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vic@kubik.org — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:27:57 GMT

CHILDREN HELPING CHILDREN

CHANGE FOR CHANGE

For Lifenets Vinogradov, Ukraine Street Children Program

Posted June 25, 2009

In January the Seattle congregation of the United Church of God started a program to encourage its children to support LifeNets’ Street Children program in Vinogradov, Ukraine. For $25, the soup kitchen provides clothing, food and personal items each month for a child. Many of these children come from abusive and alcoholic situations. The Street Children program cares for about 30 children. In addition to physical needs, the children are given love, care and training.

LifeNets Puget Sound member Larry Hardison decorated a large jar, which is set out every week for congregation members and their children to donate their spare change. The goal was to raise at least $25 a month. Every time $25 is reached, another marker goes up. So far, donations have been collected to help a total of seven children – beyond the goal of collecting enough to help at least one child a month. Members are able to teach their children about giving and showing compassion for other children who may not have the opportunities or care they have.

-- Catherine Brumbaugh

Hunter Williams with sister Gloria helping collect change for children in Vinogradov

Fellow minister's daughter in serious car accident in Illinois

vic@kubik.org — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:17:59 GMT

Lauren Graham

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UPDATED June 16, 2009 5:00 PM

What Happened:

About 2:30 pm Central time Friday, June 12th, Lauren was involved in a very serious car accident. She was hit in the passenger's side of the car by a semi going around 55-60mph. She has not been conscious since. Her primary concern is that she has experienced major head trauma. She has a severe concussion. She does have two broken bones in her left foot, which they can't do anything about until the neurosurgeon releases her for surgery. The bone on the top of her foot going to her large toe has multiple bone fragments and will require a pin.

An eyewitness account relates: "I had a chance to visit with Lauren today and the Grahams. She is really looking good - good color and healing well. So relieved to see this. Just anxious to see the foot taken care of and the breathing tube removed."

Cards can be sent to the hospital address at:

           BroMenn Regional Medical Center
           1304 Franklin Ave.
           Normal, IL 61761

From the Graham's:

When we got here this morning, the doctor had already removed the ventricular catheter from Lauren's head (this catheter gave a pressure release valve and was pressure sensitive to the cranial cavity). This is great news, because the neuro surgeon had emphasized to me that he would not remove this until he was certain that nothing dangerous or harmful was going to occur in her head. In other words no more worries about further damage from pressure or bleeding!
They also had her on a much lower dose of sedative, and she was extremely active, moving and shifting around in her sleep, trying to yawn, trying to turn over. The activity is a very good sign. However, they've had to give her a little more sedative, because at this level she will occasionally try to pull off some of her tubes, and try to pull the breathing tube out. She doesn't like all that stuff on her.
Following tomorrow mornings CT-scan they hope to release her to the orthopedic surgeon to do the foot surgery. At that point they can begin weening her off of the respirator and sedation. This is when we will find out how much of our "original" Lauren we will be getting back. We have been warned of possible memory loss and personality shifts. We have faith that God will answer everyone's prayers and bring back Lauren as we know her.

One final thank you again for your love and prayers.

Warm Regards,
Ken and Susan

LifeNets Wheelchair to Theft Victim - KOMO-TV news story

vic@kubik.org — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:03:04 GMT

LifeNets Puget Sound Chapter Provides Wheelchair to Tacoma Disabled Theft Victim

Seattle’s ABC Affiliate KOMO News 4’s (www.komonews.com) Problem Solver’s program helped a Tacoma man obtain another wheelchair – see story. In response to the story, several people volunteered a wheelchair, including LifeNets. A deluxe model was chosen and given to Andrew Hagan Monday, the day after KOMO aired the story which was May 11, 2009..

Unfortunately, it turned out that new chair too heavy and not easily collapsed so it could be put into his Mother ‘s car when she picked him up from his classes.

A couple of days later, KOMO’s Jennifer Austin called Catherine Brumbaugh, LifeNets Puget Sound member, who had called after seeing the program but could not obtain a chair that Monday.

Working with Alix Kubik, LifeNets wheelchair program coordinator, a chair was located in the Seattle area, picked up in north Seattle and taken south to an arranged meeting with Ms. Hagan and her son Andrew. Ms. Hagan was very happy to have a lighter weight model that was easy to fold and store in her car’s trunk.

