In this issue

Karen members

For many years the church has provided humanitarian support for a number of Karen families who are war refugees from the civil conflict that has afflicted Myanmar (Burma) for decades, reports Rod Matthews, regional director for Australia and South Asia.

Several leading families became members of the church in the 1970s and, with some miraculous intervention from God, extracted themselves from the liberation movement. Page 3.

Tkach 90ls.jpg (9782 bytes) Personal

Several pastors have asked, Has our policy on worship days changed? Are we now favoring one day over another?

Yes, and no, writes Pastor General Joseph Tkach in this month’s Personal. Let’s discuss our policy about weekly and annual worship days. Page 6.

Youth ministry

On June 26, 314 campers from 42 states and three countries descended on Orr, Minnesota, for the 36th year of the Summer Educational Program, writes Barb Egbert, assistant SEP director.

The most common reason for wanting to come to camp was to meet God or develop a deeper relationship with Christ. Page 8.

Feazell New.jpg (10748 bytes) WCG motto

The Worldwide Church of God motto says a great deal about how we see ourselves in the world as part of the body of Christ, writes J. Michael Feazell.

Let’s take a few moments to consider its implications. Page 10.

2-Bill Sidney.jpg (29115 bytes) Window on the World

As licensed foster parents in the Philippines, we were asked if we would like to take in a three-day-old baby girl, write Bill and Daphne Sidney.

We were a little hesitant at first, but after seeing this tiny and vulnerable little baby lying in a cloth-covered cardboard box, we could not refuse. Page 12.

James Henderson.jpg (6950 bytes) Africa

Our church in Africa is determined to continue the mission and ministry of Jesus Christ, writes regional director James Henderson.

Jesus was born an outcast, and went on to proclaim spiritual liberty and healing for the sick and dying. The WCG brings this gospel of hope to Africa’s people. Page 14.

Kelly low smile.jpg (11056 bytes) Financial report

June income continued the negative cycle we have been reporting for the past few years, writes controller Ronald Kelly.

Mail income of just over $1.3 million was down 22 percent from June one year ago. Page 17.

Mike Morrison.jpg (9708 bytes) Christian Beliefs

Jesus did not stay dead for long, writes Michael Morrison in "Jesus: Alive Forevermore."

Early Sunday morning, near sunrise, some disciples discovered that the Son had risen. They did not see the resurrection itself, but they saw Jesus. Over a period of 40 days, they saw Jesus on numerous occasions. Then he rose into heaven.

Jesus’ ministry continues, even in heaven. He serves and leads the church, interceding for us, helping us, preparing us for eternal glory. Page 24.

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