United News September-October 2016 issue.

United News: September-October 2016

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Read camp updates and see photos from the various camps across the United States. We also welcomed the newest Ambassador Bible College class. Prepare for the upcoming Holy Days by reading the articles, "Plan Now to Have the Best Spiritual Feast Ever!", "The Call of the Trumpet", The War Has Already Been Won", "How to Get the Most Out of This Feast", and "Break Down Barriers at the Feast." 

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Portland Members Dig for Fossils

On the weekend of June 17-19, brethren from the Portland and Bend congregations gathered in the small town of Fossil, Oregon, for the first ever Family Geology Weekend.

Honoring Retiring Ministry

For 50 years Randy Schreiber has worked for the Church in various ways.

United Church of God Home Office Staff Honors Our Local Men in Blue

Those at the home office in Cincinnati showed their appreciation to the local police department.

Southern Africa Conferences Sharpen Vision and Mission

God’s people in Southern Africa are doing well and are in the capable hands of dedicated servants who care for their spiritual needs.

National Leadership Conference in Australia

More than 90 pastors, elders, deacons and leaders came together on the Gold Coast, Australia, for meetings focused on the future leadership of the Church at all levels.

2016 UYC Camp Report: Camp Hye Sierra

Hye Sierra is set on a beautiful and serene 160-acre camp located amidst the magnificent pines and regal redwoods of California’s Sequoia National Park.

2016 UYC Camp Report: Preteen Camp Ironwood

Minnesota­—July 17-20

Southern Africa Conferences Sharpen Vision and Mission

God’s people in Southern Africa are doing well and are in the capable hands of dedicated servants who care for their spiritual needs.

New England Wilderness Hike

The New England congregations of Worcester, Massachusetts, and Londonderry, New Hampshire, held a wilderness backpacking trip on July 8-10.

2016 UYC Camp Reports: Preteen Camp Colorado

Colorado—June 5-8

2016 UYC Camp Report: Preteen Camp Buckeye

Ohio­—July 31-Aug. 3
Don’t let your barriers get in the way of a great friendship with your brother or sister in Christ.

Break Down the Barriers at the Feast

5 minutes
When you are enjoying yourself and focusing on God’s soon coming Kingdom, it is easy to meet new people, and even go up to them.

Pentecost Weekend in Brown County State Park Indiana

The Indianapolis and Terre Haute, Indiana, congregations met on June 10-12 in Brown County State Park right outside of Nashville, Indiana during Pentecost weekend.

2016 UYC Camp reports: San Gil del Campo

San Gil, Santander, Colombia­—June 23-28

2016 UYC Camp Report: Camp Woodmen

Alabama—June 26-July 3
Do not let peer pressure force you into buying a fancy pair of shoes or pair of jeans. What you wear does not define you. But who you spend time with can define you. Do not let those who are going down the wrong path take you with them.

Doing Right, When Everybody’s Not

8 minutes
To parents of teens: Welcome to this ongoing series of articles written with you in mind. These “hot topic” articles will specifically address current...
“The Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God” (1 Thessalonians 4:16).

The Call of the Trumpet

4 minutes
Where will our spiritual condition be when Christ returns? Will we be at a place in our lives where we are willing and ready to respond to the call of...

Fargo, North Dakota Celebrated 50 years

Members of the Fargo, North Dakota, congregation celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Church of God in Fargo.

Preteen Camp Piney Woods

Texas­—July 10-13

2016 UYC Camp Report: Northwest Camp

Oregon­—July 24-31
We don’t have to wait until the future fulfillment of the Day of Atonement to be released from Satan. Christ already came down and defeated Satan as a human to free us from him. 

The War Has Already Been Won: Christ Is and Will Be Victorious

4 minutes
The Day of Atonement looks forward to the victory of Christ over Satan. But in many ways the victory has already been won.
Do not be afraid of the choices of this world. Stand up and cry aloud and speak the truth.

Cry Aloud or Sigh and Cry?

6 minutes
Yes, God commissioned His Church to thunder a warning message. Indeed, we must “cry aloud and spare not.” But as we do, it must be based on an...
Sabbath school is a great way to serve at the Feast. This photo was taken at the 2015 Feast in Branson, Missouri.

How to Get the Most Out of This Feast

5 minutes
“Will you be getting the most out of the Feast?” I ask you this: Will you? Make it a reality by choosing to act on those hopes and desires of getting...
WE also must stop, look and listen.

Stop, Look and Listen!

8 minutes
We have to push our tongue back, move our ears forward, and use our hearts as a doorstop—so we don’t get in the way.
When we plan the have the best spiritual Feast ever we can be on the correct path that God wants us to be on.

Plan Now to Have the Best Spiritual Feast Ever!

4 minutes
By now we have made our travel arrangements and our housing reservations. And we’ll soon finish our final preparations before setting out. But have we...

The New England Memorial Day Weekend

The New England Memorial Day Weekend, held in Westford, Massachusetts, was wonderful fun with over 100 brethren in attendance!

Orange County to Celebrate 50 Years

To commemorate the start of the Church of God congregation in December 1966 in Orange County, California, the Garden Grove church will host a 50th church anniversary on Dec. 31.

Jorge and Kathy de Campos visit Angola

Traveling to another country can be very challenging and can bring many concerns and questions. What is the culture of the people of the country, what are the customs, foods and diet, language spoken, weather, etc.?

Troyer’s Hollow Weekend

On June 24-26, the North Canton congregation held their annual camping weekend at Troyer’s Hollow in northern Ohio.

Year of Giving Continues

The “Year of Giving” continues in Portsmouth, Ohio, with our young people, ages 12-25. Each young person chooses a month and a charity, then they are responsible for coordinating a service project involving our local congregations.

Youth Day in Portsmouth, Ohio

Aug. 13 was youth day in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Portsmouth Ladies Club

Twenty-nine women met together for Ladies Club in Portsmouth, Ohio, on Aug. 13.