19 Oct Four Students Attend October UB History Course

L-r: Bob Bruce, Jeff Lawson, Brandon Groff, Christine Augustat, and Holly Lutton.

A United Brethren History Course was held October 10-11 at the National Office in Huntington, Ind. Bob Bruce, Pastor of Caring Ministries at Emmanuel Community Church (Fort Wayne, Ind.), taught the course to four students—one senior pastor, and three staff ministers.:

• Jeff Lawson, lead pastor of Hopewell UB church (Auburn, Ind.).
• Brandon Groff, a Huntington University graduate who is now Student Pastor at Fowlerville UB church (Fowlerville, Mich.).
• Christine Augustat, Children’s Pastor at Fowlerville UB church (Fowlerville, Mich.).
• Holly Lutton, a Huntington University graduate who is Youth Ministry Assistant at College Park UB church (Huntington, Ind.).

22 Sep October 10-11: UB History Course

The UB History course will be taught October 10-11, 2016, at the UB national office in Huntington, Ind. This course is a requirement for ministerial licensing. However, people who just want to learn more about United Brethren history are free to take the course.

Go here for complete information and to register.

Date: October 10-11, 2016.
Time: 9 am – 4 pm each day.
Location: United Brethren National Office.
Address: 302 Lake Street, Huntington, IN 46750.

Instructor
The instructor is Bob Bruce (right), associate pastor of Emmanuel UB church (Fort Wayne, Ind.).

Registration

• $200, if you are seeking a ministerial license. There is a $25 discount if you pay fully in advance of the class, making your cost just $175.
• $100 for everyone else.

Lodging
Lodging can be secured at the Comfort Inn Huntington for $95 per night plus taxes. You can request a reservation through the online registration form.

This course is held periodically in regional settings. During the past four years, 125 people have attended the course in about 20 different locations.

01 Sep Countdown to the UB Women’s Conference

There is still time to register for the UB Women’s Conference, September 30 – October 1. The room cost did not increase, as previously announced. Room rates for two nights are based on the number of persons sharing the room. The costs are:

Quad occupancy: $120 per person.
Triple Occupancy: $145 per person.
Double Occupancy: $195 per person.
Single Occupancy: $335 per person.

The event fee is still $75.

Join Other Women on the Bus!

If you need a ride to Gettysburg, the Emmanuel bus still has a few seats. All you have to do is park your car at Emmanuel Community Church in Fort Wayne, Ind. The cost of the two-way, 500-mile trip is just $25.

17 Aug Four Regional Meetings This Summer

Bishop Todd Fetters speaking to the afternoon gathering at King Street church in Chambersburg, Pa.

Bishop Todd Fetters.

Mike Dittman led the morning session with cluster leaders from the East region.

Bishop Todd Fetters and Mike Dittman, director of National Ministries, held four regional meetings this summer with pastors, spouses, and laypersons. They all followed the same format: a meeting with cluster leaders in the morning, followed by lunch and an afternoon meetings with pastors, spouses, and key laypersons.

The final regional meeting was held August 8 at King Street UB church in Chambersburg, Pa. Above are some photos from that event.

03 Aug Women’s Conference: Rates Go Up Aug 16

As of August 2, we have 212 women registered for the 2016 Women’s Conference. Rates go up again on August 16, so you need to complete your registration soon.

One church has offered a bus ride from Fort Wayne, Ind., to Gettysburg, Pa. All you have to do is park your car at Emmanuel Community Church and hop on the bus. The cost of the two-way, 500-mile trip is just $25. So far, 15 slots have been filled, and 15 slots remain.

To reserve your spot, use this link: Bus Form. You will be asked for credit card information to pay the $25 fee. Payment reserves a seat. Then all you need to do is show up at 7:30 on Friday morning, September 30, at:

Emmanuel Community Church
12222 W Jefferson Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46814

01 Aug August 25 – Free Seminar on Grief and Stress

A free seminar on “Managing Grief and Stress” will be held on Thursday, August 25. Seminars will be led by Dr. H. Norman Wright and Dr. Larry Mercer. The seminar is sponsored by the Huntington University Institute for Leadership and Counseling.

Date: Thursday, August 25
Time: 10 am – 2 pm
Location: College Park UB church, 1945 College Ave., Huntington, IN 46750

From 10am – noon, Dr. H. Norman Wright will address “Tremors of Life: Ministering at a Time of Loss, Crisis, and Trauma.” Dr. Wright is a licensed marriage, family and child therapist with 30 years of private practice experience, and is a well-known Christian author. He will address the categories of loss, the definition of grief, and the steps involved in moving forward. This presentation will take place in the sanctuary of College Park Church

From 1-2 p.m., Dr. Larry Mercer will address, “Brain-Based Leadership & Coaching: Integrating Findings from Neuroscience with Scripture to Enhance Your Personal and Professional Effectiveness.” Dr. Mercer holds degrees in theology and ministry, and serves as an executive coach with leaders of churches, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations. His lecture will address minimizing the negative impact of stress in your life. Using neuroscience research and Scripture, Dr. Mercer will provide practical strategies to empower you to deal with stress.

