Hi everyone,

My hope is that your Thanksgiving Day was enjoyable, you were able to spend quality time with friends and family, and you took time to thank God for the many blessings He gives us (Psalm 100:4, Philippians 4:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:18). I’ve already sent you this week’s Home Office Update and Prophetic Times. Perspective was not mailed out this week because of the holiday break. Locally, here is what you need to know this Sabbath evening as we look forward to services tomorrow in Atlanta. 

1. Combined Service in Buford and Atlanta. Due to Thanksgiving Weekend, we will combine for services tomorrow in Atlanta at Unity Atlanta. Our service will begin at 2:30 PM.

Note: We will resume our Buford and Atlanta service schedule on 12/6.

2. Under the weather this Sabbath? Tune into our UCG Atlanta Webcast. If you are sick this week, plan to watch the Atlanta webcast online. To view the service, enter the password tree of life (with no spaces) in the channel password box. The URL location is: https://www.ucg.org/congregations/atlanta-ga

3. Next Atlanta Bible Study: 12/2. Our next Atlanta Bible Study takes place this Tuesday evening, December 2 at 7 PM. Mr. Jerold Aust will review the background of Hebrews. Then we will go through Hebrews 1. Below is information to attend the study online:

Join the Zoom Meeting here:
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/83871677401?pwd=CSoupVrJ3qHxQQaq94jgeBnQZOajZ…

Meeting ID: 838 7167 7401
Passcode: 857315

See you then.

4. 2025 Winter Family Weekend: 12/23–12/28. Get ready to be “Fueled by Faith!” Registration for the 2025 Winter Family Weekend in Cincinnati, Ohio is ongoing. Please see below:

• Sunday, Sept. 21: Registration opens for Team Captains ONLY.
• Thursday, Oct. 16: Early registration opens for attendees with special needs.
• Sunday, Oct. 19: General Registration opens for all attendees.

Hotel Information. We have secured blocks of rooms at a discount rate at two hotels. Please note that hotel booking will not be available until General Registration opens on October 19.

• The Warehouse Hotel (On-site at Champion Mill): The primary hotel for the event. Please note there is a required 4-night minimum stay for all reservations in our group block.
• Courtyard by Marriott (Nearby): For guests planning a shorter stay. This hotel does not have a minimum night requirement.

Important Reminder. The group booking codes and reservation links for both hotels will be released with General Registration on October 19. Registering as a Team Captain does not provide early access to hotel booking.

5. Looking to December

   (12/6) Buford Soup, Chili, and Bread (Covered-Dish) Meal

   (12/13) Sabbath School and Teen Bible Study in Atlanta

   (12/20) Atlanta Soup, Chili, and Bread (Covered-Dish) Meal; Bunco after sunset in Atlanta

   (12/23-12/28) Winter Family Weekend in Cincinnati, Ohio

   https://www.ucg.org/members/winter-family-weekend/winter-family-weekend-2025

That’s all I have this evening. See you soon. Happy Sabbath!

In love,

Philip Aust

United Church of God, Pastor

Atlanta & Buford, Georgia

Memory Verse

Isaiah 1:14-15 Your New Moons and your appointed feasts My soul hates; They are a trouble to Me; I am weary of bearing them. ¹⁵ When you spread out your hands, I will hide My eyes from you; even though you make many prayers, I will not hear. Your hands are full of blood.