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United News: May 2007

United News

May 2007

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Egypt's Ancient History Comes Alive for Education Travel Group

by Linda Register

Updated 8 years ago

Forty-nine people participated in the first-ever travel education program that took the group to Egypt during the spring Holy Day season, April 4 through 13.

Jordan Meetings Open Doors for Youth Corps, Feast and Future Tours

by David Register

Updated 9 years ago

David Register, director of Education Programs, and Cory Erickson, elder and Jordan Festival coordinator, met with Jordanian officials April 13 to 16 to discuss plans for future Feasts, travel education tours and Youth Corps projects in Jordan.

GCE Annual Meeting Begins United's 13th Year

by Mike Bennett

Updated 8 years ago

Chairman Bob Dick called the General Conference of Elders Annual Meeting to order at 9 a.m. on May 6.

Pastor Visits Members in Indian Ocean, Africa and France

by Joel Meeker

Updated 9 years ago

From mid-January to mid-February, I made a pastoral trip through the Indian Ocean, Africa and Europe.

Preteen Camps A Barrel of Fun and Education

by David Myers

Updated 8 years ago

UCG-sponsored preteen camps reinforce God's way through the camp experience.

Women's Education Task Force Formed

by Dee Kilough

Updated 9 years ago

The Women's Education Task Force (WETF), under the direction of the Education Task Force and Ministerial Services, held its first meeting in Cincinnati, Ohio, from April 21 to 23.

Local Officials Attend Inauguration of New Church Hall in Nalubanda, Zambia

by André van Belkum

Updated 9 years ago

On the Sabbath morning of April 14, the second hall constructed in the Mumbwa province of Zambia was inaugurated, with 96 people in attendance.

The Sabbath Sign

by Cecil Maranville

The Bible says the Sabbath is a sign. This concept is more powerful than you might have realized. Are you keeping the Sabbath in such a way that you see the sign? Do people who know you see it reflected in your life?

That Was Easy!

by John LaBissoniere

When Christ said His yoke was easy, what did He mean?

The Dangerous Love

by John Yavelak

Paul warned about a love that would be a symptom of this end time. It can be deadly for Christians.

Study Shows Self-Love at All-Time High

by United News

"Narcissism and entitlement among college students are at an all-time high, according to a recent study conducted by a San Diego State University researcher. "

"I Like Ruts!"

by Robert H Berendt

Habits can be good or bad. How do we get out of the bad ones and reinforce the godly ones?

News at a Glance: 34,650 Responses Received So Far From Magazine Ads

by Peter Eddington

Updated 9 years ago

The first month or so of our most recent space advertising campaign is bringing in thousands of requests for two booklets and a Good News magazine subscription.

Treasure Digest: A Cure for Hiccups

by Carolyn Prater

Years ago, someone gave me a "sure cure" for hiccups.

Local Church Updates: A Matter of Faith: For Mark Twain Senior, Sports Is Secondary

by Shaun Parker

Updated 8 years ago

Terri Christal is the granddaughter of Dave and Beverly Christal, a deacon and deaconess in United in Columbia, Missouri. She was recently featured in the Courier-Post of Hannibal, Missouri, in an article by Shaun Parker. The article is reprinted below by permission.

News at a Glance: ABC Continuing Ed Seminars Planned

by David Johnson

Updated 8 years ago

Due to the positive responses the Ambassador Bible Center Continuing Education Seminars have generated, this year we have budgeted for six weekend seminars in cities around the United States, two Winter Family Weekend seminars and the annual five-day seminar in the ABC lecture hall at the home office.

News at a Glance: Ann Arbor Plans 40th Anniversary

by Randy D'Alessandro

Updated 8 years ago

The United Church of God–Ann Arbor, Michigan, will host a 40th anniversary celebration of the starting of God's Church in the area on July 28, 2007.

News at a Glance: Attention Graduating Seniors and Parents!

by United News

Updated 8 years ago

Congratulations!

Local Church Updates: Austin Holds Annual Youth Day Sabbath

by Norma Nelson

Updated 8 years ago

On Feb. 17, 2007, the Austin, Minnesota, congregation held its yearly Youth Day at Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch, just outside of Rochester.

Media News at a Glance: Beyond Today Now on Satellite Television in Africa/Europe for Free

by United News

Updated 8 years ago

On April 1, 2007, the United Church of God began free, experimental satellite telecasting of Beyond Today video programs on the Omega Channel from Johannesburg, South Africa.

Media News at a Glance: Beyond Today Sets New Records

by United News

Updated 8 years ago

April was our best month to date for Beyond Today, with more than 1,400 responses.

Media News at a Glance: BT Airing Schedules Offer New Feature

by United News

Updated 9 years ago

A new feature has been added to Beyond Today airing schedules.

News at a Glance: Calendar of Events

by United News

Updated 9 years ago

Calendar of Events

News From Around the World: Canadian National Conference Holds Annual Meeting

by Rainer Salomaa, Linda Wasilkoff

Updated 9 years ago

Fifteen members of the Canadian National Conference, along with the secretary, treasurer and legal adviser for the Church, participated in a teleconference on March 4.

