The afternoon sermon of the Eighth Day focuses on how our participation in the Feast represents the beginning of our spiritual and eternal involvement with the Father and Jesus Christ. The hymn "God Be With You" reminds us of God's promise to never leave nor forsake us in this life and forever! The hymn "Go Ye Therefore into All the World" reminds us that we are ambassadors, teachers and examples. We serve as a modren day Israel before the world. Let us put in the daily effort toward achieving the results God expects of us.

Mark Regoord

Elder, United Church of God

Mark Regoord serves in Alaska following several years in Buffalo, New York.  Mark was born into the church, was baptized in 1984, was ordained a deacon in 2008 and then an elder in 2011. He and his lovely wife, Jennifer, have been married for more than 25 years and they have four children who currently reside with them in Alaska.