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01 May

May 1, 2006 |

Tom Brodbeck, superintendent of Central Conference, sent this report on two persons in the conference.

Barb Thornton. “Barb Thornton, the Treasurer for Central Conference, has had a heart attack and is a patient at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Ind. Evidently, Barb’s symptoms were experienced several weeks ago (during the rush of tax season). She thought the pains she was experiencing in her arms and back were the result of her many hours seated at her computer working on the various tax returns she was working on for her clients. However, by the end of last week, things had not cleared up. She was scheduled to have a catherization done this morning (Monday).” Barb is from the Dillman UB church in Warren, Ind.
Randy Fennig,pastor of Prince of Peace UB church in Springfield, Ohio. “Randy is fully recovered from malaria, something he credits to the many prayers being offered on his behalf, and has been back in the pulpit for the past two Sundays.” Randy contracted malaria during his visit to Sierra Leone earlier this year. He had previously had bouts with malaria as a missionary in Mozambique.

01 May

May 1, 2006 |

The Park UB church in Bluffton, Ind., was able to purchase property directly across the street for a bargain price of $20,100. The property had previously served as the local school district administration building.
The school district had to advertise the building twice. The church won the first bid, but since the bid fell short of the required 90 percent of the building’s $60,000 assessed value, the dist4rict had to advertise it again. However, since the second round of advertising didn’t yield any more bids, the school board was legally able to accept the highest bid offered.
Pastor Larry Taylor doesn’t know yet how the church will use the building or property. They may tear down the building and use the land for much-needed parking.

01 May

May 1, 2006 |

Huntington University will award three honorary degrees at its 2006 Commencement Exercises on May 13, 2006.
Dr. Robert C. Andringa, president of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, will be honored with the Doctor of Humane Letters for his distinguished record of leadership and service in both public policy and higher education. He will also give the Commencement address.
Char BinkleyMrs. Charlotte (Char) Binkley, executive director of the WBCL Radio Network in Fort Wayne, Ind., will also receive the Doctor of Humane Letters degree. Her voice is familiar to Christian radio listeners throughout the area.
Bill EakinRev. Charles Billiam (Bill) Eakin will receive the Doctor of Divinity degree. He has served nearly 60 years with Youth for Christ, a term longer than any other staff member in the organization’s history. He continues serving as a Campus Life coach in Indianapolis. During the 1980s, he spoke at the United Brethren Youth Convention. He and his wife established 30 Youth for Christ clubs in Akron, Ohio. Later, as the international field director, he managed all overseas activities for Youth for Christ, a position that took him to 40 countries. In 1974, Eakin and his family moved to Indianapolis, where they have remained.
You can read more about these award recipients on the Huntington University site.

01 May

May 1, 2006 |

Robert AndringaDr. Robert C. Andringa (right), president of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU), will give the Commencement address at Huntington University on Saturday, May 13. Dr. Norris Friesen, Huntington’s vice president and dean, will deliver the baccalaureate address to graduates and their parents at 10:30 a.m., in the Zurcher Auditorium of the Merillat Centre for the Arts. Commencement will be held on the campus front lawn at 3 p.m. You can read more about them on the Huntington University site.
The CCCU is an association of 105 member colleges and universities, plus 71 affiliated institutions of higher education located in 24 countries. Dr. Andringa will retire from the presidency of the CCCU this summer.
As vice president and dean, Dr. Friesen (right) is the chief academic officer of Huntington University. He supervises the faculty, assistant and associate deans, the RichLyn Library, academic registration, and adult and graduate education. He came to the university in 1985 as Dean of Student Services, was named Vice President for Student Development in 1993, and accepted his current role in 2002.
Read more about Dr. Andringa and Dr. Friesen.

01 May

May 1, 2006 |

Katherine Hoverman of First UB in Van Wert, Ohio, sent this report about their Holy Week activities: “First UB held a Maundy Thursday “Soup and Sandwich” supper at 6:00 pm in the church basement. It was followed by a Maundy Thursday Service by pastor Jody Harr in the sanctuary, which included Communion.
“An Easter Sunrise service was held at 7:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. Following this, breakfast was served in the basement. Some parents from our Team Kids program, which is on Wednesday nights, attended with their children. After breakfast, an Easter egg hunt was held outside for all the children.
“Pastor Jody Harr brought the Easter worship service mesasge. Altogether, 112 people attended, which was a record attendance for this year.”

28 Apr

April 28, 2006 |

Greg Helman (right), pastor of the UB church in Dillsburg, Pa., sent this report about his daughter: “My daughter Greta Helman was diagnosed on Thursday (April 27) with a benign tumor in the lining of her brain. It is about the size of a 50-cent piece and is pressing on her brain causing pain. We will have a consultation with a neurosurgeon at Hershey Medical Center on Wednesday, May 3rd at 9:00 am. There is a very good probability of the need for plastic surgery because of the tumor’s location. So, please pray for Greta’s physical, emotional, spiritual and financial well-being. Greta works part-time at our church as a Worship Leader and just gave her notice on Monday of resigning from being an assistant manager at Bruster’s in Camp Hill. Her new job as the director of a day-care in Harrisburg will give her benefits after three months. But, neither the church nor Bruster’s offer her benefits. Therefore, she could only afford a personal insurance plan that pays 80% of her bills. Thank you very much ahead of time for your consideration of this prayer need.”

28 Apr

April 28, 2006 |

Wes and Jean Bell are UB endorsed missionaries doing educational work with Wycliffe Bible Translators in Brazil. The following report came on April 28 from Jean Bell:
“We can hardly believe it’s May–only four weeks of school left and less than 2 months before we leave here for a six- furlough in the U.S.
As some of you know, my mother went to be with the Lord on March 26. I was able to be there with my family for 5 days. The grieving we did together was healing. For your gifts, cards, notes of sympathy and compassion, I thank you. Often over the past months as my mother’s health deteriorated, I said, ‘Thank God for heaven!’ I still say it but with more enthusiasm than ever, knowing my mother is there now too. Thank you again for your encouragement.”

23 Apr

April 23, 2006 |

On Saturday morning, an 18-year-old young man was found dead at Camp Cobutic, the camp in Bellefontaine, Ohio. He was with a non-UB church group that was using the camp. Bishop Ron Ramsey asks that you, as churches and individuals, remember in prayer the family of the young man who died, and Camp Director Dave Stephens as he deals with the aftermath of this tragedy.

20 Apr

April 20, 2006 |

Rick Pride, senior pastor of Eagle Quest UB church in Columbia City, Ind., sent this report: “As always Easter was an exciting time at Eagle Quest. On Thursday night we held a ‘Love Feast and Foot Washing’ with over 70 in attendance. The Love Feast started out the evening with a very simple meal of beef, lamb, broth, bread, cheese, grapes, and juice. After the meal our drama team presented a reenactment of the last supper. As Christ led the disciples to ‘eat and drink,’ the dinner guests were instructed to do likewise, as we all shared communion together.
“Following the dinner and presentation, the men went to a different room and the women stayed in the sanctuary to participate in the foot washing.This was a very moving and emotional experience for all who took part.
“On Easter Sunday morning, I shared a message from Acts 17, where Paul preached in Athens. The message centered around the reality and truth of the resurrection and our duty to share the love of Christ with a lost and spiritually confused world. The standing room only crowd was challenged to become Christ followers and then to be like Paul and share Christ where ever we go.”