International News at a Glance: Canadian Responses Growing

by Edwin Van Pelt

Updated 9 years ago

In the first three months of the calendar year, UCG–Canada added nearly 1,500 new subscribers to The Good News magazine.

News at a Glance: Canadian Tax Rebate Ended

by United News

Updated 8 years ago

The Canadian GST tax rebate for visitors from outside Canada has been discontinued.

Local Church Updates: Charlotte Hosts Good Works Fund-raiser Auction

by Marti Springer

Updated 8 years ago

Following services and a picnic potluck on Jan. 27, 2007, brethren from several congregations gathered at the China Grove Community Center for a Good Works auction, hosted by the Charlotte, North Carolina, congregation.

Local Church Updates: Church Gymnast Wins State Meet

by Stuart Kelly

Updated 9 years ago

Lauren Kelly, 14-year-old daughter of Stuart and Tammy Kelly of the Portland, Oregon, congregation, became the 2006 All Around State Level 6 Champion (in the 13+ age group) in a competitive girls gymnastics meet Sunday, Dec. 3, 2006.

News at a Glance: Correction: Fundamentals, Not Foundations

by United News

Updated 8 years ago

In the Council reports in the last issue we reported that the ABC class Foundations of Faith was being recorded for distribution.

Local Church Updates: Dallas Celebrates 50 Years of Service

by John Lusk

Updated 9 years ago

On the Sabbath of April 7, 2007, between the Holy Days of Unleavened Bread, the Dallas, Texas, United Church of God congregation celebrated 50 years of God's truth being preached in the area, 1956 to 2006.

News at a Glance: Elders Ordained

by United News

Updated 8 years ago

Elders Ordained

News at a Glance: Flint Announces 40th Anniversary

by Steven Shafer

Updated 9 years ago

The Flint, Michigan, congregation will celebrate its 40th anniversary on the Sabbath of July 21.

International News at a Glance: GN Readers Invited in Isle of Man

by United News

Updated 8 years ago

The latest in a series of special Sabbath services in Douglas, Isle of Man, to which Good News readers were invited was held on March 3.

Local Church Updates: Good News: Baby James Guerra Prayer Update

by United News

Updated 8 years ago

Natalie Guerra of the Corpus Christi, Texas, congregation wishes to thank the many brethren who have prayed for baby James and have sent encouraging cards.

Media News at a Glance: How Can You Help Beyond Today?

by United News

Updated 8 years ago

As a member of the United Church of God in the United States, are you interested in placing Beyond Today programs on cable-access television in your community?

Local Church Updates: Illinois Member Gets Bachelor of Science in Nursing

by Kim Olar

Updated 8 years ago

Derek Olar graduated with honors from Methodist College of Nursing in Peoria, Illinois, on May 12 with a bachelor of science degree in nursing.

News From Around the World: Leadership Training Held in Francophone Africa

by Joel Meeker

Updated 7 years ago

From Feb. 2 to 5, 11 men participated in a conference on leadership and service in the United Church of God, presented by French regional coordinator Joel Meeker.

Local Church Updates: Marietta Holds Dinner and Auction

by Angie Wilson

Updated 8 years ago

Approximately 70 people from the Morgantown, West Virginia, and Athens and Marietta, Ohio, congregations enjoyed an evening of food and fellowship March 3 as Marietta hosted a dinner and auction fund-raiser.

International News at a Glance: Mauritius Feast Site Announced

by Joel Meeker

Updated 9 years ago

The Ventura Hotel in the village of Grand Bay on the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius will be a Festival site this year.

Treasure Digest: Meaningful Fellowship

by Caroline Sutton

True biblical fellowship can be an even deeper and more rewarding experience than we might ever have realized before.

Baptism Stories: Members Share Stories of Their Calling

by United News

In response to requests in previous issues, members share the inspiring stories of their callings and baptisms.

Local Church Updates: Milwaukee Hosts Dinner Dance

by Leone Burns

Updated 9 years ago

On the Sabbath of April 7, 2007, members from around the Midwest were hosted by the Milwaukee, Wisconsin, congregation at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Madison, Wisconsin.

News From Around the World: Mindanao Pastor Speaks to College Students

by Daniel Macaraeg

Updated 8 years ago

Through a series of seemingly coincidental events, God recently opened a door by which His truth can reach a potentially large young audience in Mati, Davao Oriental in the Philippines.

News at a Glance: New Florida Region and 10 Transfers Announced

by Jim Franks

Updated 8 years ago

Ministerial Services announced a new regional pastor and a new region in the U.S. field ministry.

Media News at a Glance: Online Ad Impressions Break 10 Million in March

by United News

Updated 8 years ago

The United Church of God online advertising impressions in March broke the 10 million mark for the first time.

Treasure Digest: Our UCG Web Site a Treasure Trove

by Jean Updegraff

Updated 9 years ago

Recently I began surfing through our UCG Web site and was absolutely amazed at what treasures it offers!

