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International News at a Glance
UCG–Isle of Man Holds Annual MeetingThe United Church of God in the Isle of Man is legally required to be registered as a charity under Manx law. On Jan. 28, following the Sabbath service, the Annual General Meeting of UCG–Isle of Man was held at Close Woirrey in Ramsey. Paul Howard (chairman) reported: •That the brochure mailing program had been completed. •That there had been a mixed response to inviting Good News subscribers to occasional services in Douglas , but that the plan was to continue with these meetings from time to time. •That the charity was seeking an accountant registered on the island as opposed to using one on the U.K. mainland. •That there had been a proposal to start an advertising campaign using Manxnet, and prices for this and any costs to UCG–British Isles were being looked at. David Payne (treasurer) presented the preliminary accounts for the financial year ending Dec. 31, 2005. These were accepted subject to external audit. Mr. Payne also presented the proposed budget for 2006 and this was accepted. The officers of UCG-IOM were reappointed, with Paul Howard as chairman, David Payne as treasurer and Philip Perry as secretary. Lyn Johnson reported that the contents of the charity box came to £90, and it was agreed that these funds should be sent to help with the Feast in El Salvador . Barbara Fenney, as child protection coordinator for UCG–British Isles, confirmed that Laura Payne was appointed as the child protection officer for UCG-IOM. She has been CRB checked and had received the appropriate training. —Paul Howard [ back to top ] British Isles Gives Circulation ReportHighlights from the report for January, which covers all literature distributed by UCG from Britain, include: •876 letters and other responses. As of Jan. 31 there were: •4,052 subscribers to The Good News , of which 3,141 are
in the United Kingdom and the Isle of Man. Bible Study Course: A total of 1,111 students have been sent all 12 lessons; 215 have returned all 12 test cards. The Good News: During the last few months, the Good News subscription list has been growing faster than UCG–British Isles can sustain the cost. This has come at a time when we also have more people asking to attend Church. The number of Sabbath meetings has increased from six to 12 over the last couple of years, with all the attendant costs and manpower implications. It is very important for us to use our resources to support people who are showing an interest in serving God. New readers are now given just three issues instead of six, and only one renewal offer instead of three. This means that those that are really interested are likely to be retained, and those who don't renew make room for new subscribers. Just short of 5,700 subscribers were added to the GN list in 2005. This is more than double the 2,200 new readers in 2004, and is nearly four times the new additions in 2003. The majority of these have come from Internet advertising. Last year UCG–British Isles posted 4,400 renewal letters and received renewals from 35 percent. This group includes new readers (about a quarter wish to continue) and those who have already renewed before (60 to 70 percent ask to continue). Many of the requests to receive the Bible Study Course come from the renewal letter. Just short of 1,300 started the course during 2005! Source: UCG–British Isles National Announcements. [ back to top ] Kenya Camp Dates ChangedThe dates announced in the United Youth Camps 2006 magazine for the camp in Kenya have changed. The new dates are Dec. 11-15, 2006. "All of the other information submitted before remains the same," said John Elliott, senior pastor for East Africa . [ back to top ]
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