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September - October 2006

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In This Issue

Council of Elders Reviews and Looks Ahead

by Don Henson

Updated 8 years ago

The Council of Elders met Aug. 4 to 9 for its regular quarterly meeting.

Council of Elders Continues Strategic Planning Process

by Don Henson

Updated 8 years ago

Aug. 7 Chairman Bob Dick directed the Council in a discussion on the topic of strategic planning.

Council OKs New Education Focus

by David Register

Updated 8 years ago

On Aug. 8, UCG president Clyde Kilough, Ministerial Services operation manager Jim Franks and education programs director David Register presented a new focus for education programs to the Council of Elders.

FORWARD! The Future Is Now!

by Jim Franks

One of the most thought-provoking songs in recent memory is one called "Cat's in the Cradle" by Harry Chapin.

New Challenger II Backpacking Program Planned

by Randy Schreiber

Updated 8 years ago

Participants will backpack in California's Sespe Wilderness Dec. 25 to 29.

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To Vote or Not to Vote

To Vote or Not to Vote

by David Treybig

The Church teaches the importance of being good examples and good citizens, so why doesn’t it support voting? What is the biblical basis for the Church’s teaching?

What Would Jesus Do?

by United News

It has become popular today for some to ask, "What would Jesus do?" in determining what course of action to take.

Parenting and Your Child's First Year

Parenting and Your Child's First Year

by Nancy Capo

Ellen fell asleep on the floor while breastfeeding in the middle of the night, and woke up later in her own bed, not really certain if she actually fed the baby.

You're Never Too Old to Learn

You're Never Too Old to Learn

by Janet Treadway

Updated 8 years ago

This has been an amazing year for ABC student Mariet Horjus from South Africa, who turned 80 in January.

53 Graduates From Ambassador Bible Center

53 Graduates From Ambassador Bible Center

by United News

Updated 8 years ago

Aug. 13, the largest class yet graduated from Ambassador Bible Center.

News From Around the World: 14 Children Attend Summer Camp in Germany

by United News

Updated 8 years ago

From Aug. 2 to 7, 14 children and nine adults from Belgium, France, Germany and Switzerland attended summer camp at the hostel Naturfreundehaus in Oerlinghausen, Germany.

Local Church Updates: 145 Preteens and Staff Enjoy Camp Tomahawk

by Shari Fooshe

Updated 8 years ago

Camp Tomahawk, held July 23 to 27 in Eva, Tennessee, filled to maximum capacity this year with 66 smiling campers, 24 inspiring teen leaders and 55 enthusiastic staff members, representing 15 different states in all!

News at a Glance: 54.5 Million See Link to Middle East Booklet

by Peter Eddington

Updated 8 years ago

From July through August, more than 54.5 million searchers looking for information about the crisis in the Middle East saw a link to an ad for our booklet The Middle East in Bible Prophecy appear on their computer screens.

Local Church Updates: 55 Preteens Enjoy Camp Ironwood Springs

by Steve Myers

Updated 8 years ago

The spectacular outdoors of southeastern Minnesota was the setting for the North Central Region Preteen Youth Camp from July 25 to 28.

Local Church Updates: ABC Auction Beats Expectations for Charity Fund-Raising

by David Register

Updated 8 years ago

On July 30, Ambassador Bible Center students raised a record $5,325 during their year-end charity fund-raiser.

News at a Glance: ABC Chorale Alumni Invited to Sing in Louisville

by Ken Shoemaker

Updated 8 years ago

All ABC Chorale alumni who will be attending the Winter Family Weekend in Louisville, Kentucky, Dec. 22 to 26, are encouraged to contact Kenneth Shoemaker as soon as possible.

News at a Glance: ABC Comparative Religion Class on the Web

by United News

Updated 8 years ago

Many members who are unable to attend the Ambassador Bible Center program have expressed an interest in listening to recordings of the classes.

News at a Glance: ABC Seminar Set for Calgary

by Rainer Salomaa

Updated 9 years ago

An ABC Continuing Education seminar is planned for Calgary, Alberta, on Nov. 11 and 12 (Remembrance Day weekend).

Local Church Updates: Asheboro Youth Serve

by Tom Burrow, Julie Burrow

Updated 8 years ago

The Asheboro, North Carolina, congregation enjoyed the service of its youth on June 24, 2006.

News at a Glance: Brethren Needed to Distribute GN Brochures

by John LaBissoniere

Updated 8 years ago

Two new Good News "take one" subscription brochures are now available for distribution by our brethren in the United States.

