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Jeff Bleijerveld, Director of Global Ministries
A car load of United Brethren pastors from El Copan, the western region of Honduras, was traveling to a cluster meeting last Saturday evening (March 22) when their car left the road and rolled. The passengers suffered cuts, bruises and some broken bones, but all survived. The car was written off. Superintendent Juanita Chavez is praising the Lord for protecting them, but also asks for our prayers.
Bob and Darlene Eberly
We’re asking for prayer for Darlene Eberly, a former missionary in Sierra Leone with her husband, Bob. Darlene had been treated for melanoma, but it has now returned in an aggressive fashion. She has begun radiation, and will have another biopsy in the next couple days. It’s a very serious situation. Bob and Darlene Eberly are members of Otterbein UB church in Greencastle, Pa.
Their daughter, Brenda Moore, and her husband Chris, an ordained UB minister, are endorsed staff with Global Ministries; they serve with Here’s Hope Ministries, which operates in Belize and several other countries. Bob Eberly is founder and president of Here’s Hope Ministries.
Address for Darlene Eberly:
Darlene Eberly
PO Box 323
Greencastle, PA 17225
At the McCallum water table.
One of the more interesting bicyclists who stopped at the church.
Ron Watterly, senior pastor, McCallum UB (Delton, Mich.)
On Saturday, March 22, the folks at McCallum provided peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and water to the participants of the Barry-Roubaix Killer Gravel Road Race, the largest gravel road bicycle race in the USA. The race consisted of three courses–62 miles, 36 miles, and 24 miles. Both the 62-mile and 36-mile passed in front of the church, giving the brave souls of the congregation opportunity to cheer the riders on and offer refreshments, bathroom facilities, and a place to warm up if desired.
Ladies of the Women’s Missionary Fellowship came early and made up 180 PB&J sandwiches. Eight gallons of bulk water was given to fill water bottles of the riders, plus bottled water was available as well.
The quote of the day came from Nichole Parish of the congregation, who said on her Facebook page, “Being the hands of Jesus handing out water and sandwiches to the bike riders today at our church. It’s moments like this that being part of a small church that gives Big is awesome!”
Rev. Mike Brown, pastor of Franklin UB church (New Albany, Ohio), is mourning the death of his mother. Pearl Buck passed away March 20, 2014, in Columbus, Ohio.
Arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Sunday, March 23, 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm
Funeral: Monday, March 24, 11 am.
Visitation and funeral location: Rader-McDonald Funeral Home, 1355 W Main, West Jefferson, Ohio.
Mike has pastored Franklin UB church since 1989. He is also a cluster leader and serves on the Pastoral Ministry Leadership Team. Condolences can be sent to:
Michael R. Brown
7171 Central College Road
New Albany, OH 43054
Email: [email protected]
The Horizon Scholarship recipients. L-r: Allison Amstutz, Jessica Bombino, Leah Ness, Hannah Priskorn, and Selina Poh.
Five incoming Huntington University freshmen have been awarded the Horizon Leadership Scholarship for the 2014-2015 academic year.
A collaboration between Huntington University and Youth for Christ, the Horizon Leadership Scholarship was begun in 2008 to attract and retain students of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. The scholarship covers the recipient’s tuition and room-and-board for up to 10 semesters. This is made possible through a blend of federal, state, and institutional aid. Recipients are required to achieve and uphold a standard of academic performance, community service, and spiritual and social growth.
Brent Liechty (left) speaking as other gather around Scott Hardaway.
Brent Liechty (right), senior pastor, Pathway Community Church (Jackson, Mich.)
On Sunday, March 16, Pathway Community Church paid tribute to its former pastor, Scott Hardaway.
Todd Fetters, director of National Ministries, came to speak and kick-off our new series, “All For Christ.” He did an excellent job. Then we had a special lunch to honor Scott Hardaway, who was the senior pastor here from 2005 to November 2013.
In October 2012, Scott’s wife, Tanya, passed away soon after being diagnosed with cancer. Scott realized he could no longer be both a single dad and a pastor, so he resigned. Pastor Scott worked hard to lead with integrity and passion, and to love the congregation to become All For Christ.
Many people shared stories of how their lives were changed through Scott’s time here at PCC. He was presented a scrapbook filled with pages from people within our church, with pictures, letters, and more stories for him to remember his time with us fondly. We finished by having past and present elders lay hands on Scott and pray over him.
Scott is currently working towards a paralegal degree at Baker College, and will take his two boys to summer with his parents in Washington State.
I’m very proud to have worked with Scott as his associate pastor. We were a good team. He has changed me for the better in so many ways.
Dr. Emberton meeting with Mr. Han Yanhui, principal of Zhuhai #1 Senior High School.
Dr. Sherilyn Emberton, president of Huntington University, toured Zhuhai #1 Senior High School. They talked with Mr. Han Yanhui, the principal, about opportunities for academic partnership. Zhuhai #1 School is the top high school in Zhuhai City, a city over 1.5 million people in southern Guangdong Province.
Dr. Emberton and her fellow travelers from Huntington University, Dr. Luke Fetters Shoshannah McKinney, are spending spring break in China meeting with educators about possible partnerships with HU. A previous article told more about that.
Before….
…and during the spaghetti dinner.
About 525 people attended the 21st annual spaghetti dinner at Mount Pleasant Church (Chambersburg, Pa.) on Saturday, March 15. They raised about $5500, which will go toward church mission trips to Belize (July 10-20) and West Virginia (Aug. 4-9).
Bobby Culler (right), youth pastor at Mount Pleasant, writes, “It’s just neat to see so many people serving and giving of their time to make this a great success. We’re grateful for everyone who came out in support of the dinner and for all of the financial donations. We’re excited to begin making plans for our summer mission trips. This money will go a long way toward helping us reach our financial goal.”
Two pastors’ wives experienced mishaps over the weekend.
Dr. Sherilyn Emberton brings greetings to the Zion UB church in Hong Kong. Translating for her is the church’s pastor, Rev. Carol Can Yu Kwong, who is also an HU alum.
The three Huntington University visitors with members of Zion United Brethren Church. Dr. Emberton and Shoshannah McKinney are front and center. Dr. Luke Fetters is in the upper right (blue shirt).
Dr. Sherilyn Emberton, president of Huntington University, is getting acquainted with the United Brethren of Hong Kong Conference. On Sunday, March 16, she shared greetings from the University with Zion Church. The pastor of Zion is Rev. Carol Chan Yu Kwong, an alumnus of the Huntington University graduate school.
After the service, Shoshannah McKinney shared a presentation about Huntington University with the youth of the church. McKinney is associate director of the HU Institute for TESOL Studies and international student admissions coordinator.
Dr. Emberton is spending spring break in China with McKinney and Dr. Luke Fetters, professor of ministry and missions. They arrived in Hong Kong on Saturday evening, March 15. They will spend a week meeting with Chinese educators about possible partnerships with Huntington University. A previous article told more about that.
