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Randy Stiver Presents “Tribe Tracker” Seminar in Springfield

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Ken Kerr
2012-08-17
On June 30th the Springfield, Illinois, congregation held Sabbath services at the Crown Plaza Hotel.
On June 30th the Springfield, Illinois, congregation held Sabbath services at the Crown Plaza Hotel. Randy Stiver spoke about the lost tribes of Israel in his “Tribe Tracker” seminar in the morning. He also gave the sermon in...

Springfield, MO

Congregation
Pastor: 
Tim Martens

Welcome to the United Church of God - Springfield, Missouri congregation
We observe the seventh-day Sabbath and God's Holy Days as revealed in the Bible. The mission of the Church is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and the Kingdom of God in all the world, make disciples in...

Springfield, IL

Congregation
Pastor: 
Nathan Ekama

Welcome to the Church of God – Springfield, Illinois!

We are a body of believers who observe the seventh-day-Sabbath and the Holy Days observed by the Apostles and early New Testament church. We strive to practice authentic Christianity as recorded throughout God’s inspired Word and are committed to creating a positive, dynamic, and nurturing church...

Updates From Ministerial and Member Services

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Chris Rowland
2022-01-01
Bill Bradford, Jr., is now the pastor for both the Chicago (Illinois) and the Beloit (Wisconsin) congregations.
He had been appointed the interim pastor after the death of Randy D’Alessandro on Oct. 13.  In October, Gary Petty, pastor of the Nashville, Murfreesboro and Jackson congregations in Tennessee, was appointed the regional pastor for...

News at a Glance: Elders Ordained on Pentecost

United News
2006-07-01
Nelson Arnold was ordained an elder on Pentecost, June 4. He and his wife, Grace, serve in the Terre Haute, Indiana, congregation.
Nelson Arnold was ordained an elder on Pentecost, June 4. He and his wife, Grace, serve in the Terre Haute, Indiana, congregation. Others ordained on Pentecost were: •Paul Carter, who, with his wife, Tracy, serves in the...

Fire in Our Bellies

Sermon
by Lonnie Johnson
2023-02-04
Springfield, MO
This sermon discusses our individual need for renewal and revival, as well as, a congregational need. Renewal and revival is based on genuine love for God and not ourselves. We need to have a fire in our belly. We should have a zeal for...

Our Job

Sermon
by Don Pirwitz
2016-08-13
Springfield, MO
No matter how big or small a single congregation is, we have a job to do. In this sermon, the speaker looks into the subject of our Christian job.

Congregational Review & Living First Every Day as Citizens of Heaven in 2024

Sermon
by William Bradford
2024-02-17
Northwest Indiana
This sermon starts with the annual congregational review for Beloit, Chicago, and Northwest Indiana, before proceeding into this year's spiritual theme for the three congregations: living first & every day as citizens of heaven.

News at a Glance: Three Ministers Hired

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United News
2006-09-01
Ministerial Services announced the hiring of three elders into the full-time ministry of the United Church of God.
Ministerial Services announced the hiring of three elders into the full-time ministry of the United Church of God. From a long list of candidates the Church made an offer to three men, and all three have accepted the offer. They...
Woman speaking at the Women's Enrichment Weekend.

“Walking By Faith”—Southwest Missouri Women’s Enrichment Weekend 2015

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United News
2015-05-21
A total of 54 women gathered from across the region and Canada for the fourth annual Women’s Enrichment Weekend at the Nixa Event Center, Feb. 13-15, 2015.
Learning opportunities at the Women's Enrichment Weekend were punctuated with laughter, sharing and encouragement. The weekend began on Friday evening with a light dinner and get-acquainted activity. Peter Eddington spoke at Sabbath...

Christ’s Instructions to Paul on Observing the Passover

Sermon
by William Bradford
2024-04-13
Northwest Indiana
Paul received from Christ the teaching on how to observe the New Covenant Passover. The Corinthian Congregation had deviated from what Paul had taught them when Paul formed the church in Corinth (Acts 18). In his first letter to the...

Congregation Goals for 2022

Sermon
by William Bradford
2022-01-15
Chicago, IL
Three goals for the congregation: Growing in unity, spiritual growth, and more service towards eachother.
Photo of four women fellowshipping at the Missouri Women's Enrichment Weekend.

55 Gather in Missouri for Women's Weekend

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United News
2020-05-17
Approximately 55 women from the heartland and far-flung places such as Maryland, California and Washington State gathered for the 2020 Women’s Enrichment Weekend in southwest Missouri from Feb. 14-16.
The theme for the weekend was “Choose Joy—Happiness is Not Enough.” Our guests were Aaron and Michelle Dean, with Mr. Dean giving the sermon on the Sabbath and Mrs. Dean kicking off the Women’s Weekend with her presentation, “Finding Joy...
Some of the ladies who attended the Southwest Missouri Women’s Enrichment Weekend.

Southwest Missouri Women’s Enrichment Weekend

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United News
2019-03-25
We had 40 women in attendance from around the region including Alabama, Georgia, Baltimore and Cincinnati. Nine women who registered were unable to attend primarily because of the weather.
All of the women from the Springfield Church were instrumental in the success of the weekend. In addition, the women from Tulsa, Oklahoma, provided a fantastic chili dinner on Saturday evening, and Springfield and Kansas City combined...
Carol Symkowiak speaks at the the Southwest Missouri Weekend.

Southwest Missouri Women’s Enrichment Weekend

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United News
2017-05-17
Approximately 45 women gathered from across the region for the Southwest Missouri seventh annual Women’s Enrichment Weekend in Nixa, Missouri. One woman commented that it was the best ever.
Activities began on Friday evening with a light dinner and get-acquainted activity. Steve and Evelyn Shafer journeyed from Michigan to join us this year. Mr. Shafer’s sermon was titled “A Mighty Warrior,” expanding on the godly role of...

Going Forward Together in 2023

Sermon
by William Bradford
2023-01-21
Beloit, WI
As we come out of COVID, how can we grow closer, not only as a congregation, but as a Church? This message explores three points that help us to grow together into the body of Christ.

Chicago, IL

Congregation
Pastor: 
William Bradford

Our congregation strives to follow the instruction Jesus Christ gave in Matthew 4:4: But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.”

So we focus on studying the Scriptures, both Old and New, to better understand what God has said. And then we strive to apply those instructions in our...

Congregational Growth and Maturity

Sermon
by William Bradford
2010-04-17
Chicago, IL
A review of how all members play a role in a congregation, so that the spiritual growth and unity can occur.

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

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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...

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