Last year Malawi experienced a very severe drought, which was especially bad in the southern region in the Blantyre area.
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Type "United Church of God" into any search engine, and you'll not only see a link for the Church's main Web site but links to numerous United Church of God local congregations throughout the United States and the world.
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I own an Internet-based software company and have the freedom to advertise anything I want on my Web site.
Can You Help Us? Some Ideas
Many younger members, young adults and teens would be very happy to help if they knew the needs and felt welcome to volunteer. Others would be excited to help if they were asked.
News at a Glance
As previously announced, Anchorage, Alaska, will be a "specialty site" for 2007.
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Calendar of Events
International News at a Glance
The Ministerial Services team at the home office has offered to provide a Leadership Workshop in the British Isles from Aug. 24 to 28.
Local Church Updates
Feb. 18 marked the third annual Teen Entertainment Night for the Houston area.
News From Around the World UCG British Isles National Council Meets
The National Council of the United Church of God–British Isles met in Gloucester on Feb. 26.
The Holy Spirit makes possible the development of righteous character. But comfortable complacency can mean a smug security instead of extending...
Council Member Profile
Anthony (Tony) Wasilkoff has served as an international member of the Council of Elders since 2003.
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Much appreciation and thanks is due the brethren who produced the Tomorrow television (Portland, Oregon) and Good News television (Beloit, Wisconsin) cable-access programs.
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Appreciating Volunteers: Spreading the Gospel Most Effectively
News at a Glance
As part of the new Ministerial Development Program (managed by Richard Pinelli) Ministerial Services will be holding two-day regional conferences for full-time U.S. ministers over the next year.
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The Denver, Colorado, congregation will be commemorating its 50th anniversary on Aug. 5 and 6.
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What's New on the Web?
International News at a Glance
By March 10, after four months of advertising using Google "Adwords," 500 new subscribers had been added to the German Good News mailing list at a cost of 1.70 euros per response.
Local Church Updates
The Houston North, Texas, Silver Ambassadors had an Italian dinner on Saturday night, Feb. 25.
"Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore whoever...
Did you ever meet a grandma who didn't have photos of her grandkids handy?
WNP Seminars Serve Members, Attract Visitors in Akron & Pittsburgh
On the Sabbath on March 18, 2006, World News and Prophecy writers and editors came to Akron, Ohio, for a World News and Prophecy Sabbath.
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It is with great thanks and appreciation that we recognize the dedicated efforts and support of the Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and St. Paul, Minnesota, congregations for their invaluable work on the Bible Study Course graduate tape program.
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Jesus said, "He who believes in Me, the works I do he will do also" (John 14:12).
News at a Glance
Three ABC students were selected to help with the UCG camp in Ghana in August: Laura Beth Childers, Zachary Smith and Francesca Nixon.
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Services and activities will be held at the Fiesta Resort (www.fiestaresort.com) in beautiful Puntarenas on the Pacific coast, 90 minutes from San José, Costa Rica.
News From Around the World
The two United Church of God congregations in Malawi are continuing to have growth.
Local Church Updates
The Sabbath of Jan. 14 brought smiles and tears to the overflow crowd at the Houston, Texas, North congregation's Broze Hall.
Local Church Updates
Eight months after Hurricane Katrina cut its devastating path through southeastern Louisiana and southern Mississippi, United brethren are continuing efforts to rebuild and make repairs.
Many parents today are bewildered by the prospect of rearing children at the frenetic pace and with the conflicting messages of the 21st century. But...
Take a potato and write on it the name of a person who has offended you, causing you to feel angry, upset, slandered, embarrassed, belittled, etc. Do...
Many have asked about Colossians 2:14-15 and the "handwriting of ordinances that was against us" (King James Version), which Paul said Christ nailed...
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They come to serve, and each year more and more line up for a spot on one of the camp staffs of the United Youth Camps (UYC) and preteen camps.
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Jesus said, "Take care not to do your good works before men, to be seen by them" (Matthew 6:1, The Bible in Basic English).
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Our unsung hero is one of our deaconesses, Sandy Saurbaugh, of the Bloomington/Normal, Illinois, congregation.
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The Council of Elders approved the credentialing of Morgen Kriedemann at their February meetings.
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Larry Walker, pastor of the Bend, Medford and Roseburg, Oregon, congregations, began a five-part Bible study series March 27.
News From Around the World
The annual meeting of the National Conference of UCG-Canada was held in Toronto, Ontario, on March 5.
Local Church Updates
On Jan. 21, 2006, the Oakland, San Jose and Santa Rosa, California, congregations held an Italian potluck dinner and cake auction.
