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August 2007

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In This Issue

The Blessing and Responsibility of Intercessory Prayer

by Vince Szymkowiak

Brethren continue to receive prayer requests regarding others who are struggling with serious illnesses and trials.

United Passes 5-Millionth Booklet Mark

by Scott Ashley

Updated 8 years ago

UCG has now printed more than 5 million booklets, which would make a stack 12 miles high!

UCG-British Isles Holds Annual General Meeting

by United News

Updated 8 years ago

The annual general meeting of the registered charity United Church of God—British Isles was held on Sunday, July 15, in Gloucester.

Campers "Learn It, Live It and Love It" at Hye Sierra

Campers "Learn It, Live It and Love It" at Hye Sierra

by James Capo

Updated 8 years ago

It was a Fourth-of-July week with an international flavor at Camp Hye Sierra this summer.

Canada Reports on Growth in First Half of the Year

by Edwin Van Pelt

Updated 8 years ago

As of June 30, UCG—Canada had 12,625 subscribers to The Good News magazine. (About 2,700 subscribers have been added since Jan. 1.)

Floods Affect Members in Central England

by United News

Updated 8 years ago

Newspaper reports called it some of the worst flooding in the United Kingdom in 60 years.

Regional Conferences Begin

Regional Conferences Begin

by United News

Updated 8 years ago

Sunday, July 15, 19 out of 23 Northeast Region elders (plus many wives) gathered in Richmond, Virginia, for the first regional ministerial conference with the theme "Study to Show Yourself Approved."

Challenger II—Rock Climbing Program Set for December

Challenger II Rock Climbing Program Set for December

by United News

Updated 8 years ago

Young adults are invited to experience camp on "the next level" at this leadership-focused program.

22 Caribbean Campers Gather in Barbados

22 Caribbean Campers Gather in Barbados

by Michael Lowe

Updated 8 years ago

It's gone—the last airplane, carrying the last group of campers.

UCG British Isles National Council Meets After AGM

by United News

Updated 8 years ago

In a meeting of the UCG— British Isles National Council that followed the conclusion of July 15's annual general meeting (see article, left), several business items were conducted. Council members:

Bible Study Course

by Peter Eddington, John LaBissoniere

Updated 8 years ago

The Bible Study Course was promoted and mailed to thousands of interested readers this past fiscal year.

FORWARD! "On the Road Again..."

by Jim Franks

International travel is often very difficult and wearing on your body.

Fiscal Year Growth Stats

by United News

Updated 8 years ago

Out of 30 categories, here are the media statistics showing the greatest growth (those that grew more than 15 percent) in the fiscal year that ended June 30:

Dealing With the World's Holidays Too

by United News

Parents of elementary school students:

Radio Program Now Airing in San Antonio

by United News

Updated 8 years ago

The Beyond Today program began airing Sunday, July 8, on KTSA 550 AM, a news/talk format radio station in San Antonio, Texas.

Small Things Can Make a Big Difference

by John Miller

"Who has despised the day of small things?" (Zechariah 4:10).

UCG E-mail Update Lists Show Growth

by United News

Updated 8 years ago

Staying in touch with readers is important, but it would be quite expensive if we were to mail letters every week.

Help Your Child Refute Evolution

Help Your Child Refute Evolution

by Paul Luecke

Here are some tips for helping your child deal with evolutionary teachings at school and everywhere else in society today.

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Breaking Free Journal Now Online

by United News

Updated 8 years ago

The latest publication of the United Church of God is now available online.

1

The "Old Earth" vs. "Young Earth" Issue

by United News

As your children grow older, the question will likely arise whether or not God created everything about 6,000 years ago...or billions of years ago.

Walker Replaces Meeker on Council

by United News

Updated 8 years ago

Upon returning from an international trip in July, Joel Meeker tendered a letter of resignation from the Council of Elders.

How to Build Your House

How to Build Your House

by Ken Murray

Talk about a dream home! The Bible tells us how to construct a beautiful building that will last forever!

Pastor Interviewed on Talk Show About Patriotism

by United News

Updated 8 years ago

Stephanie Fraschetti, a talk-show host from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, called Don Hooser, pastor of the Sedro-Woolley, Washington, congregation, July 2, to ask if he would do a prerecorded 13-minute interview with her.

Free Publicity for Beyond Today

by United News

Updated 8 years ago

The Northeast Georgian newspaper printed an article highlighting the subjects to be covered in the Beyond Today programs for June and July. The article ran in the June 8 issue.

When the Power Goes Out

When the Power Goes Out

by Gregory Dullum

Summer storms can knock out power for hours. Are there spiritual lessons we can learn from having the power go out?

Pentecost Offering Up 3.2 Percent

by United News

Updated 8 years ago

This year 12,399 people attended Pentecost services in the United States May 27, a 1.1 percent increase in attendance.

Feast Sermon Video Explores "Threshold of a New Age"

Feast Sermon Video Explores "Threshold of a New Age"

by Peter Eddington

European trip sets stage for Feast video featuring European members and Europe in end-time prophecy.

12 Couples Invited to Sixth Leadership Workshop

by United News

Updated 8 years ago

Ministerial Services has invited 12 men and their wives from congregations in the United States and Canada to the sixth Leadership Workshop. The seminar will run from Aug. 30 to Sept. 3 (Labor Day weekend) at the home office in Milford, Ohio.

Print and Online Advertising Break Records

by Peter Eddington

Updated 8 years ago

The fiscal year that ended June 30 was a record-breaking year with more than 27 million print advertising pieces distributed throughout the United States.

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Volunteer Pastor in Latvia Interested in UCG

by Victor Kubik

Updated 8 years ago

The UCG home office received an e-mail from a Baptist pastor in Latvia (one of the Baltic Republics) who told us that he has been studying our literature. He learned about us through his wife who had been surfing the Internet.

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Brochure Distribution Program: "I Did That Back in the '80s and It Didn't Work!"

by John LaBissoniere

Updated 8 years ago

A Church member who is active in Good News brochure distribution told me that he recently tried to encourage other brethren to participate in the program.

A girl looking at her school book.

School and the Feast: Tips for Getting Children Excused

by United News

Updated 7 years ago

Here are some tips that will help you in obtaining your child's schoolwork and an excused absence for the Feast of Tabernacles.

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