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28 Jan

January 28, 2011 |

Working on the new building at the Malvern Camp in Jamaica.

The building begins to take shape.

Owen Gordon writes regarding progress at the Malvern Camp in Jamaica:

“Raymond (the project manager) stopped by today on his way from Malvern and shared some photos of what is happening: The work is progressing nicely and we have much to be thankful for. Special thanks to our US work team and the Jamaicans who have been working alongside them. In the words of Nehemiah: we are doing a great work and we cannot come down!”

27 Jan

January 27, 2011 |

The second annual UB Children’s Ministry Leaders Summit will be held May 17-18 in Holly Hill, Fla. The event will be hosted by First UB church in Holly Hill.

You will have the opportunity to spend time with children’s ministry workers from across our denomination: learning from each other, sharing ideas, networking, relaxing, and soaking up the Florida sunshine! Last year, 17 people attended and had a great time.

This event is aimed especially at persons who specialize in working with children. It is not limited to staffpersons. However, because of space limitations, it is limited to your “lead” children’s worker.

This is a unique opportunity for you to fellowship with others who share your passion. We know you will find it helpful, encouraging, and fun. Best of all, it’s FREE! You only need to cover your transportation costs to Florida.

Once again, we will cover your cost of registration. You will just need to find a way to get there! Look for additional information as well as opportunities to register.

What: Children’s Ministry Leaders Summit
When: May 17-18, 2011
Where: First UB in Holly Hill, Fla.
Cost: Travel expenses are up to you. Lodging and meals are provided.
Why: Networking, fellowship, encouragement, and fun!

27 Jan

January 27, 2011 |

Youth workers from United Brethren churches throughout the US will gather in Florida May 2-5 for the annual UB Youth Workers Summit. It’s a great time for networking with fellow youth workers, sharing ideas, and learning how to do it better.

Soon, you’ll be able to register online. For now, here is the info:

Dates: May 2-5, 2011
Place: Holly Hill United Brethren Church, near Daytona Beach.
Speaker: Denny Miller, senior pastor of Emmanuel Community Church, Fort Wayne, Ind.
Cost: By April 1, $99. After April 1 the cost is $120.

Because of space limitations, this is designed for the “lead” youth worker at churches. Send the person who leads your youth ministry, whether fulltime, part-time, or volunteer. For more information, go to UBTeens.org.

27 Jan

January 27, 2011 |

Dorothy Burk, wife of longtime Michigan Conference minister Earnest Burk and mother of longtime UB pastor Roger Burk, passed away during the early morning hours of Wednesday, January 26, 2011.

Visitation: 9:30 am Saturday, February 5, 2011.
Memorial service: 11:30 am Saturday, February 5, 2011.
Location: Mt. Hope UB church, 5011 Mount Hope Road, Carson City, MI 48811.

A luncheon will be served in the fellowship hall immediately after the memorial service.

The family has requested that any memorial gifts be directed to:

Global Ministries
Church of the United Brethren in Christ, USA
302 Lake Street
Huntington, IN 46750

27 Jan

January 27, 2011 |

The UB church in Harrisonburg, Va., put on a Christmas play on December 19. The title was “St Nicholas, The Man Behind the Mask.”Here are a couple scenes from the program.

25 Jan

January 25, 2011 |

Inside the new Delmas 33 church in Haiti

It’s been just over a year since a devastating earthquake leveled most of Port Au Prince, Haiti. Yet our United Brethren churches have been busy rebuilding lives, schools, and church buildings. The Delmas 33 Church, a keystone to our 33 United Brethren Churches in Haiti, is nearing completion. The church houses a school for 120 children that was established with the help of our partners CH Global and the many people who participate as child sponsors.

Funds were also provided to rebuild one of the two churches destroyed in Cite Soleil. Due to unrest and the outbreak of cholera, we were unable to send teams to help with this effort. However, funding was forwarded to the field so the congregation could move forward. The other church in Cite Soleil is working to fulfill the requirements necessary for funding to be released, but we hope to see it rebuilt soon. These two churches are both locations where we would like to open additional schools with the help of CH Global.

21 Jan

January 21, 2011 |

The 2011 US National Conference is six months away. Join us July 6-9 as hundreds of United Brethren from across the country come together to worship, learn, get acquainted, and grow closer to Christ.

Over 800 people attended in both 2007 and 2009. This is a Big Deal for our denomination.

Everything you need to know can be found at USNationalConference.com. That includes:

  • Schedule
  • Costs
  • How to register
  • Workshops
  • Lodging
  • Things to do
  • Nursery, children, and youth
  • And much more

Once again, we will meet at the Sawmill Creek Resort in Huron, Ohio. Two changes were made with the date:

  1. We moved the conference a little later, so that all graduations and open houses should be done.
  2. We’re starting on a Wednesday and concluding at noon on Saturday. Previously, we went from Thursday to Sunday noon.

The past two national conferences dealt with the Great Commission. This year, we will “Focus” on the Great Commandment–loving God, and loving others.


Registration Costs

Individual: $55 ($65 after June 1)
Family: $90 ($110 after June 1)

You can register online now. Or, you can wait for the registration brochures which will be mailed to all churches in a few weeks.

Lodging

You need to make your own hotel arrangements. The meetings will be held at Sawmill Creek, which has 250 rooms.

