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The United Church of God had 70 Feast sites (and 14 satellite sites) this year with a total of 15,216 brethren attending in person.
“From many lands we raise our eyes toward Thee, our voices joined as one great family.” This quote from one of the songs in our hymnal, “One Faith, One Love,” speaks of the precious bond God’s people share as a part of His spiritual family. As we traveled to the Feast this year, we were greeted with open arms and joyful hearts of the brethren—both familiar faces, and people we had never met before.
Whether it was your first Feast or 50th, whether you came with parents, grandparents and children or traveled on your own, God’s Church provides you with family wherever you are.
At our Feast sites, we have long emphasized that “Family Day” is for everyone—not just parents and their children. Around the world, we hosted many events that appealed to all age groups—children, teens, young adults, men, women, couples, singles and seniors! In the Church, you can truly feel at home wherever God’s people are.
The United Church of God had 70 Feast sites (and 14 satellite sites) this year with a total of 15,216 brethren attending in person.
The United Church of God also provided a service for those unable to attend with two daily national webcasts. Panama City Beach served the eastern time zones, while Klamath Falls served the western time zones. Only 233 brethren registered for keeping the Feast at home this year, compared to 292 last year.
In this issue of the United News, the Feast experiences of God’s people around the world are highlighted in the Feast of Tabernacles reports (pages 4-14 and 19-20). A gallery of photos from the Feast sites (pages 2 and 15-18) has been provided for your enjoyment along with an attendance report.
The Feast of Tabernacles and Eighth Day help us look forward to the time when “the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people” (Revelation 21:3). Let's rejoice that all mankind will have the opportunity to be a part of God’s family!
Heidi Braun is the Managing Editor of Internal Publications for United Church of God. She graduated from Ambassador Bible College in 2017 and received her bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (English and Communication) from Liberty University. Heidi is a self-published author and enjoys reading, writing, performing music, traveling and spending time outdoors.
