United News: March - April 2019

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In this issue of the United News read about the New Video Recording Studio viewer response. There are two updates on women's weekends included: Garden Grove and Southeast Missouri. Read articles geared toward the upcoming holy days: "Through the Eyes of a Father" and "The Sin of Deceit." The next in the Ten Commandment Series is included with The Fourth Commandment: Part 2. This issues Forward is by Victor Kubik titled "Is Your Life a Living Letter?" And From the Council is by Jorge de Campos titled "The Lion and the Waterbuck: Lessons of Vision, Readiness and Urgency." 

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Feast of Tabernacles Meetings

The annual Feast Coordinators conference convened on February 4 and 5. There were 32 involved, including Feast coordinators from the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean, home office staff and volunteer support.

New Video Recording Studio—Viewer Response Update

The United Church of God is pleased to report that viewer response to the first three airings of the Beyond Today television program from our new video recording studio has exceeded expectations.
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How did the Father feel when His Son cried out to Him, “Daddy, is there another way?”
8 minutes
This year let’s add to our vision by seeing the Passover through the eyes of the Father. When we change our perspective, we will experience a love and...

Updates from Ministerial and Member Services

Recent updates from MMS.

Greensboro Ladies Club

The Greensboro, North Carolina Ladies Club meets once a month before the start of Sabbath service.

How to Earn Airline Miles for the United Church of God

You can earn these points anytime of the year, not solely during the Feast of Tabernacles.

Southwest Missouri Women’s Enrichment Weekend

We had 40 women in attendance from around the region including Alabama, Georgia, Baltimore and Cincinnati. Nine women who registered were unable to attend primarily because of the weather.

Visit to the Philippines

In January, my wife Denise and I were again privileged to travel to the Philippines for the annual National Council meeting of UCG Philippines. While there, we visited several local congregations.

Phoenix Spring Dinner and Dance

You are invited! The Phoenix congregation is hosting a Spring Holy Day Dinner and Dance on April 20, the Sabbath between the Holy Days.
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We have to take the time to write the living “letter” on our hearts. Not with pen and paper, but with the Spirit of God.
9 minutes
God’s Word and Mind must be indelibly inscribed on our person, into the deepest parts of our hearts.

Garden Grove’s Women’s Enrichment Weekend

“Preparing for the Winds of Change” was the theme for the 18th annual Women’s Enrichment Weekend sponsored by the Garden Grove, California, congregation. It was held Jan. 25-27, at the Embassy Suites in Santa Ana, California, with 116 in attendance.
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The Sabbath day is family day. It is a day where we can relax with loved ones and focus on our great Creator. It is a day to delight in.
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The Fourth Commandment, Parts 1 and 2, focus on how to observe and celebrate the Sabbath. Part 1 is in the previous issue of United News. The Fourth...