United News: May 2008

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Church in Southern Africa Experiences Encouraging Increases

The work of the United Church of God in South Africa showed encouraging increases in most areas for the financial and tax year ending Feb. 29, 2008.

The Master Waterblaster

5 minutes
Tom is a cheerful neighbor. He always has a friendly wave, an encouraging comment.

Preteen Camps—Bridging a Critical Time

Support your preteens through the camp experience.

Do We Put Off Baptism Because We Fear the Future?

2 minutes
Years ago, a man came to me and said that he wanted to be baptized.

Zimbabwe Members Cope Under Adverse Conditions

From Feb. 17 to 23 I visited members and other individuals interested in the teachings of the United Church of God in Zimbabwe.

Will of Iron: Building Flexibility, Strength and Endurance

5 minutes
We can have God as our spiritual personal trainer!

Senior Pastor Visits Members Throughout Asia

On Jan. 9 I embarked on a 3 ½ week trip to visit members in various parts of Asia.

Benefits of Baptism

3 minutes
The awesome gift of the Holy Spirit is the greatest gift a human being can receive in this life!

GCE Considers New Strategic Plan; Ballots May 18

The General Conference of Elders will ballot Sunday, May 18, on the new Strategic Plan developed by the Council of Elders through a series of special meetings this year.

Senior Pastor Visits Members Throughout Asia

On Jan. 9 I embarked on a 3 ½ week trip to visit members in various parts of Asia.

The Beauty of Restoration

3 minutes
I rarely schedule time to watch television, but one of my greatest media indulgences is to watch one of the Hallmark Hall of Fame movies.

Team Discusses Future Pastoral Training

April 1 to 3 a task force met to work on a plan for replacing the aging pastoral ministry, which the Council had identified as the top strategic issue.

Appreciating Volunteers

Literally thousands of members and supporters volunteer their time and talents to help in nearly every aspect of the work of the United Church of God. On these pages we celebrate some of that service that helps United in the...

Turning the Hearts . . .Showing Respect to Others

4 minutes
"Thou shalt not narc" is a commandment that has been diligently kept by young people.

Alan Colmes Interviews GN Writer About Easter

God blessed the Church with another opportunity to share the good news of Jesus Christ.

Church Representative Visits Outlying Zimbabweans

We have just returned from visiting members and other interested people in Gokwe, about 310 kilometers or 190 miles north of the city of Bulawayo.
a woman wearing and red dress kneeling with folded hands outdoors amidst trees

Making Prayer a Priority

11 minutes
Being too busy and other barriers can trip up our prayer life. What can we do to better take advantage of this priceless privilege of communicating...

Profile

Jason Lovelady became treasurer and financial operation manager for UCGIA on March 31

FORWARD! Love Begets Love

3 minutes
On the table at the back of the church hall were the cards the pastor had reminded everyone to stop and sign.