21 Oct UB Pastors Summit Underway in Daytona Beach

Todd Fetters opening the Tuesday morning session.

Bishop Phil and Sandy Whipple.

During the Tuesday morning session.

L-r: Marc Stephenson (Chambersburg, Pa.), Jim Bolich (Shippensburg, Pa.), and Milt Herrold (Greencastle, Pa.).

The third Pastors Summit is in progress in Daytona Beach, Fla. This one is for pastors and wives from churches with an attendance of 150-300. Next week, pastors and wives from churches of 300+ attendance will meet at the same hotel in Daytona Beach. It’s designed to be a time of learning and challenge, but also a time of relaxation–a get-away–for pastors.

There are a total of 44 persons. Twenty of them are pastors, and 17 are pastors wives. Seven people from the national office are also attending–Bishop Phil and Sandie Whipple, Jeff Bleijerveld, Todd and Lisa Fetters, and Steve and Pam Dennie.

The group began meeting with supper on October 20. After the meal, Matt McKeown, associate pastor of the United Brethren church in nearby Holly Hill, led the group in worship. Then Todd Fetters, director of National Ministries, led in helping people get acquainted with each pastor and pastoral couple.

On Tuesday morning, Bishop Phil Whipple spoke during the opening session. After a break time, Lisa Fetters convened all of the pastors wives for a separate time together, while the pastors participated in a discussion time.

Everyone had all afternoon and evening free. It was a great first day.

A number of photos have been posted on the United Brethren Facebook page.

16 Oct Oct 23: Course Focused on Marriage Counseling

Pastors are highly encouraged to register for the Prepare/Enrich Certification Training being held at the UB national office on Thursday, October 23. This class will provide excellent insights and tools for premarital and marital counseling.

Pastors and counselors regularly engage in pre-marital and marriage counseling. A special class is being held October 23, 2014, to help persons become more effective in this area. You can still sign up.

Date: Thursday, October 23, 2014
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: UB Headquarters, Huntington, Ind.
Cost: $150 (usually $225)

Helping couples strengthen their relationships is no easy task. With this training, you can make a significant impact in the life of a premarital or married couple by using this relationship assessment tool. It helps a couple identify their relationship strengths and how to resolve current issues and prevent future problems. With this workshop, you’ll get thorough training in how to:

• Administer the online assessment.
• Interpret couple’s reports.
• Provide useful feedback to couples.
• Guide couple’s exercises.
• Teach proven relationship skills.
• Work more effectively with couples.

The instructor is Dr. Steve Lee, a former professor of psychology at Huntington University who went on to become an instructor at Focus on the Family Institute and a Certified Relational Wisdom Instructor.

Says Bob Bruce, pastor of Spiritual Care at Emmanuel UB church (Fort Wayne, Ind.): “I have personally found this training to be valuable for working with premarital and married couples. It gives great insight into a couple’s relationship and their attitudes towards various aspects of marriage. It provides a solid platform to work with couples.”

24 Sep Three Persons Attend UB History Course

L-r: Ron Crawford, Christopher Little, and Matthew Bryant.

Three persons attended the latest UB history course earlier this week, September 22-23. The course was held at Mount Pleasant UB church in Chambersburg, Pa., and was taught by Daryl Elliott (right), senior pastor of Fountain UB church in Keyser, W. Va.

The three attendees were:

• Ron Crawford, Discipleship Director at Blue Rock UB church (Waynesboro, Pa.).
• Christopher Little, from Mount Pleasant UB church (Chambersburg, Pa.).
• Matthew Bryant, Coordinator of College Age Ministries at King Street UB church (Chambersburg, Pa.).

20 Sep UB Women’s Conference Underway in Ohio

Some of the attendees at breakfast on Saturday morning, Sept 20.

The group Attaboy is leading worship during the women’s conference.

Attendees take selfies on Saturday morning.

The 2014 UB Women’s Conference began Friday, September 19, at Sawmill Creek Resort in Huron, Ohio. About 240 women are attending–the largest group yet for the women’s conference, which is held every two years. The conference concludes Sunday morning.

The attendees include Sandy Whipple (wife of Bishop Phil Whipple), Huntington University president Sherilyn Emberton, Global Ministries associate director Donna Hollopeter, and Charlene Bleijerveld, wife of Global Ministries director Jeff Bleijerveld.

Nearly 100 photos have been posted on the United Brethren Facebook page.

02 Sep UB History Course – Sept 22-23 (Chambersburg, Pa.)

The next United Brethren History Course is just three weeks away. Whether you’re interested in learning more about UB history or need the course for ministerial licensing, you’re encouraged to register as soon as possible.

Date: September 22-23, 2014 (Monday and Tuesday)
Time: 9 am – 4 pm each day
Location: Mount Pleasant UB Church.
Address: 2509 Black Gap Road, Chambersburg, PA 17202

Instructor

Daryl Elliott (right), senior pastor of Fountain UB church (Keyser, W. Va.).

