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United News: November - December 2022

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Welcome to the November-December 2022 issue of United News!

This issue features Feast reports and photos. It also includes local and international Church news, updates from Ministerial and Member Services, announcements from members and the latest from the home office. Council member Mario Seiglie writes about spiritual balance and Mark Welch provides a review of the Holy Days. The Good News section features three articles on fascinating spiritual topics. As always, you can find the Beyond Today airing schedule on the back 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.

 

 

Table of Contents

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“If You Love Me . . . ”

6 minutes
Millions of professing Christians say, “It’s so good to know and love the Lord.” While this is a nice sentiment, how do these sincere people express...
Stephanie Bissessar

A New Face at the Home Office

1 minute
Stephanie Bissessar was recently hired as a media campaign strategist and digital content editor for the United Church of God.
Dave PerMar

A New Face at the Home Office

1 minute
Dave PerMar was recently hired as a systems administrator in the IT department for United Church of God.
The Ambassador Bible College class of 2023 student council

ABC Student Council Chosen

1 minute
This year’s Ambassador Bible College student council officers have been chosen.
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The Spiritual Balance of God’s Spirit

5 minutes
Paul described the balancing elements of God’s Spirit when he told young Timothy, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love...
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Reasons to Consider Donating Appreciated Stock Instead of Cash

2 minutes
Donating appreciated stock or mutual funds to the Church may provide you with tax advantages beyond what you would receive by selling them and...
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Operation Manager’s Update: MMS

5 minutes
Now is a good time to reflect upon the reality that God’s plan of salvation, revealed in God's Holy Days, is a plan devised in love and grace for all...
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Don’t Quit, Keep Playing

12 minutes
However rudimentary we may feel at times in our spiritual pursuit, our Great Master’s arms are wrapped around each of us.
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Why Did God Call You Into His Church?

6 minutes
Jesus Christ came to earth for a profound purpose—part of which was to call a group of disciples and begin His Church (Matthew 16:18). But why did...