United News: September - October 2018

United News: September - October 2018

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In this issue, you will find the special insert of pictures for the United Youth Camps that were held this summer throughout the world. Read reports on each of these camps as well! Read about the 20th year of Ambassador Bible College and the Video Recording Studio building that was recently completed. There are some articles about the upcoming holy days and important information on the Feast of Tabernacles. The series on the Ten Commandments continues with the Second Commandment. 

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Little Rock, Arkansas, Camping Weekend

On the weekend of June 22-24, the Little Rock, Arkansas, church hosted a camping, floating and fishing weekend.
God will soon unify His family and we all hope for unity within our own physical families. Atonement and its symbols (Leviticus 16:1-34) point to the only solution that will ultimately bring unity back to this creation: the sacrifice and blood of Jesus.

Restoring Oneness to the Family of God

7 minutes
Atonement emphasizes the culmination of both God the Father’s and Jesus Christ’s selfless actions to build a holy family. We can be assured that sin...

Honoring Retiring Ministry

Earl Roemer retired from the full-time employed service to the United Church of God on June 30, 2018, after 52 years.

An Investment in God’s Way of Life

The 23rd year of United Youth Camps is over, but joyous memories and spiritual growth are alive and well for the 452 campers and 263 staff who attended one of the four summer camps in the U.S. in June or...

Puget Sound Women’s Enrichment Weekend

True joy stems from love. The 2018 Puget Sound women’s enrichment weekend in La Conner, Washington, was significant in more ways than one.
Do you speak the truth in your words and teachings?

Are You a Carrier of Truth?

4 minutes
Be careful that you tell the truth consciously and that you don’t unknowingly mislead.
It is crucial to preserve God’s righteous way and to help others who show interest through God’s calling. We do this by how we live our lives and how we walk in His way.

The Perfect Law of Liberty

7 minutes
In our mission to preach the gospel and to prepare a people, let us never forget how important it is to exalt that “perfect law of liberty.”

2018 Young Adults Enrichment Weekend—Northwest Region

Calling All Young Adults, Ages 18-35!

Video Recording Studio: Building Completed

We are excited to report the construction of the video recording studio is now complete.
A dad and mom looking at their baby on a blanket.

Keeping the Feast at Home With a Baby (or While Expecting One)

4 minutes
Sometimes the blessing of children will come around the Feast time. As loving parents, you will want to do the absolute best for your newborn or...

Northwest Weekend

The 53rd annual Northwest Family Weekend will be held in Portland, Oregon, from Dec. 21-25.

Nashville, Murfreesboro, Church Picnic

The Nashville and Murfreesboro, Tennessee congregations held their second annual combined church picnic on June 24.
A man reading a Bible.

What If I Can't Go to the Feast of Tabernacles?

4 minutes
Prophecy tells us in the future that everyone “shall go up from year to year to worship the King, the Lord of hosts, and keep the Feast of Tabernacles...

Frisco, Colorado, Youth Day

The Frisco, Colorado, congregation hosted a special “youth day” for the Sabbath service on July 21, 2018.
Last year at the Feast of Tabernacles in Visaya, Philippines.

Proclaiming the Gospel at the Feast of Tabernacles

4 minutes
Let's recognize this special opportunity God is giving us to share His way of life, His plan and His purpose with those He is calling and inspiring to...

Keeping the Feast at Home

For a variety of reasons and differing circumstances, you may be unable to attend an official Feast site and will be keeping the Feast at home this year. If you’re in this situation, we have some resources available to help...

Portland, Oregon, Youth Rodeo

On Aug. 5, the Portland, Oregon, young adults hosted a youth rodeo on the farm of Rex and Patty Sexton near Washougal, Washington.

A Gift From Ambassador Bible College to You—Many Classes Available Online

Have you wished you could be a student at the Ambassador Bible College?
Amanda Miller's daughter.

Our Miraculous Unanswered Prayers

5 minutes
The dramatic events of my childbirth helped me understand how our unanswered prayers can reveal God's purpose being worked out.

Teen Feast Photography Contest!

Attention all teens! Would you like to help serve the Church?
Paganism is very visually oriented. We have to be focused on keeping God’s commandments by not trying to create an image of how He might look.

The Ten Commandments Series: The Second Commandment

8 minutes
Human beings are by nature uncomfortable with trying to relate to a God who is invisible, infinite, immortal, transcendent, intangible and humanly...

Updates From Ministerial and Member Services

In July, Andy Duran was hired as a ministerial trainee.

Ambassador Bible College Begins Its 20th Year

The 20th ABC class kicked off the school year with a welcome picnic hosted by local alumni on Sunday, Aug. 26.

Health-Focused Cookbook

Health-focused cookbook to raise money for Ambassador Bible College international students.