Both seminars will be held in the sanctuary of College Park UB church in Huntington, Ind.

Although the seminar is free and open to the public, an RSVP is required.

An optional noon luncheon will be provided at College Park Church. You will need to pre-pay the $10 lunch charge, and seating is limited. Various restaurants are located nearby.

Continuing education credit is being provided through the Nation Board of Certified Counselors

06 Jun Women’s Conference: Get the Early Bird Rate by June 16

Early Bird Registration for the UB Women’s Conference ends in 10 days, on June 16, so don’t delay and get registered! (After that time, room rates will increase!)

Make plans to join hundreds of other women in Gettysburg on September 30 – October 2, where you will be surrounded by historic landmarks, Civil War-era charm, and stunning scenery. Come enjoy fellowship, encouragement, valuable teaching and a lot of fun!!

Visit the conference site for all the details, including schedule and pricing, and for a link to register. If you’d prefer to register over the phone, give Cathy a call at 260.356.2312.

19 May 2016 UB Women’s Conference: Sept 30 – Oct 2

Come to Gettysburg in September 30 – October 2, and join hundreds of other women for the 2016 United Brethren Women’s Conference. We will be surrounded by historic landmarks, Civil War-era charm, and stunning scenery.

Keynote Speaker

Our guest speaker is Nicky (Boelter) Poarch. Nicky and her husband, James, and their three children served as missionaries in Indonesia for 11 years, eventually working in the village where James grew up. Then, in 2013, James died suddenly. Nicky and her three children returned from the field and now live in Arizona.

Nicky will share her amazing story and her passion for living the Gospel in front of people.

Event Cost

$75 (includes 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch).

Wives of pastors may request a $50 reduction, compliments of long-time supporter Harold Hazen in memory of his late wife, Phronsie.

Hotel Cost

You’ll be staying at the Wyndham Gettysburg Hotel, which is located on a 100-acre campus just minutes from the battlefield, with modern amenities and world-class dining. Hotel costs below are for two nights, based on number of persons in the room. All beds are Queen beds.

Early Bird, Before June 16

$70 per person (4 persons in a room).
$95 per person (3 persons in a room).
$145 per person (2 persons in a room).
$285 per person (1 persons in a room).

All hotel prices increase $25 after June 16 (for example, $95 per person for quad occupancy). After August 16, assuming rooms are still available, prices rise another $25 ($120 per person for quad occupancy).

Schedule

For More Information….

Go to the conference website at UBWomen.org. You’ll find a flyer you can download and print off for women in your church.

11 May Travel to Israel in June 2017

The west Michigan cluster is hosting two trips to Israel in June of 2017. There is space available for anyone interested in joining us on this life-changing trip. If interested please contact Joshua Good at HomeFront church (Grandville, Mich.) as soon as possible. We can answer any questions you have and begin the process of including your name on our roster.

June 8-18, 2017
This trip is designed for first-time visitors to Israel. It will hit the most familiar and popular biblical sites, including: Mt. Carmel, Valley of Armageddon, Nazareth, Capernaum, Sea of Galilee, Mt. of Beatitudes, Caesarea Philippi, Jordan River, Qumran, Swim in the Dead Sea, Masada, Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Gethsemane, Rabbinical Tunnels, Upper Room, Via Delarosa, Church of the Holy Sephulcure, The Holocaust Museum, and many more!

June 22 – July 2, 2017
This trip is geared for persons making a return trip to Israel. It will include some sites that are a bit off the beaten path. These include Bethsaida, Herodian, Cana, Ein Gedi, the Jewish Market, Megiddo, Jericho, and Beersheba.

Cost
The total cost if $4200. This covers all of your expenses for 11 days, except lunch each day. The trip is planned through Gill Travel, and includes world-class guides, 4-5 star hotels, and comfortable travel.

For more information, download this brochure about the trip.

25 Apr About 80 UB Ministers and Spouses in Florida

Two ministerial summits begin Monday night, April 25, in Daytona Beach, Fla. Both conclude on Thursday.

About 55 persons are attending the Pastors & Spouse Summit, for pastoral couples from churches with an attendance below 150. About 26 people attended the summit April 11-14 for pastoral couples from churches of 150-300 attendance. This week’s event begins with supper Monday night and concludes Thursday morning, April 28.

Bishop Todd and Lisa Fetters are attending. Also participating from the UB National Office at Finance Director Marci Hammel, and Director of National Ministries Mike Dittman and his wife, Pam. Mike joined the National Office staff on April 1. Pastors and spouses are coming from six different states.

About 25 persons are attending the annual UB Youth Workers Summit. It begins tonight and concludes Thursday evening. The keynote speaker is Dr. David Rahn, a professor at Huntington University and nationally known youth ministry expert.