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08 Feb

February 8, 2016 |

Twenty students from the Huntington University attended a weekend retreat for adults with intellectual disabilities January 22-24. Each student was paired with a camper and helped them through all of their daily tasks and activities. The students were part of HU’s doctoral program in Occupational Therapy, class of 2018.

This is the second year the OTD program has partnered with Camp SonRise to provide students with a service experience. Camp SonRise is an overnight camp for adults with intellectual and physical disabilities that provides respite for their caregivers for a few days. The camp is a ministry of Bethesda Lutheran Ministries, a Christian organization that provides homes for people with developmental disabilities across the country.

At Sonrise, the volunteers participate in Bible studies, worship, and prayer sessions. On the last day, the students met to discuss the experience and how they had seen God work during their time at the camp and in their interaction with campers.

“HU is already distinguishable from other programs in our mission to educate students through the teachings of Christ,” she continued. “The foundations of occupational therapy align well with a Christian view in that we make a commitment to serve others. Our understanding of the Christian faith and our incorporation of faith in the classroom and in experiences like SonRise provide students with a well-rounded and empathetic foundation on which to build their identities in the OT field and in their communities.”

06 Feb

February 6, 2016 |

Alice Rose Blodgett (right), 94, died peacefully on Thursday, February 4, 2016 in Charlotte, Mich. She served as a missionary in Sierra Leone for 12 years, working at Mattru Hospital as a nurse.

Visitation time: 6-8 pm Sunday, February 7, 2016.
Funeral service: 2 pm Monday, February 8, 2016.
Visitation and funeral location: Pray Funeral Home, 401 W. Seminary St., Charlotte, MI 48813.
Officiating: Rev. Michael Arnold, former pastor of Crossroads UB church.

Alice was born in 1921 near Charlotte, the youngest of six children in a farming family. She became a Christian at age 13.

Alice graduated from nursing school in 1947, and worked two years at a hospital in Kalamazoo, Mich. She then felt God calling her to consider the urgent need for a nurse in Sierra Leone. She would serve 12 years at Mattru Hospital. During one furlough, in 1961, she earned a degree in Missionary Nursing from Fort Wayne Bible College. After leaving missionary service, she worked at Fort Wayne Bible College for six years. She then returned to Charlotte, working at Hayes Green Beach Hospital until retiring in 1986.

Alice was a very faithful member of what is now Crossroads United Brethren Church in Charlotte.

The family suggests memorial contributions Eaton Community Palliative Care or Crossroads United Brethren Church, 809 E Shepherd St, Charlotte, MI 48813. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Alice on her tribute page with Pray Funeral Home.

05 Feb

February 5, 2016 |

Lebanon

Does the thought of working with Syrian refugees interest you or someone you know? ELIC, our partner in the Middle East and Asia, has a few spots left on their teams going to Lebanon this July. We are looking to fill those spots with United Brethren people. Help share an opportunity to impact the lives of refugees through the power of education! Contact the Global Ministries office if you’re interested.

05 Feb

February 5, 2016 |

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The 2015 UB Year in Review is on its way to United Brethren churches. This eight-page publication begins with an article by Bishop Todd Fetters on the work of the Holy Spirit. That is followed by numerous tidbits from 2015–from churches, our mission work, National Conference, Huntington University, and other aspects of our worldwide ministry. Very informative.

We send a small quantity to each church, based on their attendance size. If you need more, email Cathy Reich at the National Office, or call her at 1-888-622-3019.

03 Feb

February 3, 2016 |

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Ignite is a one-day get-away sponsored by Global Ministries. Through plenary sessions and workshops, you’ll grow in your knowledge and application of God’s mission.

Date: May 7, 2016. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m.
Time: Sessions begin at 9:00am
Cost: $35
Location: Rhodes Grove Camp, Greencastle Pa.

Registration

You can register in two ways:

  1. Online. Use the registration form at UBGlobal.org to submit your registration fee using our e-giving link. Select “4-1025 Ignite Conf. Registration” from the pull-down menu and enter $35 in the “Amount” field.
  2. Call: 1.888-622-3019 or 1.260-356-2312.

johnbailey120About Our Speaker

For the last ten years, John Bailey has served as a mission mobilizer in two large congregations in Alabama. In this capacity, he has overseen the distribution of millions of dollars given to missions and has facilitated hundreds of mission trips. John is the author of Journey to a Better Way: a Wesleyan Perspective on Doing Mission Better.

