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News at a Glance: Calendar of Events

by United News

Updated 4 years ago

Calendar of Events

Local Church Updates: Grand Rapids Says Good-bye to Kieviets

by Gary McConnaughey

Updated 4 years ago

Longtime members and deacon and deaconess Ted and Wini Kieviet of Grand Rapids, Michigan, were given a farewell send off after services on May 13.

When Little Is More

by Robert H Berendt

Some years ago when my wife, Valerie, and I were serving God's people in the...

News at a Glance: What's New on the Web?

by United News

Updated 4 years ago

What's New on the Web?

Local Church Updates: "The Tie That Binds": Women's Weekend in Cincinnati

by Janet Treadway

Updated 4 years ago

May 20 and 21, 85 women attended the first women's weekend held in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Treasure Digest: Attitude Check

by Jay Turner

The parable of the vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16) warns us that we must not be...

News From Around the World: British Isles National Council Meets in Gloucester

by United News

Updated 4 years ago

The National Council of UCG–British Isles met in Gloucester May 21.

Local Church Updates: Missouri Congregations Protected From Lightning

by Linda Morgan

Updated 4 years ago

The air was bustling with energy May 13 as brethren from the Columbia and St. Louis, Missouri, congregations gathered for their annual seminar, service and spring dinner/dance.

Treasure Digest: Going Above and Beyond

by Mary Williams

"Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly above all that we ask or think......

GN Print Advertising to Reach 13.3 Million for 2006-07

by John LaBissoniere

Updated 4 years ago

Members can help distribute new brochures.

International News at a Glance: Members Help Spread Gospel in Barbados

by United News

Updated 4 years ago

Members, led by Jeff Weatherhead, are distributing more than 1,500 Good News magazines on newsstands in Barbados.

Local Church Updates: Ladies in Washington Examine "Pearl of Great Price"

by Nancy Czech

Updated 4 years ago

Thunder clouds and rain greeted everyone Friday evening, May 19, for the ninth annual Ladies' Retreat on Deer Lake north of Spokane, Washington.

Treasure Digest: My Prayer Was Answered

by Daniel Odeny

I fell sick and a doctor prescribed some medicine for me.

God Blesses UCG With Strong Income in 2005-06

by Tom Kirkpatrick

Updated 4 years ago

The blessings of God have been poured out on the United Church of God in many ways this past year.

International News at a Glance: Sabbath Service Held in Sweden

by United News

Updated 4 years ago

Frank Jarvis, an elder from England, wrote: "We enjoyed a Sabbath service in Sweden at the home of Paul and Kira Spenser on the 27th May.

Local Church Updates: ABC Chorale Visits Dayton June 10

by Jean Dawson

Updated 4 years ago

The Dayton, Ohio, congregation had the privilege of hosting the ABC chorale at Sabbath services the morning of June 10.

Treasure Digest: Turning the Hearts... Don't Play Favorites!

by Gary Antion

When Isaac and Rebekah became the "proud" parents of twin boys, they probably...

Public Seminar Held in Sweden

by Paul Spenser, Kira Spenser, Solveig Hammar

Updated 4 years ago

The United Church of God on June 24 sponsored a Good News seminar in Mjölby, Sweden.

International News at a Glance: Pentecost Reports

by United News

Updated 4 years ago

Services on Pentecost were held in eight locations in the British Isles. The total attendance was 162 (compared to 132 in 2005) and the offering was £4,069 (compared to £3,207 in 2005).

Local Church Updates: Houston South Improves Service

by Jon Erickson

Updated 4 years ago

The Houston, Texas, South congregation of about 200 people is organized with 40 volunteer service teams under the leadership of the pastor, Ken Giese.

Treasure Digest: Question and Answer: Why Don't the Churches of God Pool Their Resources to Preach the Gospel?

by United News

Thank you for your interest.

