In this issue

2-Tom Hanson.jpg (63485 bytes) Ambassador Center

Nine Ambassador Center students graduated from Azusa Pacific University May 3, reports editor Tom Hanson. In the graduate and accelerated degree programs ceremony, Eric Shaw, pastor of the Altadena Community Life church, received a master of arts degree in religion. Page 3.

Mat Morgan New.jpg (37182 bytes) Property Sale

The church reached an important milestone in the entitlement process for the Ambassador campus when it received a letter from the City of Pasadena stating that the Master Plan Application for the Ambassador campus is complete, writes Mathew Morgan. Page 5.

Tkach 90ls.jpg (9782 bytes) Pastor General

Jesus didn’t carry any swords or spears. He didn’t have an army behind him, writes Pastor General Joseph Tkach. His only weapon was his mouth, and it was his message that got him into trouble. Page 6.

Easter

Worldwide Church of God congregations across America celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter weekend. Some congregations worshiped at sunrise services; others celebrated with dance, adult or children’s dramatizations and messages. Page 8.

Dean Blackwell.jpg (96220 bytes) Memorial

Dean Blackwell, the first pastor of the Big Sandy congregation in 1953, was remembered in a memorial service on Sunday, May 4, at the New Beginnings Christian Fellowship sanctuary in Big Sandy. Page 10.

15-Raul Ramos.jpg (9466 bytes) Conferences

Raul Ramos, director of the U.S. Hispanic Ministry Department, facilitated workshops on La Cosecha (The Harvest) at the regional conferences in Covina, California, and Orlando, Florida. He will also offer this workshop at some other regional conferences. Page 15.

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

Jeb Egbert comments on Matthew 28:19-20 in regard to what is often overlooked in the process Jesus outlined—the same process he used in his earthly ministry that culminated in commissioning the disciples to go and do likewise. Page 16.

Mike Morrison.jpg (23019 bytes) Discipleship

We were made to be like Jesus—but how is that different than trying to be like Buddha or Confucius? How is Christianity different from other religions that tell people to imitate a highly respected role model? asks Michael Morrison. Page 24.

Ron Kelly.jpg (13489 bytes) Financial Report

Donation income in April was just over $1.3 million, down about $400,000 from our projections of about $1.7 million, writes controller Ronald Kelly. In the meantime, bank balances exceed projections. Total cash inflow for the year is just over $14 million. Page 29.

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