(Sound is fixed after about 15 seconds) In the mid-1980’s, Wendy’s released an ad campaign that went down in history as one of the top advertisements ever produced. In it, actress Clara Peller asked a now famous question, “Where’s the Beef...
We can become discouraged when we feel our prayers are not being answered. Sometimes God answers in the affirmative, but sometimes in the negative and sometimes God answers by saying "not now!" All three responses are answers to prayer:...
This Bible study completes the section of the fifth discourse of Jesus covered in Matthew chapter 23 dealing with Jesus's judgment of the leaders of the Jewish religion.
We may be uncomfortable with change. However, we are called to change, to grow and to overcome. We need to rely on God’s Spirit to effect the change that He desires in us.
With the Passover coming next month it is time to take a long, hard look at our lives. Paul instructed us to examine ourselves. Each one of us sins, but we get up and go forward again. We keep our eyes on God to find the strength to endure...
There are formulas and steps to working with chemicals. The chemical perspective of Matthew is looked at in this message. This chapter will be divided into four sections and looked at from a chemist and laboratory perspective. Jesus uses...
God worked with the nation of Israel. His stated purpose was that they should obey His voice, be an example to other nations, and receive a reward. God is calling people today. Again, as with Israel, one of the responsibilities of the...
How much can our lives take in scrutiny?
Sometimes Christians have a problem with the facts.
For every cause there is an effect.
When we obey God, there is a blessing.
Dishonesty is not a victimless crime.
Sin spreads, love...
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...