News at a Glance: Calendar of Events

by United News

Updated 8 years ago

Calendar of Events

Camp Davidson : Challenged, Connected, Confident

UNITED YOUTH CAMPS: Camp Davidson : Challenged, Connected, Confident

by David Holladay

Updated 8 years ago

We really had a fantastic year at Camp Davidson in Oregon, with a super staff and amazing mix of campers and dorms!

Anthony Wasilkoff

International News at a Glance: Canada Breaks More Records

by Anthony Wasilkoff, Edwin Van Pelt

Updated 8 years ago

Incoming mail in the Canadian office is setting new records.

Carter Campers Brave the Heat, Focus on Leadership

UNITED YOUTH CAMPS: Carter Campers Brave the Heat, Focus on Leadership

by Ken Treybig

Updated 8 years ago

The end of July in Fort Worth, Texas, is always hot, and this year was no exception.

News at a Glance: Chris Stewart Hired at Home Office

by United News

Updated 8 years ago

Chris Stewart, a 2006 ABC graduate, was hired to work full-time in the Information Technology area of the home office, where he worked part-time during ABC.

Council Member Profile: Clyde Kilough

by United News

Updated 9 years ago

Clyde Kilough was selected by the Council of Elders in May of 2005 to serve as president of the United Church of God, an International Association, and moved with his wife, Dee, to Cincinnati to assume those responsibilities on July 1, 2005.

Local Church Updates: College Grad Wins Fulbright Grant

by United News

Updated 8 years ago

Mary Ann Miller, a member of the Cambridge, Ohio, congregation, was recently awarded a Fulbright grant to spend the 2006-2007 academic year conducting research in Bern, Switzerland.

Local Church Updates: Congratulations to More High School Graduates

by United News

Updated 8 years ago

Congratulations to More High School Graduates

Local Church Updates: Denver Holds 50th Anniversary

by Larry Neff

Updated 8 years ago

The Denver, Colorado, congregation commemorated its 50th anniversary on Aug. 5.

News From Around the World: Ghana Camp Volunteers Experience Challenges

by Melvin Rhodes

Updated 8 years ago

Before they even got on the plane, the six Youth Corps volunteers (Laura Beth Childers, Zachary Smith, Francesca Nixon, Mark Mirigian, Michal Lisa Capo and Kirsten Korthuis) headed to Ghana's annual summer camp were learning some serious lessons about the hazards of modern travel.

Local Church Updates: Houston South Silver Ambassadors Have Luncheon

by George Foshee

Updated 9 years ago

On July 15, 37 members of the Houston, Texas, South Silver Ambassadors enjoyed fellowship and a luncheon before services.

Local Church Updates: Houston Teens Play in Parade and Battle of the Bands

by Karen Doig

Updated 8 years ago

Six Houston, Texas, North teens, Cameron Bounds, Preston Buchanan, Matt Curry, Ethan Doig, Brian Koester and Steve Stegent, who comprise the band, Loadstone, were granted the opportunity to play in the Woodlands (a suburb of Houston), Texas, July 4th parade.

International News at a Glance: Isle of Man Raises Funds for El Salvador Feast

by United News

Updated 8 years ago

Fund-raisers to help brethren in El Salvador attend the Feast of Tabernacles have been sponsored by members of the Isle of Man congregation.

News at a Glance: Jamaica Site Full

by Kingsley Mather

Updated 8 years ago

The Jamaica Feast site is full and is closed to further transfers.

Local Church Updates: Kansas City Honors Two 50-Year Members

by Greg Sargent

Updated 8 years ago

Two members, Oran Ogle and Arthur Ziesch, were honored by the Kansas City, Kansas, congregation for having been members of God's Church for 50 or more years.

Living in Hummingbird Mode?

Treasure Digest: Living in Hummingbird Mode?

by Skip Miller

Have you ever considered yourself to be living in hummingbird mode?

Local Church Updates: Milwaukee Hosts Marriage Seminar

by Leone Burns

Updated 8 years ago

On the weekend of Aug. 20 and 21, the Milwaukee, Wisconsin, congregation had its first marriage seminar.

News at a Glance: New Educational Travel Program: Paris and London

by David Register

Updated 8 years ago

A new aspect of the United Church of God's education efforts involves guided, organized visits to international sites with a specific focus on the biblical record and prophecy.

Local Church Updates: North Carolina Congregations Prepare Mailing for GN Subscribers

by Rebekah Leyden

Updated 8 years ago

In the first half of July, brethren from the Asheboro, Charlotte, Kinston and Raleigh, North Carolina, congregations participated in putting together mailing packages for Good News subscribers.

