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14 May

May 14, 2012 |

2012 HU Graduates (click photo to enlarge)

Youth ministry graduates with Professor Dave Rahn (without cap).

On Saturday, May 12, during Commencement ceremonies, Huntington University awarded a total of 257 degrees.

  • 16 Master of Arts degrees.
  • 9 Master of Education degrees.
  • 64 Bachelor of Arts degrees.
  • 1 Bachelor of Music degree.
  • 120 Bachelor of Science degrees.
  • 17 Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees.
  • 9 Bachelor of Social Work degrees.
  • 3 Associate of Arts and 15 Associate of Science degrees.

In addition, 3 persons received honorary doctorates: (read more about them here).

  • Commencement speaker Dan Wolgemuth, president and CEO of Youth for Christ USA.
  • Rev. Luther Whitfield, senior director of Youth for Christ’s Primetime Community Center in Fort Wayne and senior pastor of New Covenant Worship Center.
  • 1977 Huntington alum Charles Curie, for his national leadership in the field of public and mental health.

The afternoon commencement followed the morning baccalaureate service where Dr. Tim Smith, HU associate professor of history, gave a sermon titled “The Empire Strikes Back.” His sermon centered on Ecclesiastes 9:11.

10 May

May 10, 2012 |

Five United Brethren students were among the many Huntington University students recognized on Forester Night, held May 1.

The 2012 Impact Initiative Scholarship was given to Jordan Vanengen, a sophomore from Banner of Christ UB church in Byron Center, Mich. The award is presented by the Student Senate to a student who has had an impact on the university and the greater community. The student receives a $1,000 scholarship for his or her junior and senior years.

Twenty seniors were honored by their respective departments with Outstanding Senior plaques. These UB students were among the recipients:

  • Computer Science: Robert Hindy, a computer science major from Fowlerville, Mich. He is from Fowlerville UB church.
  • Education: Ellen Wolf, an elementary education major from Huntington, Ind. Ellen is from Emmanuel Community Church in Fort Wayne, Ind.
  • Psychology: Jennifer Cramer, a sociology and psychology major from Shippensburg, Pa. She is from Prince Street UB church in Shippensburg.
  • Social Work: Suzanne Radosevich, a social work major from Huntington, Ind. Suzanne is from The Well in Huntington.

Other recipients of major awards on Forester Night:

  • Jonathan Brenneman, a senior history and philosophy major from St. Marys, Ohio, was named the Male Forester of the Year.
  • Katie Martin, a senior middle grades education and elementary education major from Eaton, Ohio, was named the Female Forester of the Year. Foresters of the Year are voted on by the Huntington University student body.
  • Dr. Kent Eilers, assistant professor of theology, was named the 2012 Professor of the Year. Eilers has been at HU since 2009.

In addition, 10 Huntington University students-athletes were inducted into the Chi Alpha Sigma honor society for 2012. This national college athlete honor society recognizes student-athletes who excel in athletics and academics. The recipients include two UB students:

  • Michelle Hawthorne, a junior nursing major from Brooklyn, Mich., for soccer. Michelle is from Heart O the Lakes UB church in Brooklyn.
  • Lance Wood, a senior entrepreneurial small business management and business management from Waterville, Ohio, for cross country and track. Lance is from NorthPoint Church in Toledo, Ohio.

09 May

May 9, 2012 |

Attendees of the 2012 UB Youth Summit (click to enlarge).

At the 2012 UB Youth Workers Summit (click to enlarge)

Bobby Culler (right), Chairman, Youth Task Force; Youth Minister of Mount Pleasant Church, Chambersburg, Pa.

Youth Workers from across UBdom gathered just outside Daytona Beach, Fla., for the 2012 Youth Summit. Our theme this year was “FUSION – Establishing Meaningful Connections for Ministry Effectiveness.” Throughout the week we had the opportunity to strengthen the connection that we have with others in the trenches of youth ministry as well as the connection we have with our Lord.

