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United News: September - October 2011

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September - October 2011

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Spread the News

by Sabrina Koester

Updated 8 years ago

You know how in each Good News magazine there are these little postcard inserts advertising additional church publications?

4

Serve at the Feast this Year by Making New Relationships

Serve at the Feast this Year by Making New Relationships

by James Danley

As the Feast of Tabernacles approaches, we look forward to God's Kingdom.

Education Travel Opportunity

Updated 8 years ago

We are pleased to announce a guided, organized visit to international sites with a specific focus on the biblical record and prophecy.

Council and Employee Picnic

Council of Elders Gathers for Quarterly August Meeting

by Randy Stiver

Updated 8 years ago

Most of the Council members made the journey after preaching in their own congregations on the Sabbath of August 20, arriving in Cincinnati on Sunday the 21st.

“Many Gifts, One Spirit” 2011 Twin Cities Women’s Conference

by Manya Kalamaha

Updated 8 years ago

The Twin Cities congregation of Minneapolis-St. Paul is excited to once again host the bi-annual women’s conference event for UCG women around the world who wish to come fellowship, learn and grow together to the glory of our God.

Cincinnati Members Host Council of Elders and Home Office Employees

by Mitchell Moss

Updated 8 years ago

Local Cincinnati members Floyd and Doris Phelps opened their home to all home office employees, Council of Elders members and their families for this year’s annual grill-out on Tuesday, August 23.

ABC Alumni Car Wash

ABC Alumni Raise Money for Ronald McDonald House

by Laurel Krenz

Updated 8 years ago

On a calm and balmy day, Sunday, August 21, Ambassador Bible Center alumni and current students came together to hold a car wash in the parking lot of a local CVS in Cincinnati to support the Ronald McDonald House.

Phoenix Plans 50th Anniversary Celebration

by Randy Schreiber

Updated 8 years ago

You are invited to the 50th anniversary celebration of the Church of God in Phoenix on November 12, 2011.

Portuguese Hymnal

Portuguese Hymnal and New Booklets in Portuguese

by Jorge de Campos

Updated 8 years ago

We are pleased to announce that we have completed and published UCG’s hymnal in Portuguese.

Educational Task Force Meets

by Gary Antion

Updated 8 years ago

Several members of the educational task force met to discuss educational matters such as Feast lessons for children, Sabbath school programs, young adult educational tours, focused education plans, an online education pilot and anew perspective on our task force.

St. Petersburg, Florida, Congregation Honors Long-Time Member

by Bill Cook

Updated 8 years ago

On July 2, 2011, Gene Cook, a member of the St. Petersburg, Florida, congregation was presented a plaque after Sabbath services by pastor Chuck Zimmerman, commemorating her 50th

Chattanooga, Tennessee, Hosts Successful Ocoee Rafting Weekend

by Allen Dance

Updated 8 years ago

During the weekend of August 5, the Chattanooga congregation sponsored its annual Ocoee River White Water Rafting outing.

Five Ordinations on Cincinnati Super Sabbath

by Gary Antion

Updated 8 years ago

A “super” Sabbath in Cincinnati usually means a combined service either followed or preceded by a luncheon with a congregation-wide Bible study and fellowship at the conclusion of the day.

Tampa, Florida, Congregation Honors its "Most Senior" Member

Tampa, Florida, Congregations Honors its “Most Senior” Member

by Jo Hattaway

Updated 8 years ago

On the Sabbath of June 11, 2011, the Tampa, Florida, congregation honored its “most senior” member, Charles Oldroyd, who turned 100 on June 10th.

Austin, Minnesota, Congregation Honors its Graduates

Austin, Minnesota, Congregation Honors its Graduates

by Jolinda Schreiber

Updated 8 years ago

The Austin, Minnesota, congregation honored its high school graduates with a special recognition at Sabbath services on Saturday, June 25th.

Picking and Grinning in Cadiz, Ohio

by Nicholas Bizic

Updated 8 years ago

Church of God members from five states enjoyed a weekend of music, fellowship and spiritual food at the ninth annual Wheeling bluegrass family camp out.

Flint, Michigan, Congregation Supports Community Addiction Fundraiser

by Malcolm Murray

Updated 8 years ago

The Flint, Michigan, congregation was able to participate in a community project to assist those with addiction problems.

Portland Women's Retreat a Success

Portland Women's Retreat a Success

by Debbie Carper

Updated 8 years ago

Around 6- overnight and 20 day-only attendees gathered at the Aldersgate retreat facility in Turner, Oregon, to enjoy a relaxing atmostphere with friends on February 24-27.

