In this issue

3-paul sniffen.jpg (17546 bytes) Men's ministry

For the second year, elder Paul Sniffen was assistant event volunteer manager of the Promise Keepers event in California.

Promise Keepers is a Christian men’s ministry focused on helping men come to the Lord Jesus Christ, and to help those who are already Christians to develop a more meaningful relationship with God and to understand their role as men. Page 3.

2-Persky.jpg (20110 bytes) Emmaus

Bob Persky, Florida district superintendent, took part in a Walk to Emmaus, June 21 to 24.

"The Emmaus walk was more than I expected," Mr. Persky said. "As with the men in Luke 24, I feel that Jesus met me in the way I needed most." Page 5.

Tkach 90ls.jpg (9782 bytes) Christmas

Jesus’ birth involves more humiliation than glory, writes Pastor General Joseph Tkach. When Jesus was born, there was no pageantry. There was no glory in a family who couldn’t find a decent place to stay. Page 6.

Youth ministry

Summer Educational Program camps will take place at several locations around the country next summer. In this issue we look at the camps at Camp Eaton in the San Gabriel Mountains of Southern California and at Hicks Lake in Lacey, Washington.

Both will offer camps for teens and preteens. Pages 8 & 9.

Randal Dick.jpg (6724 bytes) Window on the World

The example of Kenga Ndiso is so inspiring—mainly because it shows how God takes ordinary people and through them produces much fruit for his kingdom, writes Randal Dick in "Window on the World."

Mr. Ndiso, a nonsalaried pastor for the coastal region of Kenya, felt that his ordination gave him a sense of responsibility he could not put in storage. Page 11.

Kelly low smile.jpg (11056 bytes) Financial report

Donation income for October remained at a consistent level, writes controller Ronald Kelly.

Donation income for the month was just over $2.1 million. That brought the annual contribution income to $18.2 million. Page 14.

16-Mrs May.jpg (19523 bytes) Women's ministry

The Renaissance Hotel in Los Angeles was the site for a Ministers’ Wives Conference, Aug. 31 to Sept. 2. It was sponsored by Jannice May, founder of Connecting and Bonding. Page 15.

Christian Beliefs

The Bible says that people who have faith in Christ become part of the "church," writes Michael Morrison in Basic Christian Beliefs. What is the church? How is it organized? What is its purpose? Page 16.

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