Church Invests Increased Income in Media, Ministry and Office
A very positive financial position with 9 to 10 percent income growth will allow UCG to advertise in Reader's Digest, fund more ministerial training and pay off the mortgage on the home office building.
Council Considers GCE Meetings for 2007 and Beyond
Dec. 11, David Register, chairman of the GCE Planning Task Force, presented a schedule and theme proposal for the 2007 annual meeting of the General Conference of Elders.
News at a Glance
In addition to YouTube mentioned last issue (page 16), the popular online search tool Google offers a video search feature where registered users can upload videos to the Google video Web site.
News From Around the World
On Tuesday morning, Nov. 27, the first Bible study was held in the new church hall in the Kasumpa region of Zambia.
Local Church Updates
The Sabbath of Dec. 2, 2006, found the Auckland, New Zealand, Sabbath school in the Domain, an extensive park that borders the church hall.
Two New Council Members Chosen, Two Reselected
The General Conference of Elders selected two new members for the UCGIA Council of Elders and returned two men to the Council May 6.
On Jan. 6 and 7, the Cincinnati East congregation and the home office staff welcomed the eighth class of Ambassador Bible Center, and classes began Jan. 8.
News at a Glance
The four Canadian Festival coordinators and director of operations Tony Wasilkoff will join the U.S. Festival coordinators for their annual meeting Feb. 7 and 8 in Dallas, Texas.
News From Around the World
The United Church of God–Canada recently had a series of meetings in Toronto, Ontario, that were extremely profitable.
Local Church Updates
On Nov. 18, 2006, the Watertown and Sioux Falls, South Dakota, congregations had the pleasure of giving special recognition to Harlan and Janice Spieker for their 30 years of dedicated service in the ministry of Jesus Christ.
During trials are we committed to God's will, regardless of the outcome?
Task Force Tackles Outcomes for Education Programs
The Education Advisory task force met at the home office in Cincinnati, Ohio, over the weekend of Dec. 16 and 17, 2006.
News at a Glance
In 2006, at least 335 new members were baptized around the world.
News at a Glance
The Council of Elders approved a new electronic publication dealing in specialized education issues for members with addictions, addictive behavior, anti-social behavior, emotional and mental problems.
International News at a Glance
The ministry of the United Church of God in the British Isles met Nov. 12.
Local Church Updates
Alix Kubik, a member in Indiana, was interviewed by a reporter from USA Today about the service project she is involved with—coordinating a wheelchair distribution project for LifeNets.
When trials push us to our very limits, does God offer us encouragement to get through them?
28,000 New Mothers Get GN
During the last fiscal year an intensive effort was made to reach first-time mothers with the gospel message through American Baby magazine's “Especially for Mothers” co-op mailer program.
News at a Glance
The Church's base of U.S. coworkers and donors continues to rise at a nice pace.
News at a Glance
The Salt Lake City, Utah, congregation will be hosting its annual Presidents' Day Ski Weekend, Feb. 16 to 19.
International News at a Glance
The Good Works Program donated four MP3 players to the congregations in Zambia.
Local Church Updates
In July 2006, Tim and Mallory Ribera, members who attend the El Paso, Texas, congregation, were featured on the front page of the Alamogordo [ New Mexico ] Daily News.
"Everything God does points toward the Kingdom of God," stated Clyde Kilough, president of United Church of God at the recent Feast of Tabernacles in...
This quote from "The Chambered Nautilus" by Oliver Wendell Holmes speaks of how the nautilus, as it grows, enlarges its shell to accommodate its new...
Council Member Profile
Richard C. Thompson was reselected by the General Conference of Elders to serve another three-year term on the Council of Elders in May 2006.
News at a Glance
Good News print advertising continues to serve as an important ingredient in the Church's endeavor to publish the gospel message.
News at a Glance
Estimated prices for the April 4 to 11 seven-day/six-night tour of Egypt announced last issue (page 1) have been posted on the travelgallery.com Web site.
International News at a Glance
Harris Hlazo, a longtime member, submitted this report from Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe:
Local Church Updates
Isabelle Nicol, a member in Ottawa, Ontario, regularly walks around her suburban neighborhood for exercise.
Last month we looked at the biblical principles involved in caring for our elderly parents.
FORWARD! "But [It Is] God Who Gives the Increase"
More than once, we have commented that the last 10 years or so have been a "wild ride" for the people of God.
News at a Glance
In an executive session Dec. 12, the Council of Elders engaged in a final discussion and decision to appoint a corporate secretary.
News at a Glance
As of Jan. 23, 2007, all persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling by air to Canada, Central and South America, Mexico and the Caribbean will be required to present a valid passport to reenter the United States.
International News at a Glance
With the 11,607 copies of the January/February Good News, UCG–Canada has now distributed more than a million items since 1999.
Local Church Updates
Stuart Segall, pastor of the Eureka and Crescent City, California, congregations, submitted a guest editorial titled "Halloween Revisited" to the local newspaper.
There are hundreds of place names in the Bible, but many have faded without a trace into obscurity.
Minister Makes Third Annual Visit to the Dominican Republic
For the third consecutive year, the Dominican Republic received a visit from Ralph Levy, a minister who works in the home office and speaks fluent Spanish.
News at a Glance
ed On Dec. 10, the Council of Elders approved the credentialing of Donald Mathie as an elder.
News at a Glance
The 11th annual Great Lakes Region Teen Prom will be hosted on Saturday, April 28, by the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, congregation at the DoubleTree Hotel–Pittsburgh Airport (8402 University Blvd., Coraopolis, PA 15108—the same location as last year).
International News at a Glance
Clyde Kilough reported to the Council of Elders Dec. 8, 2006, that a group of Church members and their leaders in Zambia are interested in becoming part of United.
After the plagues on Egypt, after the parting of the Red Sea, after the thunder and lightning on Mt. Sinai, Israel moved on and was within striking...
Council Discusses Strategic Issues
Dec. 10, after presenting additional ways to invest funds in the work of the Church this year (see page 1), UCGIA President Clyde Kilough then led the Council into a consideration of larger and long-term issues.
News at a Glance
Steve Nutzman has been appointed as camp director for the United Youth Camp in the Northwest Region.
News at a Glance
Calendar of Events
Local Church Updates
Ladies from the Oakland and San Jose, California, congregations gathered for the Women's Friendship Circle annual tea and gift exchange Nov. 19.
GCE Approves Move of Office to Dallas Area
May 6 the General Conference of Elders approved "relocating the home office of the United Church of God, an International Association, to the greater Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, Metroplex area."