Local Church Updates: Oakland Gives Bibles to Graduates

by Jerri Anderson

Updated 9 years ago

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.

Treasure Digest: Pillars of Wisdom: Making Wise Decisions

by Gary Petty

Wisdom is being able to discern the outcome of a decision so that the right course of action is taken for the right reasons.

Protection, Inspection and Direction at Heritage '06

UNITED YOUTH CAMPS: Protection, Inspection and Direction at Heritage '06

by Doug Johnson

Updated 8 years ago

"Camp Heritage–11th Edition" wrapped up Sunday, Aug. 21, as 141 campers and 68 staff members said good-bye for another year to their "home away from home" near Farmington, Pennsylvania.

News at a Glance: Regina Singers and Musicians Needed

by Wilbur Berg

Updated 8 years ago

Attention all singers and musicians attending the Feast in Regina, Saskatchewan: If you would like to sing in the choir, play an instrument or present special music, please contact Wil Berg at wberg@dteworld.com or (307) 455-2432 or P.O. Box 1379, Dubois, WY 82513 U.S.A.

Local Church Updates: Ruston Teen-Plus Group Travels to Arkansas

by Ramona Wood.

Updated 8 years ago

The Ruston, Louisiana, UCG Teen-Plus group and friends traveled to western Arkansas for the weekend of July 14 to 16.

Local Church Updates: San Antonio Celebrates Three 60ths

by Vince thompson

Updated 8 years ago

The San Antonio congregation is blessed with many positive role models of strong marriages, but none surpass the examples set for us this year by three couples.

News From Around the World: Southern African National Council Chairman Reports on Region

by André van Belkum

Updated 8 years ago

André van Belkum, chairman of United Church of God, Southern Africa, gave the following report to the Southern African National Council Aug. 27.

Teton Challenger Camp Reaches 10th Year

UNITED YOUTH CAMPS: Teton Challenger Camp Reaches 10th Year

by Paul Luecke

Updated 8 years ago

The 10th year for the Teton Challenger Camp was in many respects the best so far.

News at a Glance: Three From St. Paul Ordained

by Gary Black

Updated 8 years ago

Several ordinations took place on Pentecost during a combined service with the St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota, and the Eau Claire, Wisconsin, congregations.

News at a Glance: Three Ministers Hired

by United News

Updated 8 years ago

Ministerial Services announced the hiring of three elders into the full-time ministry of the United Church of God.

Treasure Digest: Turning the Hearts... Appreciate Your Father!

by Gary Antion

On July 19 my 97-year-old dad died.

International News at a Glance: U.K. Leadership Training Held

by United News

Updated 8 years ago

Richard and Mary Pinelli and Lyle Welty traveled from Cincinnati, Ohio, to Manchester, England, to hold a leadership training program Aug. 24 to 29.

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News at a Glance: U.S. Feast Sites and Fragrance Sensitivities

by Charles Melear

Updated 8 years ago

The United Church of God is aware of the increasing sensitivities and allergies to fragrances affecting our members and society in general.

Under the Shadow of His Wings

Treasure Digest: Under the Shadow of His Wings

by Georgia Veller

One of the most expressive word pictures Christ gave is in Matthew 23:37-38: "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem , the one who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing! See! Your house is left to you desolate..."

United Youth Camps Score Well as ACA Visits Three Camps

UNITED YOUTH CAMPS: United Youth Camps Score Well as ACA Visits Three Camps

by Larry Greider

Updated 8 years ago

Beginning in 2000 the United Youth Camps (UYC) have been visited by volunteers from the American Camp Association (ACA) sections every three years and scored using the approved standards in 10 major areas—from site and food service to operational management, aquatics, adventure/challenge, etc.

News at a Glance: What's New on the Web?

by United News

Updated 8 years ago

What's New on the Web?

Local Church Updates: Wheeling Hosts Bluegrass Weekend

by Bob Miller

Updated 8 years ago

The Wheeling, West Virginia, congregation hosted the third annual Bluegrass Family Fun Weekend from July 20 to 23.

News at a Glance: Winter Camp: New Facility, No Conflict With Louisville

by Gary Black, Gale Black

Updated 8 years ago

The 12th annual United Youth Winter Camp will be held from Wednesday, Dec. 27, through Monday, Jan. 1, 2007.

Local Church Updates: Youngstown and Akron Celebrate the Myers' 25th Anniversary

by Tina Rupp

Updated 8 years ago

The Youngstown, Ohio, congregation surprised their pastor and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. David Myers, with a 25th wedding anniversary celebration on May 13, 2006.

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