Rev. olexa Harbuziuk Legacy
Пастор олекса Романович Гарбузюк
The Ukrainian House of Gospel in Richland, New Jersey, was the host church for the conference.
The Ukrainian House of Gospel in Richland, New Jersey, did an excellent job as the host for the 72nd annual conference of the Ukrainian Evangelical Baptist Convention during Labor Day weekend -- from Friday, September 1, to Sunday, September 3, 2017.
Approximately 600 people attended the services that were held at Buena Regional High School in Buena, NJ.
The business meeting and elections were held on Saturday morning at the host church. Also, the executive committee met at the church on Friday afternoon. The pastor of this evangelical Ukrainian Baptist church is Rev. Yuriy Kovch.
The Bible text for the conference was Philippians 3:16 -- "Only let us live up to what we have already attained." The theme was "Life after the achievements of the Reformation."
The main speaker was Rev. Igor Bandura, a vice president of the Baptist Union in Ukraine, which represents nearly 3,000 churches.
Pastor Ioann Ustenko
New members elected to committee
Hundreds of people from all over the country heard wonderful music and good preaching at the 72nd annual conference of the Ukrainian Evangelical Baptist Convention in the USA (Об’єднання Українських Євангельсько Баптистських Церков США) during Labor Day weekend in New Jersey.
The observance of the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation manifested itself mostly in the sermons preached during services and seminars.
The main speaker was Rev. Igor Bandura (Ігор Бандура), vice president of the Baptist Union in Ukraine. He presented a seminar on Saturday on the topic “Faith Alone” (Тільки Віра). Hе preached Sunday’s main sermon on the topic “Christ Alone” (Тільки Христос).
During the youth program on Saturday evening, Pastor Kevin Marcico from Maryland preached a powerful message in the English language. He was from the Southern Baptist Convention’s North America Mission Board.
Pastor Marcico used an interesting illustration by having a boy walk around the auditorium carrying a backpack, only to find out at the end that he was carrying a huge rock. His message referred to Hebrews 12:1-2 – “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him, he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
Another good sermon was delivered Saturday evening by Rev. Dennis Kanchurin, associate pastor at Regeneration Church in Levittown, Pennsylvania. His topic was “Scripture Alone” (Тільки Писання) and he examined the authority of Scripture, the power of Scripture and the secret of the Bible.
The choir from The House of Gospel sang nicely on Friday evening under the direction of Andrey Letushko. Songs that blessed the listeners included “Отче Наш” (The Lord’s Prayer), “Ти мій притулок є” (You Are My Hiding Place) and “Великі та дивні діла Твої, Господи” (Great and magnificent are Your works, Lord).
A combined choir sang wonderfully on Saturday evening and Sunday morning under the masterful direction of Ivan Velenchuk from Grace Ukrainian Baptist Church in Warminster, Pennsylvania.
The audience appreciated some new choir songs and new arrangements, including the lively “Прокидайся раненько” (Wake up early), “Псалом 24” (Psalm 24), “Величне і святе Твоє ім’я” (Great and Holy is Your Name), “Твоя любов” (Your Love), “Ласка Чудова Божа” (Wonderful Grace of Jesus), “Вірую” (I Believe) and “Блаженний муж” (Blessed is the man).
The worship team did an admirable job leading the congregation in singing, including some songs in both Ukrainian and English, such as “Shout to the Lord,” “Because He Lives”, “Draw Me Close to You”, “Lord Reign in Me” and “Christ Alone, Cornerstone.”
It should be mentioned that Jane Letushko from The House of Gospel sang a super solo of “It is well with me” on Saturday evening.
The topic of “Grace Alone” (Тільки Благодать) was presented on Friday evening by Rev. Viktor Schipaylo, pastor of the First Ukrainian Evangelical Baptist Church in Philadelphia.
Other speakers included Rev. Anatoliy Sakhan, pastor of the Ukrainian Evangelical Baptist Church in Vineland, New Jersey; Rev. Yuriy Kovch, pastor of the host church; Rev. Yuriy Golas, pastor of the First Ukrainian Evangelical Baptist Church of Sacramento, California; Rev. Vyacheslav Paliy, pastor of “New Way” Church near Baltimore, Maryland; and Rev. Paul Demyanik, president of the Western Ukrainian Evangelical Baptist Convention and pastor of “Living Hope” Ukrainian Baptist Church in Vancouver, Washington.
