In this issue

In this issue

Tkach 90ls.jpg (9782 bytes) Pastor General

The Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) is a well-known statement of the purpose of the church, writes Pastor General Joseph Tkach. It involves going in order to make disciples, whom we are to baptize and teach. The Great Commission isn’t a stay-at-home project. Page 5.

Don mason.jpg (19048 bytes) Congregations

A newspaper reporter visited the Cary, North Carolina, church, pastored by Don Mason, Dec. 15. She wrote, "In the heart of Cary, there’s a church that has not only attracted a membership of many backgrounds and colors, but has been embracing its diversity for years." Page 6.

Christmas

Congregations throughout the United States added local flair to Christmas celebrations. Several participated in Operation Christmas Child, sponsored by Samaritan’s Purse, and sent shoeboxes filled with gifts to children in war-torn and poverty-stricken areas of the world. Page 8.

Paul Sniffen.jpg (18583 bytes) Men's ministry

Paul Sniffen, men’s ministry coordinator for the Southwest district, pastors a nondenominational church for men in San Dimas, California. The church meets once a month for breakfast and a worship service. Page 11.

14-Marty Davey.jpg (17425 bytes) Florida camp

Sixty-five campers and staff attended our newest regional camp, in High Springs, Florida, Jan. 1 to 5, writes director Marty Davey, Jacksonville, Florida, pastor. Since the camp was added late in the year, the smaller group made for a family atmosphere. It truly was a spiritual enrichment program for all. Page 14.

Jeb Egbert without wife.jpg (26501 bytes) Youth ministry

"I can’t wait until the campers arrive," said a camp counselor. "I can’t wait to see how God will use this experience to make a powerful impact in their lives." See "Loving God—Foundation for Youth Ministry," by Jeb Egbert, director of the church’s Summer Educational Program. Page 15.

Feazell New.jpg (10748 bytes) Feazell book

Zondervan Publishing House announced that J. Michael Feazell’s book, Liberation of the Worldwide Church of God, is to be released in soft cover edition in February. The WN interviewed Dr. Feazell about reaction to the book since it was first published in 2001. Page 16.

Women in ministry

The WCG doctrinal review team will be studying research submitted by ministers and members of the Worldwide Church of God on the subject of female elders and pastors.

If you would like to contribute, please follow the guidelines on page 29 and submit your paper no later than May 25. All research must be submitted electronically. Pages 28 and 29.

Kelly photo.jpg (11056 bytes) Financial report

December donations totaled just over $2.4 million, making it the highest donation month of the year, writes controller Ronald Kelly. Page 17.

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