In this issue

Tkach 90ls.jpg (9782 bytes) Response to God

Ideas have consequences, writes Pastor General Joseph Tkach. The way we think about God affects the way we respond to him. In other words, our theology affects the way we live. Page 6.

3-Eddy.jpg (82677 bytes) Reconciliation

"This work of reconciliation is what the Christian church should be doing," declared John Paul Eddy to 46 ministers, chapter leaders and support staff meeting in Dallas, Texas, Aug. 9 to 11.

Dr. Eddy is professor emeritus at the University of North Texas and an advisory council member of the Office of Reconciliation Ministries. Page 9.

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Getting real

Most of us go to great lengths to look good in the eyes of others, writes J. Michael Feazell, but according to Jesus, it is only when we honestly see ourselves as we really are that we can become who God has made us to be. Page 10.

3-John Biswas.jpg (68558 bytes) Bangladesh

John Biswas, director of the Bengali Evangelical Association, and his team have had to be creative to look for effective avenues whereby they can bring Christ to their neighbors in a way that can be sustained.

The idea is to connect with Hindu and Muslim Bangladeshis in such a way that they can see for themselves the love of God at work in their midst. Page 12.

Youth ministry

Summer Educational Program (SEP) camps took place in Washington, Connecticut and Saskatchewan in August.

Campers at each of the camps either made first-time commitments to Christ and were baptized or recommitted their lives to Christ. Pages 16 to 18.

Matt Morgan.jpg (21975 bytes) Property sale

September was a busy month for the property sale team, writes Mat Morgan.

We worked diligently on the selection of a master planner-architect and met with interested citizens, Pasadena city staff and political representatives as part of an active listening campaign. Page 20.

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Financial report

August contributions were just over $1.62 million, reports controller Ronald Kelly. That’s within about $30,000 of the August 2001 income. Page 24.

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Bible Study

The angel announced that Mary would have a child, the Son of God, the son of David, a ruler forever, writes Michael Morrison in his Bible Study "Announcing the King." What a breathtaking announcement! Page 25.

3-Marge Friddle.jpg (56777 bytes) Connecting & Bonding

The fifth annual Connecting and Bonding conference took place in Los Angeles, Aug. 30 to Sept. 1, writes Marge Friddle.

The conference gives elders’ wives a support system and brings them together for encouragement and caring. Page 28.

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