For more information and to register online, go to the Ignite page at UBGlobal.org.

03 Feb

February 3, 2016 |

A training event for church treasurers will be held 9am – noon Saturday, February 20, 2016, at Rhodes Grove Camp and Conference Center (Chambersburg, Pa.). The cost is $15 for the first person, and $10 for each additional attendee.

Keith and Joy Sider from Sider Agency will be presenting on “Can We Lessen the Tax Burden for your Pastor through Health Insurance.”  Lunch will follow the presentations.

You can use this PDF form to register.

03 Feb

February 3, 2016 |

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The Associate Staff Summit is held every two years. It is designed for persons in UB churches working in such staff roles as pastoral care, assimilation, adult education, visitation, counseling, missions, discipleship, children’s ministry, etc. It is NOT for senior pastors.

Craig Mickey and Sam Ward, associate staff at Emmanuel Community Church (Fort Wayne, Ind.), are in charge of the programming and schedule. (Youth ministers have their own summit).

Date: May 2-6, 2016
Location:Best Western Aku Tiki Inn
2225 S Atlantic Ave
Daytona Beach Shores, FL 32118

Registration

Registration includes lodging, meeting costs, 4 breakfasts and some dinners.

  • $100 per person (for the week). We’ll put you in a room with another attendee.
  • $200 per person (for the week). For a private room (by yourself or with your spouse).

You are responsible for:

  • Transportation to and from Daytona
  • Lunch on your own, some dinners.
  • Hotel incidentals and extra days (before or after the summit).

Continuing Education

The Associate Summit qualifies for 20 hours of continuing education.

For more information and to register, go to the UB website.

02 Feb

February 2, 2016 |

Date: April 25-28, 2016
Location: Best Western Aku Tiki Inn, 2225 S Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach Shores, FL 32118

This is an annual event of encouragement and training for persons in youth ministry. It is available for the lead youth ministry workers (fulltime, part-time, or volunteer) in every United Brethren church. About 25 youth persons usually attend.
The Summit is a great time of networking with other youth leaders and being encouraged by others who are in the trenches of youth ministry. They enjoy the beach, the golf course, and incredibly beautiful weather, along with the chance to slow down and step away from the constant demands of youth ministry.

You are responsible for:

  • Transportation to and from Daytona.
  • Meals that are not covered.
  • Hotel incidentals.

Keynote Speaker

This year our keynote speaker is Dave Rahn (right), a nationally known youth ministry expert. He will encourage each of us in our attempt to make a difference for the Kingdom of God among today’s generation of teenagers.

Schedule

The Summit begins with a steak dinner on Monday evening, April 25. It comes to a conclusion (much too early) after the evening session on Thursday, April 28.

Continuing Education

If you hold a UB ministerial license, by attending this summit, you will earn 20 credit hours, which satisfies your annual requirement

 

02 Feb

February 2, 2016 |

The two-day United Brethren History Course will be offered in Michigan and Pennsylvania during February and March. This course is a requirement for ministerial licensing in the United Brethren denomination. In addition, many people who just want to learn more about UB history take the course. During the past five years, about 140 people have attended the course in 17 locations.

Sunfield, Mich.

Date: February 29 – March 1, 2016
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Location: Sunfield UB church (Sunfield, Mich.)
Address: 8436 W. Grand Ledge Highway, Sunfield, MI 48890
Instructor: Bob Bruce (right), associate pastor of Emmanuel Community Church (Fort Wayne, Ind.).

New Castle, Pa.

Date: March 21-22, 2016
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Location: First UB church (New Castle, Pa.)
Address: 1900 Eastbrook Road, New Castle, PA 16101
Instructor: Daryl Elliott (right), senior pastor of Fountain UB church (Keyser, W. Va.).

Registration

  • $200, if you are seeking a ministerial license. There is a $25 discount if you pay fully in advance of the class, making your cost just $175.
  • $100 for everyone else.

For more information and to register online, go here. Course payment must be sent one week prior to the class.

Direct any questions to Cathy Reich, Administrative Assistant.