KOMO added information about LifeNets to its website story about the Hagans.

-- Catherine Brumbaugh, LifeNets Puget Sound Chapter

From KOMO-TV -- Stranger's kindness refuels man's mobility

May 11, 2009

TACOMA, Wash. -- A local man has gained a new sense of freedom thanks to the generosity of another.

Andrew Hagan lost his wheelchair last week when his mother's car was stolen from the parking garage at the Emerald Queen Casino in Fife. The wheelchair was in the trunk.

Hagan suffers from cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and a heart condition. And without a wheelchair to use to get around, his mom has had to help him walk everywhere.

"It was a lot harder than usual," said mother, Cheri Hagan.

But now, Andrew says he feels "real good," thanks to a stranger who made a heart-warming donation after seeing a KOMO News report on Sunday night. Patrick O'Keefe of Everett gave Andrew a nearly-new $8,000 wheelchair.

"Yes, it's something the young man can use," O'Keefe said. "It makes me feel great."

Both Andrew and Cheri Hagan were thrilled to be given a new wheelchair, which happens to also recline.

Meantime, the Puyallup Tribal Police are investigating this case.

If you have a wheelchair to donate or are in need of a wheelchair, contact LifeNets International, a nonprofit group.

50th Wedding Anniversary for Tom and Sue Peine

vic@kubik.org — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:52:31 GMT

Fifty Years Together - June 13, 1959

On Saturday night June 6, Tom and Sue Peine's four children organized a surprise 50th Anniversary Reception for family and friends. The location: Meridian Hills Country Club in Indianapolis, Indiana, the exact place where their wedding reception was held 50 years ago. Many family and friends came together to celebrate this special event toether.

Tom and Sue Peine have impacted the lives of so many with their service and love. While Tom has filled many important roles in his life, the ones that we have intereacted with him on are his being an elder of the United Church of God and also Chairman of the Board of LifeNets.

We'd like to share some photos of a surprise reception that was organized by their four children.....

The Peine's with their four children

Family and friends await the Peine's arrival outside Meridian Hills Country Club

A panorama of the reception inside

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Excerpts from Concert for God over Pentecost Weekend

vic@kubik.org — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:25:54 GMT

New LifeNets Project: Development Project For Low-income Children in Paramirabo, Suriname

vic@kubik.org — Mon, 25 May 2009 19:53:14 GMT

New LifeNets Project:

Development Project For Low-income Children in Paramirabo, SurinameMay 25, 2009

Claid and Marcia Dalfour have started a development project for low-income children in P

Marcia Dalfour conducts education program

Each Saturday they meet with some 30 children ages 3-7 for 2-3 hours. Some of the children who participate do not have shoes. The Dalfours teach them basic Christian principles via hymns, which the children memorize.

They help the older children with elementary reading skills, and they teach all the children basic social skills like saying "Please" and "Thank you." The Dalfours have downloaded some basic children's material from the Internet and use it for their instruction. The texts are in English, but they always explain everything in Dutch so the children can understand. When the lesson is finished, the children receive a warm lunch before they return home.

The Dalfours have been providing this service for about 9 months now, paying for everything from their own income. Marcia works as a governmental nurse supervisor in Paramaribo, and Claid is a music teacher.

Building where the program is conducted

It is the desire of LifeNets to support this well-run project which simply needs financing.

We will be working with Paul Kieffer who is regional director for the United Church of God for the German and Dutch-speaking areas. He visited this area in January/February and gave us an enthusiastic report the work of the Dalfors.

We are looking for sponsors to help sustain this project. Write to us at suriname@lifenets.org.

aramaribo, the capital of Suriname. They rented a small meeting hall in Paramaribo. It is actually a small house that was unfinished when they first rented it. The roof was not completely in place, the interior was totally unfinished and the floor of the building was just dirt. With a lot of "sweat equity" they have turned the building into a place where they can have conduct their in the neighborhood.

LifeNets Helps Family with Habitat in Illinois

vic@kubik.org — Mon, 25 May 2009 15:22:24 GMT

Posted May 26, 2009

Some time back a large family in Illinois underwent extreme hardship. Their living conditions were unfit. Serious fixing up was necessary.

A donor stepped up at a most opportune time to help provide financing for lumber, paint and other building materials. With Church work parties and everyone's involvement an extreme makeover was made as you can see in the photos below.

