Hebrews 1:3 says Jesus Christ sustains (upholds or bears) all things by his powerful word. The Greek word for sustains is PHERO. This message builds in the different uses of this word to help us better base our faith and confidence in...
The Bible directs us to positively seek, form, and sustain a powerful relationship with Jesus Christ and God the Father, to literally dwell and abide with them, even in this human life. Such a relationship is life-giving and life-...
This message was given in Turkey. The ancient Israelites left Egypt on the road to the Promised Land. They were led by the glory of God in a pillar of cloud and fire. The same glory of God willed the temple during Solomon's dedication....
The word "pride" is used very often to connote a negative character quality, and rightfully so, but its English usage can also be used in a positive light, unrelated to arrogance or self-righteousness.
This word is a good example for...
An examination of the 7 "be ye not's" in the Bible and why it is the first step in progression to a series of many subsequent steps of advice given on "not being" and "things we are to be".
In the society we live in today, patriotism means different things to different people. Moses and Noah were both faithful and patriotic to God and Jesus was a perfect example of being patriotic to God.
Victor Kubik interviews Roman Grynyshyn, founder and CEO of World to Rebuild Rural Ukraine (WRRU). He has been working for more than ten years with elder Neal Kinsey who operates Kinsey Agricultural Services. Roman speaks first-hand about...
From time to time, various heresies have arisen and have gained a foothold – even within the Church of God. We know that Trinitarianism is a heresy and is not Biblical. However, two other heresies have gained a following in recent years...
On Crete, the largest island in Greece, the Feast will be hosted by The Creta Maris Resort. This all-inclusive resort has an authentic Greek village feel. Pre and post tours will make available biblical sites such as Athens and Corinth....
This update includes an overview of recent Council meetings, a camp announcement and print marketing statistics.
From the President . . .
Greetings, brethren,
The Council of Elders concluded their meetings here in Cincinnati earlier today. As you may have seen from the agenda that was distributed last week, the agenda was quite...
Think of times when you felt the intervention of God, your calling, decision to be baptized, a "coincidence" at just the right time to strengthen, encourage you in a trial. These fingerprints of God will strengthen our faith in the days to...
On Feb. 7, Matt Hernandez, Mitch Moss and I met in Columbus, Ohio, for a tour of Hopkins Printing, which prints Compass Check magazine and the United Youth Camp magazine among other things for UCG.
On Feb. 7, Matt Hernandez, Mitch Moss and I met in Columbus, Ohio, for a tour of Hopkins Printing, which prints Compass Check magazine and the United Youth Camp magazine among other things for UCG. I had just sent the...
Would you like to have your own personal spiral-bound copy of the UCG Hymnal (song leader/pianist version)? We are planning a reprint of these and want to provide the opportunity for anyone to purchase one or more.
This large print, hardcover, spiral-ring bound, original version (8.875 x 11.25 in.) is available to everyone. It is especially helpful for song leaders, pianists and those who would benefit from larger-sized print or a hymnal that will...
Tests of new Beyond Today print advertisements will reach 8,000,000 households in July 2020. Four booklet titles will be advertised in coupon inserts in U.S. Sunday newspapers.
[JUNE 24, 2020] In July 2020 the United Church of God will conduct four tests of half-page coupon advertisements in Valassis “free standing inserts” in a variety of Sunday newspapers.
Although we have tested and rolled...
You can download PDFs of the 2023 Youth Festival Activity Booklets now.
Youth Festival Activity Booklets are now available online! There are three separate booklets for grades K-1, grades 2-3 and grades 4-6.
Three PDFs are available for download by clicking "downloads" on the right side...