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In some ways Western civilization is a puzzle. Average citizens either claim that they have no religion or they profess Christianity. Yet, all of their New Year's customs are carryovers from a variety of pagan cultures.
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United News
Victor Kubik
2017-12-07
In this update form the president, Victor Kubik, discusses a major topic discussed at the Council of elders meetings this past week in Cincinnati, Ohio. The major topic was focused on the project of building a new recording studio. He also...
Today, we concluded the December quarterly meetings of the Council of Elders at the home office in Cincinnati, Ohio. One of the key areas of discussion related to the proposed new video recording studio. I am happy to report that the...
United News
2023-11-02
Following the Feast, the Church typically enters into a time of introspection, review, preparation and planning, all the while seeking God’s will and direction.
From the President . . .
Greetings brethren,
As autumn has settled into Cincinnati, the trees have mostly lost their leaves, the temperatures have cooled considerably, and the first “significant” frost of the season...
United News
Jim Tuck
2023-01-13
Millions around the world choose to make a resolution for the new year. What is the origin of this annual tradition? Should Christians get caught up in this New Year’s practice?
Perspective
It is a new year, and this is the time when millions of people make resolutions, which, more often than not, they do not keep. How often do people set a resolution or commitment knowing they will ultimately procrastinate yet...
United News
Victor Kubik
Beyond Today
2017-01-02
The Council of Elders approved the creation of a restricted fund for the construction and equipping of a new Beyond Today video recording studio.
During its meetings on Dec. 7, the Council of Elders approved the creation of a restricted fund for the construction and equipping of a new video recording studio. Peter Eddington, operation manager for Media and Communications Services,...
Beyond Today Magazine
An overview of events and conditions around the world featured in the May/June 2023 issue of Beyond Today.
United News
"I resolve to lose weight this year." "I resolve to quit smoking this year." "I resolve to stop drinking this year." New Year's resolutions.
United News
John Foster
2008-06-05
At the quarterly Council of Elders meetings May 21 and 22, the Council crafted and unanimously approved the following announcement about the results of the GCE ballot May 18:
At the quarterly Council of Elders meetings May 21 and 22, the Council crafted and unanimously approved the following announcement about the results of the GCE ballot May 18:
"We have just completed a profitable General...
United News
Camp was held from July 9-12 at the beautiful Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch.
United News
Don Henson
2007-03-02
Big increase over this year's $21.3 million budget includes $1.6 million more for media and money to hire as many as five ministerial trainees. The Council also approves plans for investment in future growth of the Church to be presented...
The Council of Elders met Feb. 23 to 28 in San Diego, California, to review and finalize the 2007-2008 Operation Plan and budget to be presented to the General Conference of Elders for approval at the annual meeting in May.
In his...
United News
John Foster
2008-01-07
Robert Dick called this session of Council of Elders meetings to order at 9 a.m. Dec. 11. He mentioned that we have a jam-packed agenda that he had e-mailed to the General Conference of Elders. After the opening prayer and the approval of...
Robert Dick called this session of Council of Elders meetings to order at 9 a.m. Dec. 11. He mentioned that we have a jam-packed agenda that he had e-mailed to the General Conference of Elders. After the opening prayer and the approval of...