The family has moved into the house, and are pretty well along in fixing it up. There is still some trim work to be completed and cabinets to be installed, but it really is a nice, cozy home. This summer they plan to add on another bedroom.

The whole family really appreciates the assistance from LifeNets, the Church, both financially and (especially) for everyone's help to pitch in and work on the roof, interior, windows, etc. It has made quite a difference in the family. The kids really have a sense of ownership and wanting to take care of their home.

What the home is like NOW!

What the home was like before:

Hi--I'm back

vic@kubik.org — Fri, 22 May 2009 14:31:49 GMT

Just want to say hi to all my friends here. I've not been the best blogger, but want to say hello. See most of you in Church!

Time To Pray

vic@kubik.org — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 11:22:32 GMT

Time to Pray

I got up early one morning
and rushed right into the day;
I had so much to accomplish
that I didn't have time to pray.

Problems just tumbled about me,
and heavier came each task.
"Why doesn't God help me?" I wondered.
He answered, "You didn't ask."

I wanted to see joy and beauty,
but the day toiled on, gray and bleak;
I wondered why God didn't show me.
He said, "But you didn't seek."

I tried to come into God's presence;
I used all my keys at the lock.
God gently and lovingly chided,
"My child, you didn't knock."

I woke up early this morning,
and paused before entering the day;
I had so much to accomplish
that I had to take time to pray.

Author unknown

UNleavened Bread Special. Bev makes Norwegian Lefse!

vic@kubik.org — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:49:43 GMT

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Special Honor to Tom Peine

vic@kubik.org — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:15:01 GMT

Tom Peine

Our Dear Friend, Servant, Elder and Much More was Honored by the Lafayette, Indiana Congregation on February 14, 2009

On February 14, 2009 the Lafayette, Indiana congregation of United Church of God paid special tribute and gratitude to Tom Peine. We all acknowledged Tom's service, knowledge and wisdom over the years.

He has helped many people with sage advice, keen knowledge and professional. He has helped many in the Church through as an elder. His professional life has been in engineering.

To note his engineering roots as a graduate of Purdue University, a pen and pencil set from Purdue University along with other items to remember the "Boiler Makers."

Tom Peine has also served ably as chairman of LifeNets for the past eight years.

Dr. Tony Pacelli making the presentation to Tom Peine

Glad to take part in baptism of Russian young lady in Chandler, Arizona

vic@kubik.org — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:33:52 GMT

Albina Biktimirova from Russia
baptized in Phoenix March 15, 2009

While on a recent trip to Phoenix with my wife Beverly for a Women's Weekend I was honored to take part in Albina's baptism which was done at the home of deacon Monte Knudson and his wife Susie

Albina Biktimirova from Ufa, Russia is working in the United States as an au pair for a United Church of God family. She cares for small children in the Phoenix, Arizona area. Albina came into contact with the United Church of God through the Internet and has been attending church services for nearly two years.

Pastor John Elliott conducted a short Bible Study for all present about baptism. Then the both of us baptized her in a pool. This was followed by a dinner when all present shared in the joy of this ceremony. On the photo from left to right are Albina Biktimirova, Victor Kubik and John Elliott.

Albina comes from remote Russia south of the Ural Mountains that separate European from Asiatic Russia. It took her two and a half days to get to Moscow by train before her long flight to Arizona.

Flooding on the Red River in Minnesota/North Dakota

vic@kubik.org — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:11:38 GMT

This strikes close to home as my brother lived here during the horrible flood of 1997.

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March 26, 2009

From Herb Teitgen, Moorhead, MN

Dear fellow elders,

I humbly enlist your prayers for God's deliverance from the flooding of the Red River of the North. As you have probably been following in the national news, we are facing a rising sea formed by the flooding Red River that is threatening a huge disaster in the Fargo, ND and Moorhead, MN communities as well as other nearby cities. The river flows North through the area and through Grand Forks, ND and into Winnipeg, MB and eventually North into Hudson Bay. Most of Grand Forks was under water in the 1997 flood. Since then they have raised the level of permanent dikes. The flood waters we are facing will rise to a projected crest of 41 feet this Saturday (one and half feet above the 1997 level) and will be an all time record.

