November 1998 News Archive
11/16/98
One of the New York Jamaican Churched is Closed. Faith UB
of Brooklyn, NY, pastored by Devon Laird, has been closed. This was
one of the two Jamaican churches which affiliated with us in 1995.
11/10/98
The UB Church at the Crossroads. Shepherd Street UB of Charlotte,
Mich., has a new name. It is now called Crossroads Church of the
United Brethren in Christ. "The board felt that the previous name
did not indicate who we are and where we are anymore," says Pastor
Marc Nelson. The church is located where M-50 and Interstate 69 intersect. "We
installed a brand new sign and announced to the community that we
have changed. Our name has changed and our ministry has changed.
There is a new fire and determination at Crossroads Church to be
a church that makes a difference in this community. Changing the
way we think and certain aspects of our service is hard and takes
time, but the desire to be used by God is strong and alive. Crossroads
Church is determined to be a beacon in this community, shining a
light into the darkness.
11/10/98
A Baby Girl for Dave and Cathie Datema. David and Cathie
Datema are the parents of a baby girl form at 10:38 on the morning
of November 7 (5lbs, 2 oz., 18 inches). They named her Callie Rose.
The Datema's pastor Bethel UB in Elmore, Ohio.
Although born five weeks premature, she didn't have to be on a
ventilator or any other kind of device, and appears to be in good
health. There was some concern after a large blood clot was found
in Cathie's leg. The clot will be treated for several months to come.
"All in all," Dave writes, "under the circumstances, the birth
couldn't have gone better. Words cannot express the joy and appreciation
we feel for all those who prayed so faithfully. And our highest praise
is to the Lord who has seen us through a tough pregnancy. To hold
her is to forget all the sacrifices and difficulty of the past eight
months. This is one of the greatest days of our lives."
11/10/98
A Missions Day in Wayne, Ohio. On October 25, Mt. Zion UB
of Wayne, Ohio, held a "Sunday for the World" at both the 9 and 11
a.m. services. The services included a "parade of flags," with young
and old marching in carrying flags representing the countries in
which UB missionaries are serving. There was also a "parade of shoeboxes" for
Operation Christmas Child, a program in which the whole church was
involved.
Various persons were recognized for having gone on mission trips
during the past year. Pastor Lee Hiney gave a mission-minded message,
and then they watched the Ray Boltz video "What If I Gave All." Many
people went to the altar asking the Lord to use them in some way
in missions, either at home or abroad.
11/10/98
HC Students Take Their Obligations Seriously. According
to the US Department of Education, Huntington College graduates have
a remarkably low rate of default on federal college loans--a mere
0.8% on loans made in 1996, the most recent year for which figures
are available. Nationally, 9.6 percent of students missed payments
for six months or more (down from 22.4 percent in 1990).
Loan defaults among Huntington College graduates are consistently
rare. The Class of 1993 includes only one graduate in default on
a federal loan (0.7%). The Class of 1994 has no one in default. The
Class of 1995 had a default rate of 1.7%. The HC default rates are
the lowest of any independent, four-year liberal arts college in
Indiana. "That is an indicator of the quality of employment our students
find after graduation," comments Dr. G. Blair Dowden, president. "It
also says something significant about the values and work ethic of
Huntington College graduates. Our students take their obligations
seriously and are committed to repaying their loans."
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