Media News at a Glance: Over 40,000 Respond to Card-Pack Ads

by United News

Updated 9 years ago

Over 8,700,000 households in the United States are being contacted this fiscal year through card-pack mailers.

International News at a Glance: Passover and UB in the U.K. and Ireland

by United News

Updated 8 years ago

Services on the First Day of Unleavened Bread were held in 10 locations in the British Isles.

News at a Glance: Pastors in Ghana Given More Training

by United News

Updated 9 years ago

Melvin Rhodes (senior pastor for Ghana), Jim Franks (Ministerial Services operation manager) and Tom Kirkpatrick (Church treasurer) conducted classes for the pastors in Ghana April 16 to 25.

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Treasure Digest: Planning a Garden of Growth

by Tina Rupp

When we plant a garden in the spring, we generally have an end result in mind that we are anxiously waiting for.

Local Church Updates: Portsmouth Surprises Pastor

by Darlene Call.

Updated 8 years ago

On Feb. 3, 2007, the Portsmouth, Ohio, congregation had the pleasure of honoring Gary and Liz Smith with a surprise recognition party for their years of service and dedication to God's Church.

Media News at a Glance: Record January for Incoming Mail

by United News

Updated 8 years ago

In January the home office received an all-time record of 74,290 incoming pieces of mail processed and logged!

Media News at a Glance: Resulting Outgoing Mail

by United News

Updated 8 years ago

As a result of the record incoming mail, guess what?

Local Church Updates: Sacramento/Reno Holds Leadership Banquet

by Joe Horchak

Updated 9 years ago

After nine months of interactive Leadership Development Club, the Sacramento, California/Reno, Nevada, group celebrated with a year-end banquet on Jan. 27. Held in an entertaining restaurant, the buffet meal was enjoyed by the 28 in attendance.

Face the Music: Small Congregations Need Music Too!

by Linda Hansen

Isn't music a wonderful gift of God?

Media News at a Glance: South African Printing Location Added for Good News

by United News

Updated 9 years ago

Growing Good News circulation, lower shipping costs and faster delivery times were factors involved in a recent decision to begin printing Good News magazines for Southern Africa in that region.

News at a Glance: St. Lucia Closed

by United News

Updated 8 years ago

St. Lucia Closed

Treasure Digest: Stay Focused on the Path Ahead and Don't Look Back

by Stuart Segall

"But Jesus told him, 'Anyone who puts a hand to the plow and then looks back is not fit for the Kingdom of God'" (Luke 9:62, New Living Translation).

News at a Glance: Tampa Bay Plans Family Weekend

by Kristin Yarbrough

Updated 8 years ago

The annual Tampa Bay Family Weekend has been set for June 9 and 10.

Local Church Updates: Tampa Serves Senior Ladies Tea

by Jackie Southall

Updated 9 years ago

The highlight of 2006 for the Tampa senior ladies was the fabulous tea given by our younger members of the Ladies' Club on July 23, 2006.

Treasure Digest: The Bulletproof Vest

by Carol Taylor

Like everyone else on the beat, Detective Sergeant Joe had heard the lectures on bulletproof vests and had found them entirely convincing.

Treasure Digest: Things to Plant in Your Spiritual Garden

by United News

Remember, you reap what you sow.

Treasure Digest: Turning the Hearts . . . Caring for Your Elderly Parents, Part 5

by Gary Antion

In part 4 we discussed caring for elderly parents whose health permits them to continue to stay in their own home with assistance.

News at a Glance: U.S. Holy Day Offerings Up

by Gerald Seelig

Updated 9 years ago

Preliminary U.S. Holy Day offering figures showed increases of 4.8 percent for the first Holy Day of Unleavened Bread and 3.5 percent for the last Holy Day.

Portuguese Work Growing: United Minister Holds First Passover Service in Portugal

by United News

Updated 9 years ago

"The work of God in the Portuguese-speaking area is a very small work," said Leon Walker, coordinator of Spanish operations, who also coordinates the Portuguese area.

Local Church Updates: Volunteers Honored

by Janet Treadway

Updated 8 years ago

On April 18, home office Mail Processing staff members prepared a luncheon to honor 19 volunteers who help with processing the Holy Day offerings.

Media News at a Glance: VT Back Issues Put on Newsstands

by Peter Eddington, John LaBissoniere

Updated 8 years ago

More than 7,500 back issues of Vertical Thought magazine were made available to U.S. members who are current or former brochure and newsstand distributors.

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

by United News

Updated 8 years ago

What's New on the Web?

Treasure Digest: Who Are You Going to Rule Beside?

by Jennifer Pennington

Every week I show up at church and say hello to everyone and give a smile.

News at a Glance: Young Adults' Weekend Set for Wisconsin

by Gary Black

Updated 9 years ago

A fantastic young adults weekend of faith, fellowship and fun is planned for Aug. 10-12, 2007, in Williams Bay, Wisconsin.

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