Our keynote speaker was Dr. James Stump, professor of philosophy at Bethel College in Mishawaka, Ind. He walked us through a variety of spiritual disciplines, and challenged our thinking by looking at “10 Propositions.” We served together (in a variety of service projects); we worshipped together (during our sessions); we laughed together (in the midst our free time); and we learned together (during our roundtable discussions).

This week has always proved to be a much-needed, timely break from the normal pace of youth ministry. The timing of the Youth Summit–May–is important, because at this time of year, many youth workers are drained. We have guys walk into the Youth Summit who are ready to hang up their cleats; they’re done. But all they really need is a break. Youth workers are spent from the year of ministry and just need a break and a chance to refocus, and to know everybody else is in the same boat. The Youth Summit provides a time of refreshment and refueling as we endeavor to finish out another school year of ministry.

Over the years, the number of participants has increased. But beyond that, the event has stayed much the same. We provide some teaching on the personal or practical side, but more than anything, it’s just a chance to let your hair down, relax, and chat.

It is a privilege and an honor, and a huge responsibility and calling, that God has placed on our lives to minister to this generation of students. We want to do that with as much excellence as possible for the glory of God. And this event, the Youth Summit, encourages us and motivates us and helps us be more effective in our ministry.

Plan to be with us next year, April 29 – May 2, 2013, in Holly Hill, Florida.

09 May

May 9, 2012 |

Gerald and Rozanne Hallman

Gerald Hallman, 78, passed away at 1:45 am on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, in Fort Wayne, Ind. His wife Rozanne was at his side.

Gerald was a farmer during his early adult years, before responding to the call to the ministry. He came to Huntington College, earning a bachelor’s degree in 1973 and then a Master’s degree from the Graduate School of Christian Ministry in 1975. He was ordained in 1978.

A Canadian by birth (though in recent years he became a US citizen), Gerald began his pastoral ministry in 1975, serving several United Brethren churches in Canada–Silverthorn (Toronto), North Bruce, and Shiloh. In 1986 he became pastor of Montgomery UB church in Montgomery, Mich., from which he retired in 2000.

Gerald and his wife, Rozanne, were married in 1971 in Roseville, Ontario. They owned and lived in the Maples Cottages on Lake Pleasant in Fremont, Ind. (near Angola). They were active members of Anchor Community Church in Fort Wayne, Ind., where their son Tim has been the pastor since 1998. Gerald was preceded in death by two of his five sons, Ben and Matt. The surviving sons are Tim Hallman, Jeremy Hallman, and Michael MacFarlene. There are ten grandchildren.

Funeral details:

Visitation Time: 2-4 pm and 6-9 pm, Friday, May 11.
Visitation Location: Myers Funeral Home, 2901 Guilford St., Huntington, IN 46750.
Funeral Time: 4 pm Saturday, May 12. (Visitation 1 hour preceding the service).
Funeral Location: College Park UB church, Huntington, Ind.

Memorials should be directed to Anchor Community Church or to the Gideons, both c/o Myers Funeral Home, 2901 Guilford St., Huntington, IN 46750.

Tim Hallman wrote a tribute to his father on his blog.

Cards can be sent to Rozanne and the family c/o:

Timothy M. Hallman
1529 W Third St
Fort Wayne, IN  46808

08 May

May 8, 2012 |

Bob Bruce teaching the United Brethren History course on May 8 at Emmanuel Community Church. (click to enlarge)

Twelve persons participated in a one-day course in United Brethren history on May 8. The course was held at Emmanuel Community Church in Fort Wayne, Ind., and taught by Bob Bruce, associate pastor of Spiritual Care at Emmanuel.

Several regional UB history courses have been held during the past year–in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, and New York City. Normally it has been a two-day course. This was an experimental one-day version.

The course is a requirement for ministerial licensing in the United Brethren church, but is open to anyone who wants to know more about our history.

08 May

May 8, 2012 |

George Etling has been appointed senior pastor at Fifth Street Church (Staunton, Va.) effective May 1, 2012. Harry Moore, who supplied the pulpit for 16 years, retired on April 29. George and his wife, Cheri, had been part of the Jerusalem Chapel UB church in in Churchville, Va., where George received his local ministerial license.

