Personal

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Have you ever noticed that we tend to appreciate things more after they are gone? asks Pastor General Joseph Tkach in this month’s Personal. Page 6.

Advent

Congregations throughout the country had special services and outreach projects during the Advent season.

These included joining with other congregations, singing Christmas hymns, presenting Christmas plays and delivering food and clothing to people in need.

In Boston, Massachusetts, member Eric Fontecchio made a manger scene out of ice. Page 8.

Curtis May New.jpg (7066 bytes) Reconciliation

Curtis May, director of the Office of Reconciliation Ministries, discussed reconciliation with faculty members at The Queen’s University in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Dec. 12.

He was accompanied by Jim Herst of the European Office, who is working on a doctorate at the university. Page 11.

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

Thank you for your outpouring of concern for our Rwandan refugee brethren, writes Randal Dick. When the Rwandans first appeared on our radar screen, almost immediately everyone who could help began to do so. Page 12.

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Rod Matthews, regional director for Australia, Asia and the South Pacific, reports on his annual trip to India and Sri Lanka.

Mr. Matthews visited Indian ministers Danny Zachariah and his wife, Mary, and Joe D’Costa and his wife, Joanna. Mohan Jayasekera, Sri Lankan pastor, met him for that portion of the trip. Page 14.

Women's ministry

The 2002 Women’s International Conference, with the women of Cincinnati, Ohio, as hosts, will take place Nov. 15 to 17.

The theme is "Women at the Well." The weekend will be a time of cleansing, renewal and a time of refreshing one’s walk with Christ. Page 16.

Youth ministry

The WCG announced details of Summer Educational Program camps in Ohio and Connecticut.

"We have the best possible scenario in terms of leadership, with experienced staff augmented by new team members," said Steve Botha, director of the Connecticut camp.

Jim Valekis, director of SEP Ohio, said: "We’re on the ground floor for building something new for the purposes of God’s kingdom work on this earth, and I’m excited about it." Page 18.

Mike Morrison.jpg (9708 bytes) Basic Christian Beliefs

Prophecy is an essential and encouraging part of the Christian faith, writes Mike Morrison in Basic Christian Beliefs.

Bible prophecy announces tremendously good news for us. Page 24.

Kelly low smile.jpg (11056 bytes) Financial Report

Donation revenues for December topped $3.2 million, making it the best month of the year, writes controller Ronald Kelly.

Income for the year was more than $29.6 million. Page 27.

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