United News: July - August 2018

United News: July - August 2018

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This is the graduate issue of the United News! You will find bios of high school and college graduates in the PDF of the UN on pages 2, 9-12, and 19. Read about the United Youth Camp update, ABC Graduation weekend, Good Works and Youth Corps, the GCE annual weekend and the First Commandment in the Ten Commandment series. There are many Good News articles this time and an update on East Africa. Lastly, there are some great local church updates too!

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2018 General Conference of Elders Annual Meetings

The annual GCE meeting was held on May 5-7.
No matter how a person begins to understand the truth, they must respond by recognizing it and wanting to learn more. They can only understand if their mind is open. Our calling is from the Father.

Saul, the Ethiopian or Timothy? Whose Calling Was Better?

9 minutes
God has a vision for your life. He is calling you to be in His family forever and continue to build His Kingdom, which will never stop growing.
Time is needed to shape, sharpen and strengthen us that we may overcome just as Christ did (John 16:32-33).

Why a Royal Scepter of Iron? Digging Deep for Iron

6 minutes
Time is needed to shape, sharpen and strengthen us that we may overcome just as Christ did.

Troyer’s Hollow Campout

The North Canton and Cambridge congregations once again hosted the Troyer’s Hollow Campout the weekend of June 22-24.
“Seek first to understand, then to be understood.”

Seek First to Understand

5 minutes
If we actively “seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness,” and “seek first to understand, then to be understood” we will be going a long...

Considering ABC?

“Should I attend Ambassador Bible College?” If so, “When should I attend?” We believe that ABC would be great for anyone who can make this opportunity happen. It is a gold mine of wisdom and knowledge with great opportunity to...

Cincinnati Women’s Retreat

The Cincinnati East and Cincinnati North congregations combined forces to create a Women’s Retreat for the members of the two church areas. The theme of the weekend was “Closely Knit Together.”

Good Works and United Youth Corps

“Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap” (Galatians 6:7). This is a simple and yet very profound truth that the apostle Paul wrote to members of God’s Church.
Think about what you are wearing and what it might convey to others. Mothers need to be teaching their daughters proper attire, even from a young age.

What Are We Advertising?

5 minutes
What we wear and how we carry ourselves advertises a lot more about us than we may be aware of.

Updates From Ministerial and Member Services

A few updates from the ministerial and member services.

Rwanda and Burundi Pastoral Visit

Kevin Eboya and I left Kenya on June 7, 2018, to visit the six Bible study groups in Burundi and Rwanda in East Africa.
We cannot overlook the Holy Spirit and let the flame go out. We must not let it dry up.

Our Need for Spiritual Oil

4 minutes
Sometimes we go along in life thinking we have a full lamp of oil when really, we are running dry.

Teamwork Literally Pays Off

How did a small congregation of 35 brethren donate over $3,500 to the youth in their area? You guessed it—teamwork.
We must not have any other god before God the Father.

Ten Commandments Series: The First Commandment

7 minutes
Remember. God wants to be your Friend and Father. And your God. Your only God.

Paul and Dana Burnes Honored for Service

Paul Burnes was honored for service as interim pastor.

2018 ABC Baccalaureate Weekend

On Sunday, May 13, 2018, 23 students walked down the aisle to receive a diploma in biblical studies from Ambassador Bible College.

Journey of a Dancer

Alexander Schweitzer lives with his grandparents, Jim and Shirley Buckmaster and attends the Wisconsin Dells congregation.
Kindness goes a long way to make life a better experience for the use of it.

Building Bridges of Kindness

4 minutes
The Feast of Tabernacles is coming up soon and is a perfect opportunity to contemplate ways we can show kindness to others.