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02 Sep

September 2, 2014 |

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.

02 Sep

September 2, 2014 |
Pastor Tim Scroggs opening the service at the lake.

Pastor Tim Scroggs opening the service at the lake.

Andrew Franks delivering the message.

Andrew Franks delivering the message.

Christine Scroggs (right), Eagle Quest Church (Columbia City, Ind.)

On August 30, Eagle Quest hosted its annual service at the lake. Senior pastor Tim Scroggs opened the service, and the message was delivered by our worship leader, Andrew Franks. It was a great day, celebrating outside in God’s creation. We continued our celebration by baptizing nine new believers. It was an awesome time of worship, celebration, and love!

02 Sep

September 2, 2014 |
Pastor Marshall Woods (left) leads in prayer during the baptismal service.

Pastor Marshall Woods (left) leads in prayer during the baptismal service.

Pastor Marshall Woods (left) conducting a baptism.

Pastor Marshall Woods (left) conducting a baptism.

At the Mill Chapel Back to School Bash.

At the Mill Chapel Back to School Bash.

Riding the bull during the Back to School Bash.

Riding the bull during the Back to School Bash.

Marshall Woods (right), senior pastor, Mill Chapel UB church (Reedsville, W. Va.)

We have had many persons make first-time commitments to Jesus, and some rededications as well. As a result, we had a great baptismal service at the Cheat River. There were a total of approximately 30 baptisms.

We offer a class called Next Steps for new believers and persons just wanting a refresher course. God is doing great things at Mill Chapel.

About 250 people attended the church’s Back to School Bash. We rented outside play equipment, including a bounce house, obstacle course, and mechanical bull.

We also honored two ladies who have served Mill Chapel for many years: Thelma Huggins for teaching her Sunday school class, Nancy Yoke for playing piano.

28 Aug

August 28, 2014 |

Mark Self has been named senior pastor of Trinity UB church in Fostoria, Ohio. He graduated in 1994 from Kentucky Mountain Bible College with a degree in Pastoral Ministries. Since 1987, he has served as youth pastor, associate pastor, or pastor at five different churches. Most recently, he served 14 years, 2000-2014, as pastor of Christ’s Community Church in Navarre, Ohio. Mark and his wife, Debbie, have three grown children, ages 18-24.

27 Aug

August 27, 2014 |

Global Ministries is sponsoring a trip to Jamaica during January to work at the Malvern Camp. The team will continue work on the new dormitory at the camp. The first floor is completed, but work needs to begin on the second floor.

Dates: January 3-10, 2015.
Team Leader: Dwight Kuntz (right).
Cost: $750 per person, plus airfare.

The $750 includes in-country travel, food, lodging, supplemental health insurance, and cost of materials.

27 Aug

August 27, 2014 |
L-r: Peter Kainwo, Bishop John Pessima, and two pastors from Kenema.

L-r: Peter Kainwo, Bishop John Pessima, and two pastors from Kenema.

Rice and other food items for UBs in Kenema.

Rice and other food items for UBs in Kenema.

Unloading food supplies.

Unloading food supplies.

Kenema, the third-largest city in Sierra Leone, is at the center of the Ebola outbreak. The city has been sealed off by government troops. The Kenema hospital is the primary hospital for dealing with Ebola. A number of healthcare workers there have contracted the disease and died. One was a United Brethren pastor’s wife.

On Saturday, August 23, Bishop John Pessima of Sierra Leone Conference took rice and other food items to Kenema for United Brethren pastors and members in that area. He was accompanied by his four superintendents. Three of them were stopped at a checkpoint. However, Bishop Pessima and Superintendent Peter Kainwa were allowed into Kenema with the items.

Bishop Pessima writes, “On behalf of the conference, I want to thank Global Ministries for their support during this crisis, Dr. and Mrs. Jusu in Kenya, Faith UBC Church at Lumley, and many more that are supporting us. It is not yet over. We are still raising more food for Kenema, because it is really had for them at this time.

25 Aug

August 25, 2014 |

Steve Smith, senior pastor of Lake View UB church (Camden, Mich.) is undergoing heart surgery on Tuesday, Aug 26, at the University of Michigan Cardio Vascular Center. He has congestive heart failure. He says he will undergo a new form of cardio ablation which has not yet been approved for practice in the United States, though it has been used with good success in Europe and Canada.

The first procedure will occur Tuesday morning, Aug 26, at 9:00. It will check for clotting and blockage around the heart. He will then be prepared for the 1 pm surgery, which will take 5-6 hours.

Steve says he is counting on being released Wednesday afternoon, but it may be Thursday.

Steve’s wife, Pam, will be with him. You can email them both: [email protected] and [email protected].

Cards can be sent to:

Stephen E. Smith
14901 Meadowvale Dr
Camden, MI 49232

25 Aug

August 25, 2014 |

For the seventh year in a row, The Princeton Review named Huntington University one of the best colleges in the Midwest. The nationally-known education services company recommends the school as one of 159 institutions in 12 Midwestern states on its “Best in the Midwest” list for 2015. Read more.

22 Aug

August 22, 2014 |

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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.