In this issue

2-Al Barr.jpg (13899 bytes) Summerfest

The Life in the Son summer festival took place July 25 to 28 in metro Atlanta, Georgia, writes Allan Barr.

The Summerfest was like a new covenant celebration for the wonderful life we have in Christ. Four hundred fifteen attended the event. Page 3.

Tkach 90ls.jpg (9782 bytes) Grace and Truth

"The law was given through Moses," John tells us, but "grace and truth came through Jesus Christ" (John 1:17), writes Pastor General Joseph Tkach. In Jesus Christ we have been given God’s final word—the greatest and fullest revelation of God’s grace and truth for humanity. Page 6.

Europe

July 17 marked the beginning of a new era for the European churches with the commissioning of a European denominational director, writes John D. Stettaford. At the culmination of a two-day conference a commissioning ceremony took place to appoint Donat J. Picard for a three-year term. Page 7.

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

Pastor General Joseph Tkach arrived in St. Albans, England, July 16, to preside over the launch of the European Council of National Directors, writes Randal Dick. This was the culmination of an 18-month process. Page 8.

British Editor

John Halford stepped down as European regional director with the appointment of Donat Picard as denominational director. Mr. Halford continues as editor of the British magazine and coordinator of the church’s international magazines. Mr. Halford and his wife, Pat, will move to Versailles, Indiana, to be closer to their children. Page 10.

SEP

Four reporters write about experiences at SEP camps in Silver Meadows, north of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; North Carolina; Gwinwood, near Lacey, Washington; and Camp Cotubic, near Bellfontaine, Ohio. The camps focused on Jesus Christ with lots of fun and learning. Many campers either accepted Christ as Savior and were baptized or recommitted their lives to him. Pages 14 to 17.

Bible Study

How can we be faithful? How can we help one another? Hebrews 3 addresses these questions, writes Michael Morrison. They are as important today as they were in the first century. Page 25.

Kelly low smile.jpg (11056 bytes) Financial Report

Mail income for the month was just over $1.6 million, writes controller Ron Kelly. Other sources of income brought the total monthly revenues to $1.7 million. The year-to-date total income and gain on sale stands at $15.5 million. Page 29.

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