We have experienced a very long, very cold and snowy Winter followed by a sudden melt down accompanied by a heavy rain several weeks ago. We have had rain again with temperatures in the 40's over the last several days followed by 6 inches of snow last night. The temperatures are dropping into the 20's and lower tonight and for the next several days. That is a blessing to keep the recent as well as the remaining snow from melting and also to freeze some of the ponding water from the overland flooding that is moving toward the Red River. I have joined thousands of others in building miles of dikes formed from sand bags piled up. An army of volunteers has worked around the clock in shifts to keep ahead of the rising Red. I will be marooned in my home this Sabbath and monitoring my sump pump and the rising of the waters along with my other neighbors. We need God's miraculous deliverance.

Thanks for your petitions.

Beverly's presentation "The Joy of Loving in Deed"

vic@kubik.org — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 14:45:47 GMT

On March 15, 2009 Beverly Kubik made this presentation to the Women's Weekend in Phoenix, Arizona which was entitled "Loving in Deed."

The Joy of Loving in Deed Power Point used in the presentation

This day is not about us. It’s about others and what we do for them. “Loving in Deed” is about our relationship to others. It’s about acts of kindness, about sharing, caring and giving. When we follow these principals, it becomes all about JOY.

So, today I want to share with you some of what God expects from us and how we can effectively put it into practice in our lives.

I believe that we will come to see that this will produce JOY in us and bring JOY and hope to others.

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Encounter with a Gila Monster two days ago!

vic@kubik.org — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 22:02:03 GMT

Report on LifeNets Boot Scoot in Ft. Worth Texas

vic@kubik.org — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:08:59 GMT

2nd Annual Boot Scoot in Ft. Worth, Texas
for LifeNets Developing Nations Scholarship Fund

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The 2nd Annual Boot Scoot benefiting the Developing Nations Scholarship Fund was held on January 10th in Fort Worth! Delicious barbecue beef ribs were served to 100 guests before the silent auction and dance with music generously provided by Soundpost. The silent auction, raffle, and ticket sales along with separate donations netted approximately $5000 for the scholarship fund.

Jerry Girard of Dallas commented, "This year's Boot Scoot was a blast! We were greatly looking forward to the social activity, the delicious beef ribs, the killer music!!! I really love hearing Soundpost every time! It's a fantastically fun time, in the name of helping out other people with a good cause, which makes the participation even more rewarding!"

Plans for 2010 are already underway as the even will be held in the historic Stockyards once again on January 9! For more information, visit www.bootscoot.org. See ya next year!

- Kelli Hogg

PS: We want to THANK everyone who made this happen, particularly the Hogg family who put a lot of effort, time and resources to make this event happen and SOUNDPOST. Your generosity and love will send young people to college and give them a life-changing experience they would not have had otherwise.

- Vic Kubik

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My Granddaughter Elena goes to the Salon today

vic@kubik.org — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 01:46:03 GMT

Report on ALL UCG Council Meetings of February 23-26, 2009

vic@kubik.org — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 23:55:35 GMT

United Church of God
Council of Elders Meeting Reports

February 23-26, 2009

Monday, February 23 part 1
Monday, February 23 part 2
Tuesday, February 24
Wednesday, February 25
Thursday, February 26

March issue of Virtual Christian Magazine

vic@kubik.org — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:24:51 GMT

March 2009 Issue of
Virtual Christian Magazine

Why Love Darkness? by Robert Berendt
A Big Shadow by Sharon VanSchuyver
If The Milky Way by George Carter
Is Saving Grace the Only Grace? by Graemme Marshall
The Wonderful World Beyond Today: A New Way of Thinking
by Mike Bennett
Letters to the Editor

Feast in Estonia this fall!

vic@kubik.org — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 23:38:37 GMT

The 2009 Feast of Tabernacles
in Saaremaa/Tartu, Estonia!

Estonia

Saaremaa and Tartu

Plans are underway to experience two locations for the Feast in Estonia. Estonia is nestled between Russia, the Baltic Republics and Scandinavia. It is known as part of the land of the Vikings.

We plan to bring brethren together from these areas along with transfers from the United States and other places.

The first half of the Feast will be on the beautiful, historic and strategic island of Saaremaa, which controls one of the sea gates to Russia.

We will spend the first four full days of the Feast at the luxurious Georg Ots Spa Hotel which overlooks the Baltic Sea. Scandinavians love their spas, and this location was very popular with Feastgoers in 2007. Children and adults alike will love it.

