In this issue

In this issue

3-Michael Zorn right.jpg (35433 bytes) Witness to war

Michael L. Zorn, a member in Spokane, Washington, writes about his experiences during and after the Vietnam War. Mr. Zorn, who has struggled with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, notes that no Purple Hearts are given for the psychological damage soldiers receive in war. Page 3.

Tkach 90ls.jpg (9782 bytes) Pastor General

Pastor General Joseph Tkach writes that the Holy Spirit is not something we can "switch on" to achieve our overcoming goals, like some kind of supercharger for our willpower. The Holy Spirit is God, present with us and in us, giving us the love, assurance and close fellowship that the Father has for us in Christ. Page 6.

Feazell New.jpg (10748 bytes) Another look at faith

God has not called us to worry, to fret, to fear, writes Michael Feazell. He is on our side. Why should we worry that he, the very one who is indescribably for us, might somehow be against us? Yet when we fall short, it seems, we go through this traumatic worry session that God is going to pound us instead of forgive us. Page 8.

Kelly low smile.jpg (11056 bytes) Financial report

Income sources show a total first quarter income right at $5.1 million, writes controller Ron Kelly. February, March and April were good months, but we are still making up for January. Page 11.

2-WARREN, Aub.jpg (28132 bytes) Regional Snapshot

Aub Warren writes from Burleigh Heads, Australia, that the result of more than two years of preparatory work has seen both the Australian and New Zealand churches establish national boards to take responsibility for governance issues in each country. Page 14.

SEP

"Our goal is to continue to provide a great SEP experience, but to do it at a price and in a location that will make it available to many more of our teens," said Dan Rogers, operations manager for Church Administration in the United States, in an article on SEP. Page 18.

Matt Morgan.jpg (21975 bytes) Orr camp sale

The sale of the summer camp property on Pelican Lake near Orr, Minnesota, closed April 11, writes Mat Morgan, secretary to the WCG board. The buyer plans to create a quality residential development. Page 19.

Bible Study

Paul tells the church in Philippi that salvation is not by works, but he exhorts them to work. Let’s see how he balances these two thoughts, writes Michael Morrison. Page 23.

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