United News November-December 2021

United News: November - December 2021

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This special issue of United News features Feast of Tabernacles reports from sites all over the world! You can read those reports and view photos from each site on pages 2-16.

Member and Ministerial Services operations manager Mark Welch provides and update and asks for prayers for MMS on page 17. On the same page, Aaron Dean writes the Council Letter, titled, "Add to Your Faith Virtue."

Church news can be found on pages 18-19. Read about women's enrichment weekends and youth camps in Zambia as well as an upcoming Virtual Pinewood Derby hosted by the Worcester, Massachusetts, congregation.

Three Good News articles can be found on pages 20-23; "Before You Post" by Katherine Rowland, Surprising Benefits of Bible Memorization" by Clint Porter and "The Road Less Traveled" by John LaBissoniere. Announcements are featured on pages 24-25.

Media updates and an article about the new Ambassador Bible College Student Council officers are all featured on page 27. As always, the Beyond Today airing schedule and financial stewardship/planned giving article can be found on the last page of this issue.

Thank you for your continued support of this publication. Please email UN@ucg.org to submit articles, announcements, local church news, questions or feedback. 

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Women’s Enrichment Weekend Focuses on Strength and Courage

Copperbelt, Zambia—With a theme, “Be You Strong and of Good Courage,” derived from Joshua 1:9, we held our women’s enrichment weekend with an attendance of 28 women.
Are you willing to journey on the arduous spiritual road—the one less traveled?

The Road Less Traveled

6 minutes
You can choose to journey down one of two spiritual roads in life. Which one will you select? Plus, which one would Jesus Christ want you to take?

Youth Camp Held in Copperbelt Region of Zambia

Copperbelt, Zambia—The 2021 youth camp, which was held from Aug. 22-29, 2021, at Redcliffe lodge by the Zambia- Zimbabwe borders under the theme “Be Like Our Heavenly Father,” had about 74 people attending from three regions of Zambia—Northwestern (38), Copperbelt...

New Feature Encourages Specific Prayers for the Preaching of the Gospel

The apostle Paul encouraged the Thessalonian congregation to pray for him as he carried out Jesus Christ’s great commission to spread the gospel (Matthew 24:14; Matthew 28:19-20).

Central Province of Zambia Hosts Youth Camp

Our youth camp took place in the Central Province of Zambia from Aug. 23-29, 2021.

Council Letter

Add to Your Faith Virtue

Central Province of Zambia Hosts Youth Camp

Our youth camp took place in the Central Province of Zambia from Aug. 23-29, 2021.

Debt—A Blessing or a Curse?

When I began business school, I recall learning about debt. In the business world, debt is seen as good—as long as it is used in a wise and appropriate manner.

Updates from Ministerial and Member Services

On Aug. 18, 2021, Salvatore Cimino was re-credentialed as an elder by the United Church of God.

Kingsport Finds Bright Spot in Challenging Year

The Kingsport congregation is so thankful to now own their own building in beautiful Gate City, Virginia, just outside of Kingsport.
What does loving our neighbor look like when it comes to what we post on social media?

Before You Post

7 minutes
Social media and the digital age has made communication more accessible than ever before. But is every idea worth sharing? What is our Christian...

Tribute to Retiring Minister: John and Merrie Elliott

The United Church of God is pleased to honor John and Merrie Elliott upon retirement on Sept. 15, 2021, after nearly five decades of employed service to the Church.
Memorizing Scripture can help you engage with the text in the way its authors designed it to be read.

Surprising Benefits of Bible Memorization

8 minutes
There is power to be found in committing passages and chapters to memory—even if you don’t yet fully understand every line.

ABC Student Council Officers Chosen

Ambassador Bible College Student Council officers have been chosen for the 2021-2022 academic year.