The host for the conference, which was held from Friday, September 1, to Sunday, September 3, was The Ukrainian House of Gospel (Дім Євангелії) in Richland, New Jersey.
The worship services were held in the auditorium of Buena Regional High School in neighboring Buena, New Jersey.
A few new officers joined the executive committee of the Ukrainian Evangelical Baptist Convention (Об’єднання Українських Євангельсько Баптистських Церков США) when elections were held at the 72nd annual conference during Labor Day weekend.
Newly elected as secretary for a three-year term was Rev. Igor Melnichuk (Ігор Мельничук), pastor of the Ukrainian Evangelical Baptist Church of Minneapolis.
Newly elected to a three-year term as vice president for home missions was Rev. Roman Kapran (Роман Капран), pastor of the Russian-Ukrainian Mission Church in Newark, Delaware.
Elected for the first time as vice president for foreign missions for a three-year term was Rev. Ioann Ustenko (Іоанн Устенко), pastor of the Regeneration Church in Levittown, Pennsylvania.
The business session was held Saturday morning at The Gospel Church (Дім Євангелії) in Richland, New Jersey.
Elected as interim president for one year was Rev. Anatoly Moshkovsky (Анатолій Мошковський), a member of the Ukrainian Evangelical Baptist Church in Crum Lynne, Pennsylvania. Because of a limit of two terms, he could not be re-elected to a third term.
Rev. Leonid Bliznyuk (Леонід Близнюк), pastor of the Ukrainian Baptist Church in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, was re-elected to a three-year term as treasurer.
Brother David Letushko from The Gospel Church in Richland, will continue as leader of the youth, and Sister Vera Bondarenko, from the Regeneration Church in Levittown, remains as leader of the women’s ministry.
72 –й з’їзд Об'єднання Українських Євангельсько-Баптистських Церков у США відбувся 1-3 вересня 2017.
Прийняв з’їзд Українська Баптистська Церква «Дім Євангелія», 204 Sewell Avenue, Richland, NJ 08350.
Тема: “Життя за здобутками Реформації”.
Текст: “Та до чого дійшли ми, поступаймо в тім самім далі” -- Филип’ян 3:16.
Рада Об’єднання УЄБЦ відбулася в п’ятницю, 1-го вересня з 2:00 години дня.
Ділова частина з’їзду - в суботу в 9:30 ранку в приміщенні церкви.
Зібрання проходили в Buena Regional High School, 125 Weymouth Road, Buena, NJ 08310. П’ятниця – 7:00 вечора; субота – 7:00 вечора; неділя – 10:00 ранку.
На звітно-виборну ділову частину - делегати від церков із розрахунку 1 делегат від кожних 10 членів церкви.
Conference featured uplifting singing, Bible-based messages
Part of the audience on Sunday morning.
72nd UEBC conference was held in New Jersey
The theme of the conference was the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation.
Pastor Igor Melnichuk
2017 annual conference
Volodymyr Michaylevitch and Galyna Drach registered delegates before Saturday's business session.
Denis Sichkar, youth vice president (president-elect for next year)
The choir sings Saturday evening under the direction of Ivan Velenchuk, from Grace Ukrainian Baptist Church in Warminster, Pennsylvania.
Pastor Roman Kapran
72-ий з'їзд об'єднання УБЦерков у США відбувся в Нью Джерсі
The new executive board is introduced to the delegates before prayers of guidance and blessing by Rev. Avdiy Chripczuk (left), former president; and Rev. Volodymyr Vilchitsa, president of the All-Ukrainian Evangelical Baptist Fellowship. The officers are (from left) Rev. Anatoly Moshkovsky, president; Rev. Roman Kapran, vice president; Rev. Ian Ustenko, vice president; Rev. Igor Melnichuk, secretary; Rev. Leonid Bliznyuk, treasurer.