United News: March - April 2016

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In this issue read articles about the soon coming Passover. Also, the home office hires several new employees over the past year. 

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Combined Good Works and Youth Corps Project in Chile

In July 2015, I was privileged to take part in a United Youth Corps and Good Works collaborative project in Chile. The program was intended to inspire young people in Chile and bridge the distance between international congregations.
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We must humble ourselves, just as Jesus did, and wash each other's feet.
3 minutes
“You shall never wash my feet!”

Church Adds Several New Office Employees in Past Year

The Church has hired several new employees to work in the office over the past year or so. Some of those hired filled new roles while others are taking on responsibility from someone else who plans to retire or move...
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You don’t know what people are going through. Remember to ask to shake their hand before just reaching out and grabbing it.
3 minutes
Here at church, we do a lot of hand shaking and hugging. While that’s usually a very warm and friendly gesture, there are times when it is not all...

2015 Queensland Women’s Enrichment Weekend

The theme of the November 2015 Ladies Educational Weekend in Australia was “Meditate on Thy Word,” with 38 ladies in attendance.

Macie May Turns 99

Macie is a fine person, a fine wife and mother, but she is first a fine Christian.

Volunteers needed for United Youth Corps Project in Nigeria

Deadline to apply is April 15, 2016.

United Youth Corps Project in Chile and Argentina

Deadline to apply is April 15, 2016.
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The observances of these festivals tell us that real permanent change is possible! Jesus Christ expects a transformation in our lives.
8 minutes
We should all perennially ask the question, Has the death of Jesus Christ made a real difference to me? Is my life really transformed? When I observe...
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Regardless of the trials we face, we must move on and not stay stuck in a rut.
4 minutes
In several places in the book of Acts Christianity is described as “the Way” (Acts 9:2; 18:25-26; 19:9, 23 etc.). It is a way of life; a way of...
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Beware if the Leaven of the Pharisees
8 minutes
Would you recognize this "leavening" if you saw it today?
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In Scripture we see that God the Father established His instructions. We must go to the Bible and see for ourselves what is right doctrine.
6 minutes
Why should you care about doctrine? Well, simply put, if you do his commands you are Christ’s friend (John 15:14).