By Thomas C. Hanson
Christian entertainer Pat Boone had a luncheon meeting with Pastor General Joseph Tkach and other church officials Nov. 27 to discuss an agreement for the church to offer Boone's video Israel, O Blessed Israel, a gospel music journey in the Holy Land.
The 76-minute video, "an inspirational journey through the cradle of Christianity," will be offered for a donation of $25 in a letter to our readers as well as an advertisement on the back cover of the March-April issue, according to editor Greg R. Albrecht.
In the video Boone sings many of his favorite hymns, along with the classic "Exodus," at sites in Israel including the Garden of Gethsemane, Calvary, Bethlehem, Masada, the Sea of Galilee and Jerusalem.
Boone referred to the video as "the most important musical statement of faith" he has ever been a part of.
During the luncheon meeting Boone talked about the video and the doctrinal changes in the Worldwide Church of God, according to Mr. Albrecht. Boone recounted his own battles with legalism and recognized the pain and anguish such change brings, but he said he knows from personal experience that such change is of God.
Business associates of Boone who also attended the luncheon were Joe Seideman, Mara Seideman, Jon Ross and Carol Ross.
Church officials in attendance were J. Michael Feazell, director of Church Administration; treasurer Bernie Schnippert; Tom Lapacka, manager of Church Relations; and Mr. Albrecht.
[ Worldwide Church of God | Worldwide News | December 5, 1995]
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