Local Church Updates
Charles Johnson, a UCG member in the Kansas City, Kansas, congregation, learned recently that the development plan he and his committee proposed to the Kansas legislature passed both houses with only one dissenting vote.
Several years ago, shopping for the entire month's groceries with my children along could be quite an ordeal for everyone.
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Well, maybe he or she doesn't want a hug. How about a handshake? At least go by and say thank you.
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Virtual Christian Magazine (found on the Web at www.vcmagazine.org) is a volunteer publication.
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Jean-Paul Gorisse is a member of the United Church of God in France.
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Dan and Roxanne Dowd will be moving this summer from New England, where he has been pastoring the Portsmouth, New Hampshire, congregation, to the Milwaukee, Wisconsin, area.
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The fifth annual Family Weekend in the St. Petersburg/Tampa, Florida, area will be June 10 and 11.
News From Around the World
From March 12 to 26 André van Belkum, chairman of UCG in Southern Africa, traveled to Zambia and Zimbabwe to visit members and attend Sabbath services in various locations.
Local Church Updates
On Jan. 21, 2006, brethren in Charlotte, North Carolina, celebrated the congregation's 10th anniversary.
Local Church Updates
Jan. 21 was a most unusual Sabbath for elder Joseph Moulton of Ottawa, Ontario.
Brethren have volunteered to serve in the vital role of local sponsors for the Beyond Today television program.
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"Every week thousands of brethren serve behind the scenes to make Sabbath services a place where we can all meet and be taught God's truths," said Jim Franks, Ministerial Services operation manager.
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Our Cincinnati East social committee serves us all, making every social special, fresh and fun.
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Because of his increased workload in the Philippines and Asia, Dave Baker will be replaced as the pastor of Buffalo, Rochester and Elmira, New York, by Scott Lord, effective July 1.
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The education area of Ministerial Services announced the following ABC Continuing Education Seminars:
International News at a Glance
Two UCG members were affected March 20 when Cyclone (hurricane) Larry went over their town in North Queensland.
Local Church Updates
On Feb. 12, 1966, 115 from far and near gathered at the Fort Smith, Arkansas, Holiday Inn to establish our Church of God congregation.
Local Church Updates
On the evening of March 25, the young adults' club of the West Palm Beach and Miami, Florida, congregations conducted an auction to raise funds for the LifeNets Malawi Chizeni Clinic.
Is it OK for a Christian to be cool? This question is made difficult by the fact that the term cool has come to be used as a synonym for many positive...
Google and Yahoo Advertising Peak Around "Easter"
Keyword advertising in April sets new records for bringing Internet searchers to the Church.
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Brethren have volunteered to participate in the Good News brochure distribution program.
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Wilma Ramey of Jonesville, Virginia, a retired Head Start teacher and a member of the Kingsport, Tennessee, congregation, sometimes quips that she's busier now than before she retired!
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Elsie Pate is a 76-year-old widow and serves as a deaconess in the Salem congregation.
News at a Glance
The first five months of activity at the Beyond Today Web site show a healthy increase.
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The Wheeling, West Virginia, congregation invites musicians and brethren who enjoy music to a Bluegrass Family Fun Weekend July 20 to 23 at Sally Buffalo Park near Cadiz, Ohio.
International News at a Glance
March 23 the Canadian office reached a milestone.
Local Church Updates
Cincinnati East, Ohio, hosted its annual variety show March 18.
Local Church Updates
The Huntsville, Alabama, congregation said a tearful good-bye to Rick and Angela Beam on Dec. 31.
God's work through Houston, Texas, members and ministry was commemorated March 10 and 11 with a 50th anniversary celebration that warmed the lives and hearts of many.
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Church member volunteers perform a vital service for the home office each year.
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In the lobby of the Center for Mental Health where Freeman Imel worked in Anderson, Indiana, is a plaque with an award named in his honor.
Want to Serve More? Increase Your Talents!
United’s congregations, youth camps and regional activities have great needs for people with specific experience and qualifications. You can do more when you learn more.
News at a Glance
Over 5.2 million U.S. households will be reached this fiscal year through Good News print advertising.
News at a Glance
Congratulations! We would like to feature the 2006 high school graduates in a special section of the July United News.
International News at a Glance
The Philippine National Office staff and volunteers mailed the March/April Good News to 8,013 subscribers across the Philippines in March.
Local Church Updates
Victor Kubik, pastor of the Lafayette and Terre Haute, Indiana, congregations, and a member of the Council of Elders, was featured in the April 2006 issue of Rotarian magazine.
Preteen Camps More Than Just Great Fun
All parents in God's Church have the same goal—to lead our children toward understanding and embracing the truth of God.