Registration Cost

• $200, if you are seeking a ministerial license.
• $100 for everyone else.
• $20 for “Trials and Triumphs,” a history of the United Brethren church. ($14.95 for the book, $5.05 shipping for US, $12.95 international). The book will be sent from the national office.

For complete information and to register, go to the UB website.

Direct any questions to Cathy Reich, Administrative Assistant.

During the past two years, 110 people have attended the course in 12 different locations.

22 Aug Attaboy at the UB Women’s Conference

The band Attaboy, which is associated with Huntington University, will lead worship at the upcoming UB Women’s Conference. They will share their latest ministry emphasis to students. The conference will be held September 19-21 in Huron, Ohio.

08 Aug Pastoral Couples Retreat Sept 8-10

Terry and Barbi Franklin

Rhodes Grove Camp is sponsoring a Pastoral Couples Retreat September 8-10. Rhodes Grove is located outside of Chambersburg, Pa.

The retreat begins at 1 am on Monday, September 8, and concludes at 3 pm on Wednesday, September 10.

Rhodes Grove Camp invites pastoral couples to a special Pastoral Couples Retreat September 8-10. The event is free.

Space is limited, so if you’re interested, call the camp office to reserve your spot. Phone: 717-375-4162.

The retreat features teaching and music from Terry & Barbi Franklin.

Check in begins Monday @ 10:00 am.
First Session @ 1:00.
Monday Lunch – Wednesday Lunch provided.
Tuesday dinner – date night on your own.
Confidential counseling/mentoring is available.

On Sunday night, September 7, a Concert of Praise will be held with Terry and Barbi. This concert will be open to the public. If you and your spouse choose to attend the concert, you are welcome to spend the night Sunday and enjoy a continental breakfast Monday morning.

30 Jul Sept 20: HU Hosting New Conference for Youth Workers and Student Leaders

EQUIP2:6 is a new conference for youth workers and student leaders in northeast Indiana. It will occur on Saturday, September 20 on the campus of Huntington University. The cost is $15 per person.

The conference is the work of a team of local church youth pastors, parachurch youth workers, the Ministry Department of Huntington University, and others who share in a two-fold vision:

1. To impact the young people of Northeast Indiana by helping equip area Christian youth workers and student leaders for faithful and effective ministry.”
2. To see mutually edifying relationships built among the ministries in the targeted area.

The keynote speaker is Dr. Richard Ross, author of “Student Ministry and the Supremacy of Christ” (CrossBooks 2009). Ross is professor of Youth Ministry at Southwest Seminary (Texas), and founder and spokesperson for the international True Love Waits movement.

Sponsors include Huntington University, the UB National Office, Youth for Christ, and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Schedule

Between sessions, participants can go to the Merillat Centre for the Arts for refreshments and to see exhibitors.

22 Jul UB History Course: Sept 2014 in Chambersburg, Pa.

The United Brethren History Course is a requirement for ministerial licensing in the United Brethren denomination. However, people who just want to learn more about United Brethren history are free to take the course. The course is held periodically in regional settings.

During the past two years, 110 people have attended the course in 12 different locations.

The next edition will be held September 22-23, 2014, in Chambersburg, Pa.

Date: September 22-23, 2014 (Monday and Tuesday)
Time: 9 am – 4 pm each day
Location: Mount Pleasant UB Church.
Address: 2509 Black Gap Road, Chambersburg, PA 17202

Instructor

Daryl Elliott (right), senior pastor of Fountain UB church (Keyser, W. Va.).

Registration Cost

• $200, if you are seeking a ministerial license.
• $100 for everyone else.
• $20 for “Trials and Triumphs,” a history of the United Brethren church. ($14.95 for the book, $5.05 shipping for US, $12.95 international). The book will be sent from the national office.

Payment

Course payment must be sent one week prior to the class, unless other arrangements are made. Send to:

United Brethren in Christ
302 Lake Street
Huntington, Ind. 46750

Make checks payable to “United Brethren in Christ.”

Direct any questions to Cathy Reich, Administrative Assistant.

14 Jul August 21: Missions Day in Chambersburg, Pa.

A Missions Day will be held Thursday, August 21, at Rhodes Grove Camp (Chambersburg, Pa.). It starts at 9 am.

The theme is ““Our God is Greater, Awesome in Power.” The special speaker is Jenaya Bonner (right), Global Ministries staff in Macau. She will give an update on the UB work in Macau and Hong Kong.

Lunch will be served at $12 per person

The afternoon will include the sale of items, crafts, food, and baked goods. Please come, and bring friends.

Rhodes Grove Camp is located at 7693 Browns Mill Rd Chambersburg, PA 17202. Phone: (717) 375-4162.