The latest in the current series of field conferences for U.S. ministers took place in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, March 9 to 12 and in Portland, Oregon, March 23 to 26.
(For detailed coverage of the field conference format see the Jan. 2 Worldwide News.)
Several European ministers attended the Harrisburg conference.
Henry Sturcke, regional pastor for the German-speaking area, said: "I found many aspects of the conference helpful, but one that helped me especially was being able to experience the new format for worship services. It's much better to take part in something like this than it is just to read about it."
Jerome Feltracco, pastor of the Bordeaux and Toulouse, France, churches, said: "I came out of this conference a lot more spiritually and emotionally bonded to my Savior, and to fellow ministers in Canada and the Northeastern United States as well as with the church's leadership.
"It was obvious to me, after this conference, that we've all been genuinely transformed for the better in, with and by Christ, even though the process of transformation is not over for any of us."
La Lettre du YOU was born in the minds and imaginations of a few youths from France and Belgium.
A seven-member editorial team is responsible for producing the four-page newsletter. They write, proofread, translate, illustrate, prepare the design, print and mail the newsletter by themselves.
"We plan to develop this Christian newsletter into an effective tool to reach, help and encourage anyone who needs it, in or outside of our fellowship!" said Thierry Filin, 18, from Paris.
Articles include youth activity reports, Youth '96 translations, movie, music and book reviews, youth profiles and commentaries.
La Lettre du YOU is published six times a year and plans to be financially self-sufficient by offering a suggested subscription price to its readers. (Please e-mail all inquiries to Jerome_Feltracco@wcg.org)
ST-LAURENT-DU-PONT, France--Thirty youths and staff met here March 2-6 to enjoy each other's company and discover the joys of winter sports.
Participants took full advantage of ideal weather and snow conditions to go snowshoeing, snowboarding and skiing during the day. Evening activities included animated fireside-chats, eating cheese fondue and dancing.
Members Jean-Michel and Karine Mazabrard provided lodging and food for the group in their home.
Tim Finlay, a 1990 graduate of Ambassador College in Pasadena and
former assistant
David Aune's commentary on Revelation makes frequent use of parallels in the Old Testament and other Hebrew and Aramaic writings.
Tim's duties will involve supplying the vowels to Hebrew phrases in Aune's manuscripts where only the consonants are written.
He was given this assignment by Ralph P. Martin, New Testament editor for Word Biblical Commentary. Tim is working on a master of arts in religion at Azusa Pacific University, where he serves as Professor Martin's teaching assistant.
He also assists in the discipleship classes being offered by the Pasadena congregation. Neil Earle.
Becky Bonilla, a member in Pasadena, was awarded the 1996 Professional Secretaries International (PSI) Scholarship by the Pasadena PSI Chapter. She received $400 plus one year's free membership in PSI.
Becky was employed by the church for more than 19 years before being laid off in 1995. She returned to school, where because of her excellent grades and example, she was encouraged to apply for the scholarship.
Travel Gallery will once again provide airfare discounts for young people traveling to summer camps. In addition to searching for the best fares, the agency has arranged for a 5 percent discount off the lowest fares on Northwest Airlines. For more information or to make reservations contact Travel Gallery at 1-800-858-6999 or e:mail: Gallery2ix.@netcom.com.
ALTON, Illinois--The Alton church officially reopened Jan. 20 after being closed since April 6.
The closure forced members to travel to St. Louis, Missouri, or Belleville, Illinois. Almost a dozen members had been unable to attend services on a regular basis for the past 10 months.
"Morale is high, brethren have a positive attitude and `love is in the air,' " said pastor Jim Stokes. "We are drawing closer together both physically and spiritually as we look forward to future growth."
NORTHAMPTON, England--Children ages 5 to 13 performed at the worship service here Dec. 16.
They asked the question, "Who Was Jesus?" and used examples from the Bible to introduce Jesus as our teacher and role model. The performance concluded with the children singing: "Do You Hear the People Sing?", from the musical Les Miserables, accompanied by Barry Cattell on drums and Peter James on piano.
Linda Williams, children's director, used rehearsal time to make the children more aware of Christ and his importance in their lives, as well as producing a professional performance for the congregation to enjoy. Peter Williams.
ROCHESTER, Minnesota--David and Vivian Malcomson served as king and
queen of the 
Mr. Malcomson is an elder at First Presbyterian Church in Rochester, and Mrs. Malcomson is a deaconess in the Worldwide Church of God.
OMAHA, Nebraska--Teens from the Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska, youth ministries earned $691.25 for World Vision, a Christian disaster relief agency, in a 30-hour famine Feb. 16 and 17. World Vision provides food, clothing and medical attention to children in about 100 countries.
The 30-hour famine is a liquid fast where the teens do not eat solid food, but drink only water and juices. The purpose is to teach them what hunger is like without harming their bodies.
The teens ask sponsors to pledge their support by giving a donation for each hour of the famine. Marshall Alexander, Niki Giske, Anne Thompson, Travis Muellner and Sara Heldt took part in the famine along with their advisers Mary Thompson and Bob McLemore.
At a rate of $20 per month per child, the $691.25 will provide food, clothing, shelter, medical attention and school supplies for more than 34 children for one month. Bob McLemore.
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