Rooms at Sawmill Creek are only $95 (plus tax) per room, per night. You can register now at Sawmill Creek by calling 800-729-6455. Tell them you’re with the United Brethren Church conference.

Numerous other hotels are located nearly.

 

Rex and LaWanda Bullock

Keynote Speaker: Rex Bullock

Helping us Focus on loving God and loving others will be Rex Bullock. For over 30 years, Rex has been in demand for revivals, conferences, pastor’s retreats, and crusades. He is committed to seeing people won to Christ. His deepest desire is to see the character of Christ lived out in people’s lives.

Rex is the radio voice of Dayspring, a 30-minute program heard throughout the world. Dayspring’s mission is “Teaching holy living and trying to build the character of Christ into the lives of individuals everywhere.”

Originally from East Texas, Rex has pastored innovative churches in Texas, California, Washington, and Florida. He understands church planting and church growth, because he has been involved in seeing young churches grow and be nurtured. He has also pastored large churches with multiple staff and facilities. He and his wife, LaWanda, live in St. Petersburg, Fla.

17 Jan

January 17, 2011 |

Donna Hollopeter, Associate Director of Global Ministries

Now is the time to think about some great opportunities for global ministry during the summer of 2011. Many of you are already planning trips that will have a great impact across the globe, which is awesome! If you are still searching for something, please check out this unique opportunity.

Jeff and April Dice will be stationed in Granada, Nicaragua, from the middle of June through August. They would love to help you partner with local congregations in Guatemala, Nicaragua, or Costa Rica. This will be a Design-Your-Own Trip type of experience. Here’s how it will work.

1. Plan the Trip

You and some of your family, friends, or congregation get together to make plans as to how you will have an impact in Central America. This could be through such ministries as:

  • building something.
  • providing activities for ladies.
  • doing a day camp for children.
  • organizing youth activities.
  • collecting eyeglasses and providing an eye-clinic for a community.
  • teaching local people a skill (like farming, sewing, or running a business).

You really can get creative with this. The size of your group could be anywhere from 2-20. You decide.

2. Present Your Plan to Jeff Dice

After deciding what you think God is calling you to do, email that to Jeff Dice. If it looks like that type of partnership can be formed, move to the next step. There will be ongoing projects in Nicaragua that you may join, or you can do something totally different.

3. Put Together a Budget for Your Project

Jeff can help you with this. You will need to decide how to best fund your project. You could divide the expense of the project among those participating, or you could enlist the support of your local congregation. I recommend the latter, because you get many more people involved and it really becomes a partnership with your congregation.

Examples: a typical bare-bones building project costs about $5000, and a typical day camp might cost $1500. There are projects that range from $1000-$10,000. You can decide!

Jeff will assist you with your entire trip budget. He will inform you of all the expenses you can reasonably expect. Our past trips to Nicaragua have cost approximately $500 per person plus airfare. This includes every expense, excluding extra stuff like the canopy tour. Use this amount as your guide. This does not include your project expenses.

Though we work in some relatively remote areas, we have several lodging options which can affect the total cost. Costa Rica and Guatemala should cost about the same.

4. Decide When You Want to Travel

Jeff can assist you with all your travel plans. The best days to travel (cheapest) are usually Thursdays and Tuesdays, but affordable tickets are available on other days. Jeff will put you on the calendar once you have purchased your tickets.

NOTES: You can also schedule time for sightseeing, to go to the beach, climb a volcano, ride a zip line, or go fishing. Talk this over with Jeff as you plan your missions experience!

Please contact Jeff Dice with any questions you have or if you would like Jeff to visit your church to answer questions or talk about missions.

Email: jeff@browncorners.org
Cell: 989-246-4298
Office: 989-386-2702.

17 Jan

January 17, 2011 |

The annual United Brethren History course, usually held only Huntington, Ind., will be held in two regional settings this year. This course is a requirement for becoming a licensed United Brethren minister.

Basic Information

  • The cost is $200.
  • You will need to read the UB history book “Trials and Triumphs” beforehand. It is available through the Healthy Ministry Resources bookstore for $14.95 (plus shipping). Order a copy by calling toll-free: 888.622.3019
  • Register using the online form at: ub.org/events/ubhistory

February 21-22, 2011

Location: Rhodes Grove Campground (Chambersburg, Pa.)
Time: 9 am Monday — 4 pm Tuesday
Teacher: Dr. Daryl Elliott (right), senior pastor of Fountain UB (Keyser, W. Va.)
Registration Deadline: February 1, 2011
Lodging: available at Rhodes Grove by calling: 717.375.4162. Meals will be off-campus on your own.

March 7-8, 2011

Location: Mt. Zion UB church (Wayne, Ohio)
Time: 9 am Monday — 4 pm Tuesday
Teacher: Rev. Robert Bruce (right), associate pastor of Emmanuel Community Church (Fort Wayne, Ind.)
Registration Deadline: February 15, 2011
Meals: breaks and lunch provided at the church for a donation. Breakfast and dinner on your own.

Hotel rooms have been reserved at:

Comfort Suites
3700 Speedway Drive
Findlay, OH 45840

Cost per room per night: $79.95 single, $89.99 double (plus tax). Make your reservation by calling 419.420.1212 before February 7. The hotel is about a 20-minute drive from the Mt. Zion Church.