the pulpit for the past two Sundays.” Randy contracted malaria during his visit to Sierra Leone earlier this year. He had previously had bouts with malaria as a missionary in Mozambique.

01 May

May 1, 2006 |

The Park UB church in Bluffton, Ind., was able to purchase property directly across the street for a bargain price of $20,100. The property had previously served as the local school district administration building.
The school district had to advertise the building twice. The church won the first bid, but since the bid fell short of the required 90 percent of the building’s $60,000 assessed value, the dist4rict had to advertise it again. However, since the second round of advertising didn’t yield any more bids, the school board was legally able to accept the highest bid offered.
Pastor Larry Taylor doesn’t know yet how the church will use the building or property. They may tear down the building and use the land for much-needed parking.

01 May

May 1, 2006 |

Katherine Hoverman of First UB in Van Wert, Ohio, sent this report about their Holy Week activities: “First UB held a Maundy Thursday “Soup and Sandwich” supper at 6:00 pm in the church basement. It was followed by a Maundy Thursday Service by pastor Jody Harr in the sanctuary, which included Communion.
“An Easter Sunrise service was held at 7:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. Following this, breakfast was served in the basement. Some parents from our Team Kids program, which is on Wednesday nights, attended with their children. After breakfast, an Easter egg hunt was held outside for all the children.
“Pastor Jody Harr brought the Easter worship service mesasge. Altogether, 112 people attended, which was a record attendance for this year.”

28 Apr

April 28, 2006 |

Greg Helman (right), pastor of the UB church in Dillsburg, Pa., sent this report about his daughter: “My daughter Greta Helman was diagnosed on Thursday (April 27) with a benign tumor in the lining of her brain. It is about the size of a 50-cent piece and is pressing on her brain causing pain. We will have a consultation with a neurosurgeon at Hershey Medical Center on Wednesday, May 3rd at 9:00 am. There is a very good probability of the need for plastic surgery because of the tumor’s location. So, please pray for Greta’s physical, emotional, spiritual and financial well-being. Greta works part-time at our church as a Worship Leader and just gave her notice on Monday of resigning from being an assistant manager at Bruster’s in Camp Hill. Her new job as the director of a day-care in Harrisburg will give her benefits after three months. But, neither the church nor Bruster’s offer her benefits. Therefore, she could only afford a personal insurance plan that pays 80% of her bills. Thank you very much ahead of time for your consideration of this prayer need.”

20 Apr

April 20, 2006 |

Rick Pride, senior pastor of Eagle Quest UB church in Columbia City, Ind., sent this report: “As always Easter was an exciting time at Eagle Quest. On Thursday night we held a ‘Love Feast and Foot Washing’ with over 70 in attendance. The Love Feast started out the evening with a very simple meal of beef, lamb, broth, bread, cheese, grapes, and juice. After the meal our drama team presented a reenactment of the last supper. As Christ led the disciples to ‘eat and drink,’ the dinner guests were instructed to do likewise, as we all shared communion together.
“Following the dinner and presentation, the men went to a different room and the women stayed in the sanctuary to participate in the foot washing.This was a very moving and emotional experience for all who took part.
“On Easter Sunday morning, I shared a message from Acts 17, where Paul preached in Athens. The message centered around the reality and truth of the resurrection and our duty to share the love of Christ with a lost and spiritually confused world. The standing room only crowd was challenged to become Christ followers and then to be like Paul and share Christ where ever we go.”

20 Apr

April 20, 2006 |

Jenny Willard from Fowlerville UB (Fowlerville, Mich.) reports on their Easter events: “We had 5 services this year! One will be on the Thursday after Easter, for all of our spring-breakers who might’ve missed Easter Sunday.
“We continued our series on Romans, and on Easter Pastor Tim Flickinger (right) addressed ‘A Fork in the Road…Which Road do you Choose?’ We had a special women’s choir, a men’s trio, and a video drama about a couple driving down Graceless Blvd, Easy Street, and Faith Road.”
A postcard was sent to people to announce the Easter services.

20 Apr

April 20, 2006 |

Lester Smith (right), senior pastor of Hillsdale UB church in Hillsdale, Mich., tells about Easter events at his church. “The Hillsdale UB Church presented the musical drama ‘More Than Just A Man’ in two of the three Easter weekend worship services. Total attendance was 825, which set an all-time record for Hillsdale UB. There was also a Sonrise Breakfast in between services sponsored by the teens, with donations going toward the expenses for their mission trip this summer.
“After breakfast, many from the congregation signed up at tables to participate in one of the small groups being held during the 40 Days of Purpose Campaign that begins April 30. Radio and newspaper ads are now being run to announce to the community the offer of a free copy of Rick Warren’s best-seller, if they sign up for one of over 40 home groups being hosted by HUB members.”

20 Apr

April 20, 2006 |

Pastor Tim Hallman of Anchor Community Church (Fort Wayne, Ind.) sent this report about the church’s Easter service: “We have been holding two services since September 2005, but for Easter Sunday went to one service. We had a full house and a lot of fun celebrating the resurrection of Jesus. For Resurrection Sunday we focused on the Empty Tomb. Some members of our music team built a huge tomb on the front stage. It was a great looking piece of art. Inside we placed the communion table, covering it with a white sheet, along with some folded linens, marking where Jesus had laid dead. We ended the service with communion. One by one a family would walk into the empty tomb to receive the elements. It was very cool.”

18 Apr

April 18, 2006 |

Steve Smith (right), pastor of Lake View UB in Camden, Mich., writes: “Lake View Church enjoyed hosting the Community Good Friday Service for the Pioneer Area Ministerial Association. What a blessing to see about 200 people from this rural area gather for worship and communion. We are blessed to live in a community that has a strong evangelical influence. Our new ensemble named ‘Uniquely His’ presented the special music for this service, and our worship team led the praise and worship singing. Other area pastors were involved in the greeting, serving of communion, prayers and readings. Praise the Lord for a great service.
“Easter Sunday was a record-setting day for Lake View Church. We started the day with our Sunrise service and breakfast fellowship, and then continued with our regular services that include 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Worship Celebration. Our focus in worship was on the empty tomb and all that it offers to us. We praise the Lord for the privilege of seeing three adults accept Christ as their personal Savior in the morning worship. In addition, we rejoice in the record attendance of 345! The entire day was a wonderful time of worship and celebration.”