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27 Sep

September 27, 2012 |

Lois Magnus, wife of retired pastor and former superintendent Martin Magnus, passed away at 5:12 am on Thursday, September 27, 2012, two days shy of age 83.

Just six days ago we reported that Lois had been diagnosed with cancer and given three months to live.

Lois was a woman of strong faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and lived in relationship with him every day. She, along with her devoted husband of 56 years, Martin, had open hearts and an open home, and many thought of her as a second mom or a spiritual mom. Lois was a prayer warrior who supported many pastors, ministries and missionaries, some for over 50 years.

After three weeks of hospitalization, Lois couldn’t wait to get to heaven and leave behind the limitations of a failing body. Lois was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by her children, Brian (and wife Lynette), Cindy (and husband Scott), Randy (and wife Debb), Greg (and wife Shelley) and Tim, her grandchildren, brothers and sisters, many nieces, nephews and other family members, her loving church family at Stanley Park Community (United Brethren) Church, as well as neighbours and friends.

Funeral details:

Visitation: 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm Sunday, September 30, 2012.
Visitation location: Stanley Park Community Church, 9 Dreger Ave., Kitchener, Ontario (off Ottawa, east of the expressway).
Funeral: Monday, October 1, at 1:30 pm (viewing one hour beforehand).
Funeral location: Kitchener Gospel Temple, 9 Conway Dr., Kitchener, Ontario (off River Road).

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Stanley Park Church or a mission or ministry of your choice.

Two sons are currently United Brethren ministers: Brian Magnus, bishop of the United Brethren Church in Canada and pastor of the Parkwood Gardens church (Guelph, Ontario); and Randy Magnus, pastor of Roseville UB church (Ayr, Ontario).

Cards can be sent to:

Martin Magnus
118 Ross Avenue
Kitchener, ON  N2A 1V4
Canada

Brian Magnus
24 Lois Lane
Guelph, ON  N1K 1W7
Canada
Email

Randall J. Magnus
3 Marshall Street, R. R. 1
Ayr, ON  N0B 1E0
Canada
Email

21 Sep

September 21, 2012 |

Brian Magnus, bishop of the United Brethren Church in Canada, sent this note:

“We received some sad news this afternoon. My Mom, Lois Magnus, has been diagnosed with cancer and has been given three months to live.

“They have been removing up to three litres of fluid from her chest cavity each day this week, and cancer cells have been found in the fluid. She will be receiving palliative care only from this point.

“We really appreciate your prayers for her and Dad (Martin), and will keep you posted with any further news. Thanks for all of the cards that you have sent while Mom is in the hospital. Dad brings them from home to her each day.”

Cards can be sent to:

Rev. Martin and Lois Magnus
118 Ross Avenue
Kitchener, ON N2A 2A4
CANADA

13 Sep

September 13, 2012 |

On July 11, we reported that Duane Walter, an ordained minister in Sunfield, Mich., had been diagnosed with cancer and was beginning chemotherapy treatments.

On September 12, this message from Duane arrived.

“In July, I had a pet scan which showed cancer. Last Friday I had a second pet scan. When I met with the oncologist yesterday after my chemo, she showed me both scans. The new scan showed only one small spot by my thyroid, and she did not think it was anything to be concerned about. However, she was going to have an ultrasound just to be on the safe side.

“God is faithful. Thank you to all who have been praying.”

12 Sep

September 12, 2012 |

Mark Ralph has been assigned to a one-year interim position as senior pastor of Mount Zion UB church in Wayne, Ohio. This follows the recent departure of Michael Soltis as pastor at Mount Zion.

Ralph accepted the position on September 12. His first Sunday at Mount Zion will be September 30, 2012.

Mark Ralph and his wife, Ruth (right), previously served three United Brethren pastorates in Michigan–in Clare, Charlotte, and Sunfield–along with several years in Birmingham, Ala., as UB church planters. He was ordained in 1976. Since leaving Sunfield in 2009, he has pastored a congregation in Transfer, Pa., with the Evangelical Congregational Church. Ralph has roots in the EC Church, where his father pastored for 28 years.

Ralph graduated from Huntington University in 1974, and later earned a master’s degree from Evangelical Theological Seminary.

27 Aug

August 27, 2012 |

Bishop Phil Whipple (left) with Calvin and Amy Hodgson.

Cal Hodgson, senior pastor of Heritage UB church (Dansville, Mich.), was ordained on Sunday, August 12, at Heritage. Bishop Phil Whipple conducted the ordination, assisted by Michigan pastors Tim Flickinger and Jeff Reser.

27 Aug

August 27, 2012 |

James E. Reiber (right), 74, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2012, in Fort Wayne, Ind. Born in New Castle, Pa., he worked as a Fixed Wing and Helicopter Mechanic in the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1978. He married Karen Sue Cassidy in 1972, and she passed away in 2009.

Reiber was ordained as a United Brethren minister in 1997, when he was pastoring Mill Chapel UB church in Reedsville, W. Va. At the time of his death, he was a member of Union Chapel United Brethren church in Fort Wayne, Ind.

Surviving are five children, including son Gary, who is senior pastor of Union Chapel UB church in Fort Wayne, Ind.

Funeral Details

Visitation: 4-6 pm Monday, August 267, 2012.
Funeral service: 6 pm Monday, August 27.
Visitation and Funeral location: Union Chapel United Brethren Church, 12628 Coldwater Rd.

Rev. Wayne Goldsmith will officiate at the funeral. Burial will be in New Castle, Pa. Memorials may be made to the Union Chapel United Brethren in Christ Church.

15 Aug

August 15, 2012 |

Tim Sherman (right) has been named senior pastor of Bethel UB church in Elmore, Ohio, effective September 17, 2012. He previously served 7 years on staff at Mt. Zion UB church in Wayne, Ohio (1993-2000), five years with a Reformed church in Michigan. Since 2005, he has served on staff at Mainstreet Church in Walbridge, Ohio.

Mike Soltis has resigned as senior pastor of Mt. Zion UB church (Wayne, Ohio) effective August 11, 2012.

07 Aug

August 7, 2012 |

Charlie and Ruth Snider on her 90th birthday.

Charles and Ruth Snider will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on August 15, 2012. They were married in 1942. If you’d like to send a card, use this address:

Charles & Ruth Snider
Lakeshore Lodge, Rm 411
3197 Lakeshore Blvd W.
Toronto, Ontario M8V 3X5

Ruth Snider is an ordained minister and former pastor in Ontario Conference, as well as a former member of the denominational board of missions and former director of Food for the Hungry Canada. Charlie has worked on numerous building projects throughout the world. Charlie turned 90 in 2009, and Ruth in 2010.

02 Aug

August 2, 2012 |

Eric SelfCongratulations to Eric Self, senior pastor of Mount Zion UB church in Junction City, Ohio. He recently completed his Master’s in Theology at Ohio Christian University in Circleville, Ohio (formerly Circleville Bible College). He submitted his capstone project on July 30, the last of his requirements, and will receive his degree in September.