Council Member Profile: Leon Walker

by United News

Updated 4 years ago

Council of Elders member Leon Walker and his wife, Reba, have five children and eight grandchildren.

International News at a Glance: British Isles Reports Circulation

by United News

Updated 5 years ago

Highlights from the UCG–British Isles circulation report for May, which covers all literature distributed by the Church from Britain, include:

Local Church Updates: Member Graduates From UCLA

by United News

Updated 4 years ago

Leslie Schwartz, 22, a member of the Los Angeles, California, congregation, graduated June 18, Summa Cum Laude from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a B.A. in mass communications and a double minor in education studies and applied developmental psychology.

Are You Fasting Too Much?

Treasure Digest: Are You Fasting Too Much?

by Betty D. Bost

The taste of God's cool, refreshing water is never better than when breaking a...

News at a Glance: Elders Ordained on Pentecost

by United News

Updated 5 years ago

Nelson Arnold was ordained an elder on Pentecost, June 4. He and his wife, Grace, serve in the Terre Haute, Indiana, congregation.

International News at a Glance: Printing GN in Australia a Success

by Bill Eddington

Updated 4 years ago

Copies of the March/April and May/June issues of The Good News to be distributed in Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Singapore and South Africa came off the presses at Offset Alpine, a printer in Sydney, Australia, on time, on cost and of a very high quality.

Local Church Updates: College Graduate Named "Outstanding Senior"

by United News

Updated 5 years ago

Caroline Kirkpatrick graduated with a B.A. in English from the University of Cincinnati on June 10, 2006, with a specialization in professional writing.

Pillars of Wisdom: Things God Hates

Treasure Digest: Pillars of Wisdom: Things God Hates

by Gary Petty

The book of Proverbs has much to say about God's love.

News at a Glance: Feast Site in Bolivia Finalized

by Saul Langarica

Updated 4 years ago

This year the Feast of Tabernacles in Bolivia will be observed in the region of Nor Yungas located at the northeastern part of the country.

Local Church Updates: Kingsport Honors Oldest Members

by David Dobson

Updated 5 years ago

On May 13, the Sabbath of Mother's Day weekend, the Kingsport, Tennessee, congregation honored the three oldest members.

50 Campers Attend Youth Camp in Zambia

International News at a Glance: 50 Campers Attend Youth Camp in Zambia

by Kambani Banda

Updated 4 years ago

A youth camp in Zambia was held from Wednesday, April 26, to Thursday, May 4, at Tina Trust School in Lusaka.

Will You Hire Me, God?

Treasure Digest: Will You Hire Me, God?

by Barbara Sackett

Have you ever thought about filling out a job application for God's Kingdom?

News at a Glance: Indianapolis Holds WNP Seminar

by Darris McNeely

Updated 5 years ago

Three years after World News and Prophecy seminars were launched, they returned to the site of the first one conducted in June of 2003.

Local Church Updates: 90-Year-Old Member Honored

by Norma Nelson

Updated 4 years ago

The Austin, Minnesota, congregation honored Vera Bowman with a cake, punch and coffee on March 18 after Sabbath services.

Philippine Camp "Fights the Good Fight!"

International News at a Glance: Philippine Camp "Fights the Good Fight!"

by Daniel Macaraeg

Updated 4 years ago

Thirty-two campers and 32 staff members gathered at Eden Nature Park in Davao City from May 14 to 21 for the United Youth Camp 2006.

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Heart-to-Heart Talk With Men and Teen Boys

Heart-to-Heart Talk With Men and Teen Boys

by Don Hooser

This article is a follow-up to last month's article on "Good Sex, Bad Sex."...

News at a Glance: Media Steering Group Meets

by United News

Updated 4 years ago

The new media steering group of Clyde Kilough, Peter Eddington, Roger Foster, Bob Dick, Victor Kubik, Joel Meeker and Larry Salyer met in Indianapolis, Indiana, at the end of May.

