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United News: January - February 2024

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Welcome to the January-February 2024 issue of United News!

This issue features local and international Church news, including a summary of Good Works projects completed over the past year, updates from the media department, announcements from members and the latest from the home office. The annual financial audit is published in this issue. There are also two retirement tributes, honoring years of service to the Church. The Good News section features three articles on fascinating spiritual topics. As always, you can find the Beyond Today airing schedule on the back page of this issue.

Thank you for your continued support of this publication. Please email UN@ucg.org to submit articles, announcements, local church news, questions or feedback.

Table of Contents

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Good Works—A Year in Review

4 minutes
Over the last 12 months, God’s people, through Good Works, have aided many around the world.
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Quarterly Council of Elders Meetings Held in December

1 minute
The Council of Elders held its regular December meeting at the home office from Monday through Thursday, Dec. 4-7, 2023.
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New Beyond Today Editor, Tom Robinson

2 minutes
Following the retirement of Scott Ashley, Tom Robinson recently took on the role of associate editor for the Beyond Today magazine.
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Repaired

5 minutes
Our most loving Father is our Master Potter.
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Audited Financial Statements 2022-2023

3 minutes
The external auditor’s report for the fiscal year, which ended June 30, 2023, is presented in its entirety in the January-February 2024 issue of...
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Retirement of Scott Ashley

3 minutes
Scott Ashley has completed more than 36 years of work for the Church of God.
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Three Types of Forgiveness: Finding Peace of Mind

6 minutes
Continue in prayer and move forward with a goal of finding peace through that forgiveness.
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Retirement of Gerald Seelig

5 minutes
Gerald Seelig has faithfully served in many functions over the 50+ years that he has served the Church.
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Seven Powerful Reasons to Love Your Enemies

10 minutes
The command to love our enemies can make more sense when we understand exactly what God wants from us.