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The Jubilee Year

Sermon
by Denny Luker
2011-11-19
San Jose, CA
Christ came to fulfill the Jubilee Year. He came to release us from our sins, to free us from bondage and slavery, to allow us to return "home" and to be together, to have our true inheritance in the Kingdom of God. This sermon was given...

Local Church Updates: Oakland Gives Bibles to Graduates

Jerri Anderson
2006-09-01
On the Sabbath of June 24 the Oakland, California, congregation began a program intended to encourage our young people as they accomplish a hallmark of their lives.
On the Sabbath of June 24 the Oakland, California, congregation began a program intended to encourage our young people as they accomplish a hallmark of their lives. Pastor Jim Tuck presented a New King James Bible to Amiel Maquilan...

Local Church Updates: Oakland and San Jose Ladies Enjoy Tea and Exchange Feast Gifts

United News
Jerri Anderson
2007-01-01
Ladies from the Oakland and San Jose, California, congregations gathered for the Women's Friendship Circle annual tea and gift exchange Nov. 19.
Ladies from the Oakland and San Jose, California, congregations gathered for the Women's Friendship Circle annual tea and gift exchange Nov. 19. The ladies sat down to a lovely gift packet of individual teas and a fragrant candle...

Local Church Updates: Bay Area Auctions Cakes for Scholarships

United News
Mark Rorem
2006-05-01
On Jan. 21, 2006, the Oakland, San Jose and Santa Rosa, California, congregations held an Italian potluck dinner and cake auction.
On Jan. 21, 2006, the Oakland, San Jose and Santa Rosa, California, congregations held an Italian potluck dinner and cake auction. Cakes were baked by local brethren. The lively cake auction was organized to contribute to the LifeNets...
A photo of the Bay Area's Kronkite Beach.

Bay Area Churches Enjoy a Weekend of Friendship and Recreation

United News
Kourtney Kovanis
2015-05-21
The Oakland, California, congregation hosted a Bay Area family fun weekend on March 7-8, 2015.
After combined Sabbath services, those present enjoyed a potluck meal featuring a main course of lamb generously donated and prepared by Wallace Gans, who attends the Oakland congregation. There was plenty of time to fellowship and get to...

News at a Glance: Ghana Youth Corps Volunteers Selected

David Register
2006-05-01
Three ABC students were selected to help with the UCG camp in Ghana in August: Laura Beth Childers, Zachary Smith and Francesca Nixon.
Three ABC students were selected to help with the UCG camp in Ghana in August: Laura Beth Childers, Zachary Smith and Francesca Nixon. They will join three other young adults who were selected by the Youth Education Team to serve with...

Unleavened Zucchini Casserole

Recipe

A flavorful casserole good all year round, but especially handy during the Days of Unleavened Bread.

Local Congregations Instrumental in Evangelism Efforts

United News
Roy Holladay
2004-08-01
Pastors and brethren have been instrumental in the work of spreading the truth of God and the good news of His Kingdom.
Pastors and brethren have been instrumental in the work of spreading the truth of God and the good news of His Kingdom. Here are just a few of the evangelistic efforts that local congregations have been involved in of late: •...

News at a Glance: New Florida Region and 10 Transfers Announced

United News
Jim Franks
2007-05-01
Ministerial Services announced a new regional pastor and a new region in the U.S. field ministry.
Ministerial Services announced a new regional pastor and a new region in the U.S. field ministry. Jim Haeffele will become the regional pastor for a new Florida region. Bruce Gore will continue as the regional pastor for the Southeast (...

Eagle's Nest Orphanage 2016: Volunteers Chosen!

Good Works
Lena VanAusdle
Good Works
2016-09-01
Volunteers have been chosen - view their bios below!
Stephanie Rorem Stephanie is from the Oakland, California, United Church of God congregation. She has a BA in studio art and is currently taking classes in early childhood education, having been inspired by her time...

ABC Continuing Education on the Move

United News
David Johnson
2007-12-22
By the end of this calendar year we will have finished eight years of taking Ambassador Bible Center Continuing Education seminars out to a variety of local congregations in the United States and Canada.
ABC faculty members have been quite busy since the Feast, conducting four ABC Continuing Education seminars, with three more scheduled before the end of the year. On Oct. 20 and 21, the St. Louis, Missouri, and Fairview Heights,...

Sardis – Stay Awake, Be on Guard, Stay Alive

Sermon
by Troy Phelps
2023-12-09
Petaluma, CA
Speaker: Troy Phelps Date: 12/9/23 Summary: The fifth congregation in our series, the congregation of Sardis was in deep trouble. They were dying! Christ masterfully uses the history of the city to bring out important lessons for...

Philadelphia – Overcoming & Enduring to the End

Sermon
by Troy Phelps
2023-12-30
Petaluma, CA
Speaker: Troy Phelps Date: 12/30/23 The sixth congregation in our series, the congregation of Philadelphia was amazingly resilient. In this sermon, we will look at the Key of David and other connections between Isaiah and Philadelphia...

Patterns

Sermon
by James J Malizia
2014-12-20
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
In nature, in chemistry, in the Cosmos, and in everyday life there are many discernible patterns. Some are clearly seen, some are not. Some can be very productive, some can be very destructive.  What patterns do we have in our lives and if...

Faith like Smyrna

Sermon
by Troy Phelps
2023-09-09
Petaluma, CA
Speaker: Troy Phelps Date: 9/9/23 The church of Smyrna is only mentioned in the book of Revelation. What do we know about this heavily persecuted congregation from historical information and what was Jesus Christ’s message to this...

Laodicea - Be Connected to the Source

Sermon
by Troy Phelps
2024-01-06
Petaluma, CA
Speaker: Troy Phelps Date: 1-6-23 At the conclusion of the series, we dive deep into the background of this city and congregation to examine what Jesus Christ really meant when He said they were “lukewarm” and explore what this message...

The Church of Ephesus in Me

Sermon
by Troy Phelps
2023-09-02
Petaluma, CA
Speaker: Troy Phelps Date: 9/2/23 The city of Ephesus was a vibrant harbor and trade center, but that all changed. Jesus Christ had a message for the congregation in Ephesus that spiritually paralleled the root cause of the fall of...

Lesson from Pergamos – Don’t Compromise

Sermon
by Troy Phelps
2023-10-28
Petaluma, CA
Speaker: Troy Phelps Date: 10/28/23 Location: Orinda Pergamos was the center of the Roman government in Asia Minor. In this sermon, we’ll look at how Jesus Christ’s teaching to this congregation contrasted with this Roman authority...

Volunteers Vital in Getting God's Work Done: Flexible Members Distribute GNs and Brochures

United News
John LaBissoniere
2004-05-01
Our special thanks to all the brethren involved in The Good News magazine and brochure distribution programs.
Our special thanks to all the brethren involved in The Good News magazine and brochure distribution programs. Even though a number of significant changes, in terms of reduced magazine quantities, have taken place recently, the...

Thyatira – Hold Fast

Sermon
by Troy Phelps
2023-11-11
Petaluma, CA
Speaker: Troy Phelps Date: 11/11/23 The city of Thyatira was a major manufacturing city in Asia. Each manufacturing trade had trade guilds that impacted many facets of one’s success in these trades. In this sermon, we will look at...

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