January/February 2019

United News: January - February 2019

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In this issue of the United News you can read about the news Beyond Today studio and the first taping. Also, read about the Winter Family Weekend held in Cincinnati and in Portland. The 2018 financial statements are shared in the Forward section and From the Council is focused on godly integrity. Articles in the Good News section include: Do All to the Glory of God and The Ten Commandments Series: The Fourth Commandment: Part 1. Read about upcoming events, projects and Good Works projects! BE sure to read about Darris McNeely's trip to Europe and Africa as well! There are overviews of council meetings, the Pastoral Development Program, California conference and the new UCG congregation in Haiti. Take a look at new employees at the home office and retiring ministry. 

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Healthful Eats and Unleavened Treats

We have started our editing process on the recipes we received from everyone for our unleavened bread cookbook titled “Healthful Eats and Unleavened Treats.”

LifeNets Scholarships to Latin American Students

The year 2018 was quite productive for 36 Latin American UCG students who received LifeNets scholarships.

Northwest Winter Family Weekend

With the spectacular Columbia River as the backdrop, approximately 320 of God’s people gathered to celebrate the annual Northwest Winter Family Weekend held this past Dec. 21-24 in Portland, Oregon.

Honoring Retiring Ministry

Howard Davis retired from the full-time ministry on June 30, 2018 after 32 years of employed service to God’s Church and dedication to the brethren.

New Ministerial and Member Services Operation Manager

Mark Welch has recently been hired as the new operation manager of Ministerial and Member Services. He also recently moved to Cincinnati to take care of his new role at the home office. Below is a short autobiography.
What do you focus your thoughts, energies and actions on each day? What is at your core being? Everything we do throughout the day should be focused on glorifying and honoring our God.

Do All to the Glory of God

6 minutes
As you carry out your daily activities and responsibilities, how can you fully put into practice the biblical instruction to revere your great Creator...

New Service Project in Nashville

The Nashville, Tennessee, congregation is beginning a new, ongoing service project called the “Free Pantry.”

New UCG Congregation in Haiti

In the 20-plus year history of the United Church of God, God has never opened a door to preach His gospel or to birth a church on the impoverished island of Haiti—until July 2018. Then did things ever change!
Remember to prepare for the Sabbath, to observe it and to keep it holy.

The Ten Commandments Series: The Fourth Commandment: Part 1

7 minutes
God intends for the Sabbath to be a refreshing spiritual oasis from the workweek, when you are spiritually, mentally and physically rejuvenated by...

Update on Pastoral Development Program and California Conference

Update on the recent Pastoral Development Program and conferences held in California.

Southeast Regional Formal

The Nashville and Murfreesboro congregations cordially invite all teens and young adults to the United Church of God Southeast Regional Formal!

New Home Office Employee

Justin Palm was recently hired at the United Church of God home office in Cincinnati as proofreader, researcher and writer.

South Africa’s Feast Site Moves to an Exciting New Destination

The Feast site in South Africa has been in the Margate area of the East Coast of South Africa since the formation of the United Church of God. However, an exciting and far more suitable site has been located on...
To achieve the greatest success in all aspects of your life become a person of impeccable integrity in God’s eyes. This should be a goal for all of us as Christians.

Godly Integrity or Societal Integration?

6 minutes
To achieve the greatest success in all aspects of your life both now and forever, become a person of impeccable integrity in God’s eyes.

Overview of Council of Elders Meetings

On Dec. 3-6, the Council of Elders held their quarterly meetings at the home office in Cincinnati, Ohio.
How can you help someone who is in this situation? Consider ways to help those who are in our spiritual family.

Let’s Not Forget the Caregivers

3 minutes
You have probably known someone close to you who has faced the end of their time on this earth. Maybe you were their caregiver, or perhaps you know of...

What Is Going On in Your Area?

Are there exciting socials happening in your church area? Are you or other members working on a service project? Are there events happening in your area that you want to invite other church members too?

Winter Family Weekend in Cincinnati, Ohio

The theme this year at the Winter Family Weekend in Cincinnati, Ohio, was “Iron Sharpens Iron” and it focused on various ways brethren can build each other up spiritually.

Financial Statements

Financial statements from the 2018 fiscal year can be found at the right of the page. Click the download button to read.

New Good Works Projects Confirmed

During the biannual meeting in November 2018 to consider project proposals, the Good Works team approved 12 different funding requests, three of which are volunteer opportunities. We are very grateful for the support we receive to fund these excellent and...

Ribbon-Cutting, Dedication and First Beyond Today TV Programs

On Monday afternoon, Nov. 26, the ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony of the much-anticipated Beyond Today Video Recording Studio took place!

Northwest Young Adults Enrichment Weekend

The 2018 Northwest Young Adults Enrichment weekend was held on Nov. 9-12 at the Aldersgate Camp and Retreat Facility in Turner, Oregon.

December Trip to Europe and Africa

On Dec. 6 Debbie and I left Cincinnati for a four-week trip that would take us to California, the United Kingdom and southern Africa—14 flights on three continents and five countries.