Colorado Ladies Host Women's Retreat

Colorado Ladies Host Women's Retreat

by Connie Ashley

Updated 8 years ago

The Denver, Loveland and Colorado Springs, Colorado, ladies hosted the 2011 Colorado Women's Retreat in the Rocky Mountains near Allenspark, Colorado, on the weekend of July 29-31.

Youth Corps Zambia Reaches Out to Serve

Youth Corps Zambia Reaches Out to Serve

by Lena VanAusdle

Updated 8 years ago

We knew we were a part of something much bigger than ourselves as we stepped onto the jet that would soon be carrying us over the Atlantic Ocean to the African continent.

Spring Holy Days in Jamaica

Spring Holy Days in Jamaica

by Courtney Lattery

Updated 8 years ago

The congregation in Ocho Rios was started by Eustace Ellis in the home of another member, Lloyd Davis (now deceased), with about half a dozen members, including children.

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God Demands More of Our Words

God Demands More of Our Words

by Robert Curry

Do you find it challenging to speak up in a group? To write something in a card?

1

You Are Approved

You Are Approved

by Victor Kubik

Over the past 12 years I have been mentored by a wonderful couple in my philanthropic work.

Romance, Wealth and Power

Romance, Wealth and Power

by John Elliott

Updated 8 years ago

Jesus is looking for candidates to be his bride. Are you serious about wanting to be one?

Keeping Up With School While Keeping the Feast

by Lillie Robinson

Updated 8 years ago

Keeping the Feast and helping your kids keep up with school work can be a challenge. Here are some tips from a long-time Feast-keeper and teacher.

Anthony Wasilkoff

The Vital Value of Volunteering at the Feast of Tabernacles

by Anthony Wasilkoff

Updated 8 years ago

When people serve not at all, the Feast typically helps them grow very little, if at all.

Gregory Zajac with two campers celebrating at the end of a successful camp.

Serving in Ukraine

by Gregory Zajac

Updated 8 years ago

In July, LifeNets sent me, my sister Stephanie, Oleh Kubik, his daughter Natasha and niece Heather to Vinohradiv, Ukraine.

The congregation in Trindad at Sabbath services.

UCG Caribbean Coordinator Visits Trinidad

by Tiffany Bissessar

Updated 8 years ago

Chuck Zimmerman, UCG coordinator for the Caribbean area, visited the Trinidad congregation for four days in July 2011.

Mark Mickelson, Richard Wasafuka, Gabriel Vautour, Moise Mabout

Our Family in Cameroon and Congo

by Gabriel Vautour

Updated 8 years ago

On our recent trip to French Africa, Mark Mickelson and I had the opportunity to meet our brethren from Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, where there were 20 adults and 14 children present, and Douala, Cameroon, where there were approximately 30 adults and five children present.

Musa Mazibuko in his western outfit.

Ambassador Bible Center Begins 13th Year

by Mitchell Moss

Updated 8 years ago

Many alumni, faculty and local members gathered for a picnic at the home office in Milford, Ohio, to welcome the 34 students from the Ambassador Bible Center class of 2012 on Sunday, August 14.

British Isles

United Youth Camps 2011: British Isles, Edale, Derbyshire, England

by David Fenney, Barbara Fenney

Updated 8 years ago

The British Isles United Youth Camp was again held at the Peak Centre in Edale, Derbyshire, England.

all campers and staff gathered for a group photo

United Youth Camps 2011: Cameroon

by Moïse Elisée Mabout

Updated 8 years ago

From July 10 to July 17, 2011, the United Church of God held a United Youth Camp in Cameroon.

dorm G2 and kayaking staff

United Youth Camps 2011: Hye Sierra, Fresno, California

by Ed Dowd

Updated 8 years ago

Set amidst the beautiful pines and reflective lakes in the mountain tops of central California, Camp Hye Sierra 2011 offered 82 teen campers, 21 preteen campers and 88 staff a week-long adventure full of Zone-focused activities, friends, fun and spiritual discussions.

Arthur Hockwald wakeboarding

United Youth Camps 2011: Northwest, Rockaway Beach, Oregon

by Rex Sexton

Updated 8 years ago

We had 100 campers and 56 staff who enjoyed wonderful week together at Camp Magruder near Rockway Beach on the Oregon coast!

Pinecrest

United Youth Camps 2011: Pinecrest, Fredericktown, Missouri

by Gary Smith

Updated 8 years ago

The 2011 United Youth Camp theme is "A World Away from the World."

Campers playing soccer

United Youth Camps 2011: Woodmen, Blountsville, Alabama

by Beth Cortelyou

Updated 8 years ago

Camp Woodmen ended its 14th year as a UYC camp on July 10,2011.

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