United News January - February 2017

United News: January - February 2017

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In this issue read about the most recent Council meeting and read the audited financial statements for the 2015-2016 year. Also, read about both the Winter Family Weekend and the Northwest Family Weekend. Three retiring ministers are honored for their service in the church. 

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Retirement Celebration in Medford and Surprise Retirement Celebration at the Feast

Following Sabbath services on Oct. 8, 2016, the brethren in Medford, Oregon, presented Larry Walker and his wife Karen with a basket of produce and a card to thank them for their many years of dedicated service.

More Than 300 Enjoy Fellowship, Sports at Northwest Family Weekend

Over 330 people gathered to attend activities at the 51st annual Northwest Family Weekend in Portland, Oregon, Dec. 23-26, 2016.

Lewiston hosts Luau, Idaho style

The Big Island came to the mainland Nov. 19 as the Lewiston, Idaho, congregation hosted a Luau.

Cincinnati Family Dance and Snow Activity Weekend

Please come and join us as the Cincinnati East church hosts its annual family dance weekend and snow activity, Feb. 10-12, 2017.

Winter Camp

The south-central region of Wisconsin is called the Kettle Moraine. This is where the UYC Winter Camp is held. It is in beautiful, rolling-hill terrain that helps facilitate a number of wonderful outdoor activities.

Honoring Retiring Ministry

Larry and Karen Walker retired from the full-time ministry having served 46 years in the employment of the Church of God.
Each of us can do our part to open our hearts and hands to one another no matter what the issue, while standing with God’s standards of blessed behaviors.

“One of Us”

7 minutes
What does it mean to you that God became one of us for a while?

Sabbath School Children Put on the Armor of God

Children in the Spokane, Washington, congregation recently finished a series of lessons on the armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18).

2016 Winter Family Weekend Brings Church Together

The Cincinnati congregations again hosted the Winter Family Weekend, in what has become an annual tradition for many families in the Church of God.

ABC Class Leaders Appointed

Shortly after the Feast of Tabernacles break, the Ambassador Bible College administration named class officers for the current academic school year.

Faithful Member Sets Ongoing Record for Beyond Today Distribution

Betty Bost, aged 73 and a longtime member of the Church of God in Charlotte, North Carolina, doesn’t let trials and setbacks hinder her from following God and serving His people.
Koinonia is a close relationship like a father and son might have. Do we have this kind of relationship with our Heavenly Father?

Koinonia—the Beautiful Relationship

6 minutes
Consequently koinonia is a key biblical concept which defines the relationship God the Father and Jesus Christ want to have with us—and with one...

Honoring Retiring Ministry

Chuck and Joy Zimmerman have served in the ministry for 46 years.

Audited Financial Statements for 2015-2016

Included on the right hand side of this page are the audited financial statements of the United Church of God, an International Association, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016, along with the auditors’ report.

Local Member Advertises Beyond Today Live Events

In Raleigh, North Carolina, local elder Tom Adams distributes about 300 Beyond Today magazines on standalone magazine racks at four local area businesses.

Upcoming Women’s Enrichment Weekends

Once again, ladies from around the country have been busy planning to host a Women’s Enrichment Weekend in their area.

Council of Elders Convenes for Quarterly Meeting, Approves New Beyond Today Television Studio

Existing studio to be converted to additional personnel space, half the cost already pledged.

McCrady’s Retirement Celebration at the Dayton, Ohio, Congregation

On the Sabbath of Nov. 5, 2016, the Dayton, Ohio, congregation honored retiring pastor Frank McCrady and his wife Sonja.
Life isn’t a competition, but an experience. Take the time and be mindful that we are living during a time of peace and prosperity that allows us all to enjoy such wonderful forms of entertainment.

A Super Bowl Lesson

8 minutes
Life isn’t a competition, but an experience.
What do we do with these winter months? Did God create winter just for us to endure? Or is there "work" we can be doing this time?

Winter Work

5 minutes
The winter months are here in the northern hemisphere. Snow is falling, temperatures have dropped, the sun sets early, and it’s dark when we get home...

Honoring Retiring Ministry

Frank McCrady has been in the ministry for about 47 years. He served as pastor in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Florida, Texas, Oklahoma and Ohio.