Double room at the spa will be a very reasonable $75 per room per night. This price includes a buffet breakfast, unlimited access to saunas, pools and fitness center, use of a personal bathrobe and sandals, Internet connection in the hotel rooms and all taxes. See their Web site at http://www.gospa.ee.

On Wednesday October 7 we will travel by bus from the Island through picturesque countryside to the lovely city of Tartu, Estonia’s second largest and oldest city in the Baltic States. Tartu is first mentioned in an ancient Russan [RUSSAN is the correct spelling] chronicle when it was attacked by the Kievan Prince Jaroslov the Wise in 1030. In the 13^th century Tartu joined the Hanseatic League and the oldest university was founded here in 1632 by Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden.

We have reserved rooms at the upscale London Hotel. The rates for accommodation at the London will be single room $54, double $74, double deluxe $93-$105 and suites $124. Rates include all taxes, fees and buffet breakfast. See their Web site at http://www.londonhotel.ee.

You will not need to rent a car at either location as many restaurants and sights are within walking distance. Taxis are plentiful, and you can still get almost anywhere for about $5.

Median coach airfare from the United States to the capital city, Tallinn, is about $1,300 per person. There are two flights daily from Tallinn to the Island of Saaremaa for about $40 one way. Additional information about other charges for bus, excursions and a few group meals will be made available on our Estonia Feast Web site at www.kubik.org/estonia.

First Service will be Friday evening, October 2^nd at 7:30 PM.
Location of Services: All meetings will be held onsite in both Saaremaa and Tartu.
Reservations: You may request an application by e-mailing Festival coordinator Victor Kubik at estonia@kubik.org or by writing to 3707 Turfway Court, Indianapolis, IN 46228-2095 or by calling (317) 216-0802.

Please come join us for a memorable and enjoyable Feast of Tabernacles 2009!

Victor Kubik

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Budapest Funicular Railway to Castle Hill

vic@kubik.org — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 09:11:50 GMT

vic@kubik.org — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 17:37:19 GMT

At a wedding in Khust, Ukraine Carolyn Scharpen who travelled with us to Ukraine and elder Vasyl Nemesh sang three classic hymns together. The language is different, but the music is the same.

A really tremendous report by Kambani Banda about LifeNets work in Zambia in 2008

vic@kubik.org — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:14:35 GMT

Kambani and Shirley Banda, October 2008

LifeNets in Zambia

Annual Report
Year Ending December 31, 2008

Report from Zambia LifeNets Director, Kambani Banda

(posted February 10, 2009)

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Introduction

We pleased to report on the activities of LifeNets in Zambia for the year ending 31 December, 2008

Cattle Restoration Project

Cattle Restoration, Our flagship project, continues to command its lead ahead of the pack.

Oxen that were born from the original twenty two heifers are now approaching maturity. The draft power from a mature ox is nothing short of staggering. On my last visit to Nalubanda my Nissan was once again stuck, deep in the mud. Twelve strong men failed to push it out of the mud.
We brought two pairs of Oxen. To my wonderment, the oxen pulled my Nissan out the mud like it was a toy. Is it any wonder then, that where a family of six takes two weeks to weed their crops, a pair of oxen pulling a cultivator, does the job just in one morning! The farm credit program owes much of its success, in more ways than one, to the power of the Ox.

This year saw the return of the foot and mouth disease in most parts of Zambia. We commend our government because they put in place two intervention measures: They banned stock movement for any and every reason and they put in place a free spray and treatment program.

Out of total herd of over one hundred, we lost only two. This mortality rate reflects a commendable dedication to the tick spray program that we put in put in place at the start of this project. People that obey God have done extremely well with this project. For example, Jerry's heifers have produced a total of 8 Calves. On the other hand, Armstrong’s two original heifers are dead and he has only one calf to show, and that, after eight years of hard labor.

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I'm back.....just wanted to tell you about great new edition of VCM

vic@kubik.org — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:39:48 GMT

February 2009 Issue of
Virtual Christian Magazine

First Impressions: They Count by Robert Berendt
Lessons From the Prophets on Preaching the Gospel
by Graemme Marshall
The Wonderful World Beyond Today! Part 5, The End of Hunger and Disease: Return to Eden
by Mike Bennett
“10 Things You Can Say to Make Someone’s Day by Becky Sweat
Your Job and the “Joseph Effect” by Graemme Marshall
Letters to the Editor