In this issue

Kelly low smile.jpg (11056 bytes) Financial Model

We are pleased to announce a step toward the implementation of our projected new financial model, writes controller Ronald Kelly. We will return 80 percent of contributions over the budgeted base to the congregations. Page 3.

Matt Morgan.jpg (21975 bytes) Campus Sale Update

On Oct. 29, all WCG members in and around Pasadena were invited to a meeting in the Ambassador Auditorium to meet the team working on the entitlement and sale of the Ambassador campus, writes Mat Morgan. On Oct. 30, the church was host for an open house in the Hall of Administration for residents of Pasadena. Page 5.

Tkach 90ls.jpg (9782 bytes) Pastor General

The Old Testament is a story of frustrated hope, writes Pastor General Joseph Tkach. It begins by revealing that humans were created in the image of God. But it was not long before we humans sinned, and we were kicked out of paradise. Page 6.

Curtis May.jpg (11876 bytes) Reconciliation

Several pastors and others have asked questions about the background and purpose of the Office of Reconciliation Ministries. Curtis May, ORM director, gives some background on the ministry. Page 8.

Dick new.jpg (42574 bytes) Window on the World

How many times have we prayed, asking God to let his will be done in our lives? asks Randal Dick. How seriously do we take those requests? The Bible employs the analogy of the potter and the clay. Page 12.

Youth Ministry

Eight camp directors, three district superintendents and two representatives from Church Administration met with Jeb Egbert, the national director of the Summer Educational Program, Oct. 5 through 7, on the campus of Sonlife Ministries in Elburn, a suburb of Chicago. Page 14.

2-Paul Sniffen.jpg (52614 bytes) Men's Ministry

Our theme for this year’s Promise Keepers conference in Southern California Sept. 27 and 28 was "Come as a Child," writes Paul Sniffen. Many hours of hard work in preparation for this men’s ministry event resulted in what the leadership team referred to as "payday," and it was well worth every effort. Page 19.

Mike Morrison.jpg (23019 bytes) Bible Study

Luke begins his book with dramatic announcements: angelic messages, songs of praise and miracles, writes Michael Morrison in his study on Luke 2:1-21. This is only the beginning, for Luke has equally dramatic events to report for the birth of Jesus. Page 25.

Kelly low smile.jpg (11056 bytes) Financial Report

Member donations continue to remain reasonably stable, with October at $1.8 million, writes controller Ronald Kelly. The five-month total is just over $8 million. Page 29.

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