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Dallas Fort-Worth Regional Family Weekend

United News
2023-01-05
We welcome the whole family to join us from March 10-12, 2023 for a special weekend.
The Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, congregations will host a regional weekend from March 10-12, with the theme “Planted by the River.” Taken from Psalm 1:1-3, the focus of the weekend will be on how to live a life that is firmly grounded in...
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2023 French Feast Site

United News
Maryse Pebworth
2023-01-05
Join us in France for the Feast of Tabernacles 2023!
Your French brothers and sisters in Christ are pleased to welcome you back to Club Miléade La Gaillarde for the Feast of Tabernacles in 2023. The Feast will be held on the beautiful French Riviera near the well-known tourist destinations...
Mount Fuji in Japan

Prophetic Times: Japan in Prophecy

United News
Jim Tuck
2022-12-30
In Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution adopted in 1947, 75 years ago, Japan renounced war forever. However, recent events may mean Japan will become a bigger military player on the world’s stage.
Perspective             The word “Japan” means “the origin of the sun” or where the sun rises. “Nippon” also means the same thing, and is the official name of Japan. Japan (or Nippon) is often...
“Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you” (2 Thessalonians 3:1, KJV)

Pray for the Gospel to Have Free Course

United News
United News
2022-12-29
The apostle Paul encouraged the Thessalonian congregation to pray for him as he carried out Jesus Christ’s great commission to spread the gospel (Matthew 24:14; 28:19-20). “Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have...
Paul clearly recognized the vital importance of this mission. He told the Corinthian brethren, “For if I preach the gospel, I have nothing to boast of, for necessity is laid upon me; yes, woe is me if I do not preach the gospel (1...
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Winter Family Weekend 2022

United News
Steve Myers
2022-12-29
This year’s theme was “Your Next Step” focusing on our spiritual journey.
The Cincinnati Winter Family Weekend 2022 was a wonderful opportunity for God’s people to come together for a time of activities for everyone! Winter was the word, as arctic storm “Elliott” pounded much of America and...
a group of brethren singing hymns in the meeting hall

Northwest Family Weekend Report

United News
Rex Sexton
2022-12-29
A successful Northwest Family Weekend was held by the Portland, Oregon, congregation.
The Portland, Oregon, congregation welcomed nearly 200 brethren from around the Pacific Northwest to another annual Northwest Family Weekend from Dec. 23–25. While cold temperatures, snowy weather and icy conditions on Thursday evening...
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2023 Israel Feast Site

United News
2022-12-29
We’d love to have you join us for the Feast 2023 in Israel!
The UCG Israel 2023 Feast of Tabernacles Tour is almost at capacity! There are still about 20 spaces if you’d like to join us. Please let us know by filling out the registration link on our website. You will also find details and costing...
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2023 French Feast Site - Club Miléade La Gaillarde

United News
Maryse Pebworth
Feast of Tabernacles
2022-12-27
Join us for the Feast of Tabernacles at the Club Miléade La Gaillarde on the French Riviera
Your French brothers and sisters in Christ are pleased to welcome you back to Club Miléade La Gaillarde for the Feast of Tabernacles in 2023.  The Feast will be held on the beautiful French Riviera near the well-known tourist...
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Prophetic Times: Lips Speaking Lies versus Loving Truth

United News
Jim Tuck
2022-12-23
Lies and people who practice lying are a part of what most people deal with every day. Even our government leaders elected to serve the people do not speak the truth nor give us the straight facts. It is incumbent upon true followers of...
Perspective Lying has been with us since the Garden of Eden when the Serpent lied to our first parents by telling them they would “not surely die.” He hid the real truth from them to morph their minds to rebel against God...
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From the Home Office: December 22, 2022

United News
Rick Shabi
2022-12-22
This Sabbath weekend is scheduled to bring together one of the largest annual gatherings of God’s people.
Across much of the United States bitter cold, severe winter weather is arriving this week. The reports of below-zero “wind chill” temperatures, high winds and snow will impact travel. The cold will even reach into Florida, where below...
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Winter Family Weekend Webcast

United News
2022-12-22
Join us for the Winter Family Weekend Webcast!
We are planning to webcast the Friday evening Bible study and Sabbath services from the Winter Family Weekend being held this weekend near Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bible study begins on Friday evening, Dec. 23, at 7:30 p.m. EST and Sabbath...
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Atlanta Ski Trip

United News
Philip Aust
2022-12-22
Join us for the 11th annual Atlanta Ski Trip!
If you’ve found yourself of late thinking about the excitement of moving fast down the slopes on skis or a snowboard at one of the southeast’s ski resorts, dream no longer. With winter-like temperatures and snow in the forecast, the 2023...

Moolmanshoek

Good Works
Ben Light
Good Works
2022-12-21
We’re in the calm before the storm...
As we work through final camp preparations before the youth arrive this afternoon to Moolmanshoek Leadership Development Center outside of Ficksburg, South Africa.  In a little less than an hour, our campers will begin arriving...
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Personal from the Chairman of the Council of Elders: December 21, 2022

United News
Len Martin
Chairman Letter
2022-12-21
Let us all remain steadfast in our resolve to continue growing to be like our elder brother Jesus Christ.
Another year on the civil calendar is drawing to a close. For those of us who live in the Northern Hemisphere the days are shorter and colder. There are more hours of darkness than hours of light. Today is the day of the year with the...
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From the Home Office: December 15, 2022

United News
Rick Shabi
2022-12-15
It is exciting to be part of God’s work.
Last week the Council of Elders met, and by now most of you have had the opportunity to read the Council reports and peruse the discussions. Among the several significant agenda items was a presentation of the proposed operational...
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Wamatochick Weekend—Feb. 17-20

United News
2022-12-15
Young adults ages 18-32 are invited to join us for an inspiring and educational weekend.
Young adults are invited to join their brothers and sisters for the second annual Wamatochick Weekend, Feb. 17–20, 2023, for a winter weekend in the pines of northern Arizona at the same facility used for the Southwest teen camp. It will...
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Young Adult Winter/Ski Retreat—Feb. 17–20, 2023

United News
Craig Scott
2022-12-15
Join us for an exciting winter/ski retreat!
Young adults aged 18-29, single or married, are welcome for a weekend of socializing and spiritual growth from Feb. 17–20, 2023, at Pipestem State Park in Pipestem, West Virginia. Activities will include an interactive Bible study,...
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Prophetic Times: Patience in a Busy World

United News
Jim Tuck
2022-12-12
The impulsiveness of rogue nations causes wars such as we have with Russia in Ukraine. God’s leaders in his kingdom are being trained now to be careful, to think, to be prudent, to analyze the consequences of our actions, and to be patient.
Perspective            We tire of the high prices on about everything these days. Most of us have budgets and most items are higher in cost this year than we planned.      ...
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Personal from the Chairman of the Council of Elders: December 8, 2022

United News
Len Martin
2022-12-08
Pray without ceasing!
Do we fully appreciate how important prayer is in our relationship with God, with each other and for our own spiritual, mental and emotional well-being? The apostle Paul, in the closing portion of his first letter to the church in...
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Special Occasion Dress Boutique

Winter Family Weekend
2022-12-08
 The boutique will run from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 25, in the Martin Room
We will once again have a Special Occasion Dress Boutique during Winter Family Weekend in Cincinnati. Please bring your clean, wearable formal or semi-formal dresses to either exchange for another dress or...
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