Local Church Updates: Sexton Chooses to Keep the Sabbath

by Kendra Deutsche

Updated 4 years ago

(Reprinted by permission from the Mustang Daily, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California, May 19, 2006.)

Challenger II—Buffalo River Experience

Challenger II Buffalo River Experience

by Karie Greider

Updated 4 years ago

Sixteen young adults from around the United States made the trek to the Buffalo National River in Arkansas to be a part of the first Challenger II canoeing program.

News at a Glance: Six Speakers Set for Five-Day ABC Seminar

by David Johnson

Updated 4 years ago

The Ambassador Bible Center announced the 2006 Cincinnati Continuing Education Seminar.

Local Church Updates: Women of Salt Lake Enjoy Tea

by Debbie Pierce

Updated 4 years ago

The women of Salt Lake City, Utah, were invited to the first annual "Friendship Tea," on May 7 at the home of Beth Hart, and cohosted by Carol Foy and Debbie Pierce.

News From Around the World UCG Australia Develops Ambitious Media Plan

by United News

Updated 4 years ago

On June 11 the budget and operational plans for the 2006-2007 financial year were approved by the UCG–Australia National Council.

News at a Glance: Milwaukee 50th Anniversary Planned

by United News

Updated 4 years ago

On Nov. 18, the United Church of God will host a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Church of God in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin, area.

Local Church Updates: Durban Youth Spend Winter Day at the Beach

by Neville Smith

Updated 4 years ago

The Durban, South Africa, youth spent a day at the beach Sunday, May 28, at Amanzimtoti, a coastal town 12 miles south of Durban.

News From Around the World UCG Australia Hires Additional Staff Member

by Bill Eddington

Updated 4 years ago

At the March Australian National Council meeting, Allan Hambleton, National Office manager, made a presentation regarding the steadily increasing workload.

News at a Glance: Milwaukee 50th Anniversary Nov. 18 Dinner Dance Registration Form

by United News

Updated 4 years ago

As part of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Church of God in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, there will be a dinner dance Nov. 18. (See article above for more information on the anniversary.)

Local Church Updates: Ann Arbor/Detroit Christian Club Has Ladies' Day

by Phil Schafer

Updated 4 years ago

On April 30, the Ann Arbor/Detroit, Michigan, Christian Men's Speech Club hosted a ladies' day meeting for the ladies of the two congregations.

International News at a Glance: UCG Australia Enjoys Positive Financial Position

by Allan Hambleton

Updated 4 years ago

The treasurer's report showed that UCG–Australia was on a solid financial footing as they entered the last quarter of the 2005-2006 fiscal year.

News at a Glance: White-water Rafting Set for Aug. 6

by Allen Dance

Updated 4 years ago

The Cleveland, Tennessee, congregation will be hosting their annual white-water Ocoee rafting trip on Sunday, Aug. 6, at 11 a.m.

Local Church Updates: Oshkosh Bids Good-bye to the Haniskos

by Donna Myers

Updated 4 years ago

The Oshkosh, Wisconsin, congregation held a farewell party and buffet luncheon for Mike and Zelda Hanisko following services on June 3.

FORWARD! "No, Please, Not the Stones!"

by Tom Kirkpatrick

That headline is not the cry of someone trying to avoid listening to the...

News at a Glance: Costa Rica Feast Site Still Has Room for Transfers

by Barbara Parada

Updated 4 years ago

The 2006 Feast site in Puntarenas, Costa Rica, still has room for 100 people.

Local Church Updates: Deacon and Deaconesses Ordained in Michigan

by Gary McConnaughey

Updated 4 years ago

The brethren from the Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids and Cadillac, Michigan, congregations met for a very inspiring Night to Be Observed and First Day of Unleavened Bread at the Holiday Inn and Convention Center in Holland, Michigan.

Depression: Is There a Cure?

by Daniel Fitzpatrick

Have you ever been depressed?

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