Josh Good (right) has been appointed senior pastor at Homefront Church (Grandville, Mich.), effective May 1, 2012. He had been serving as Pastor of Discipleship and Youth at Banner of Christ UB (Byron Center, Mich.) since 2003. Before that, he served two years (1999-2001) as youth pastor at Heart O the Lakes UB (Brooklyn, Mich.).

Howard Beaver, senior pastor of Mt. Olivet Church (Chambersburg, Pa.) since July 2006, announced that he will retire on June 30, 2012. Prior to serving with the United Brethren church, Howard served with the Pennsylvania-Delaware Council of the Assemblies of God, in which he was ordained in the 1980s. The Mt. Olivet leadership and Bishop Phil Whipple will be seeking candidates for the Mt. Olivet Church. If you are interested, please complete a ministerial profile and send to the bishop’s office.

07 May

May 7, 2012 |

Retired minister Gerald Hallman (right), diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor in late December, is in the final stages of dying. His family, including wife Rozanne and son Tim Hallman, pastor of Anchor UB church (Fort Wayne, Ind.), is constantly around him at the Coventry Meadows home in Fort Wayne, Ind. He is under hospice care.

Please remember the family in your prayers.

UPDATE: Gerald passed away at 1:45 am Tuesday morning, May 8, with his wife Rozanne at his side.

07 May

May 7, 2012 |

Bishop Phil Whipple presenting a Specialized Ministries License to Amy Moreno.

On Sunday, May 6, Bishop Phil Whipple spoke at Bethany Evangelical UB church in Carlisle, Pa. He had the privilege of presenting a Specialized Ministries license to Amy Moreno, Associate Pastor of Christian Education at Bethany Evangelical.

07 May

May 7, 2012 |

Recipient Jessica Krause, left, with HU alum Taylor Zeman, who nominated her for the award.

Liz Smith (left) being recognized by Cindy Geders, Administrative Secretary to the President.

Two Huntington University students received the 2012 PACE Servant Leadership Award, which recognizes servant leadership in the college community.

  • Liz Smith, a junior psychology and sociology major from Berne, Ind.
  • Jessica Krause, a junior psychology major from Waseca, Minn.

Each year, Huntington University students donate thousands of hours in volunteer service to the community and college. Only juniors with a 2.5 GPA or above are eligible for the Servant Leadership Award. Smith and Krause each received a $1000 prize. Recipients are asked to designate $250 toward the charity of their choice, and to keep the rest.

03 May

May 3, 2012 |

Join hundreds of other United Brethren women for the 2012 UB Women’s Conference. The conference will be held in Shipshewana, Ind. (near the Michigan border) at the beautiful Farmstead Inn.

Date: September 28-30, 2012 (Friday – Sunday)

Register for the 2012 UB Women's Conference

Costs

The cost for the entire weekend–lodging and meals–starts at a mere $109. That’s if you have four persons in a room and register before May 31.

Speaker and Music

The keynote speaker is Chris Boelter, a Bible teacher who is full of life. For ten years, she was a Teaching Leader for Bible Study Fellowship. She will speak at four sessions, developing what it means to lead a life of “Undistracted Devotion” to Jesus Christ.

Also spending the weekend with us is Fresh Fire Praise, a dynamic worship team. We anticipate some wonderful times of worship and singing.

Enjoy Shipshewana

There is a so much to do in Shipshewana.

  • Shopping shopping shopping.
  • Great food.
  • Buggy rides.
  • Shows.

Please Promote the Conference Among Your Church’s Women

Please inform women in your church about this conference and encourage them to register. We’d love to see a whole van-load of women from your church!

We have an 8.5-by-11 inch poster you can use. Click on the thumbnail on the right to get the full-size PDF poster, which you can print out and post in a prominent place.

For complete details–schedule, speaker, things to do, costs, etc.–go to UBWomen.org.