There is no need to sit on our
hands during this transition period, writes Mr. Tkach in this month's Personal. Even while
we are waiting for the property to sell, much good work is being done for the kingdom.
Many congregations are doing an effective local work, while supporting the kingdom work in
the denomination, too.
Mr. Tkach then shares a report on evangelistic activities from Sonny Parsons, pastor of the San Antonio, Kerrville, Uvalde, Corpus Christi and Victoria, Texas, congregations.
"No aspect of our evangelistic outreach has been expensive," Mr. Parsons said. "Costs are minimal, but the returns are greater." Pages 6 and 7.
In part 4 of "Finding
Peace in Christ," J. Michael Feazell looks at the connection between the Sinai law
and the law of Christ.
According to Paul, Christians are not under the Sinai law (Romans 6:14). But what does it mean not to be under the law? Does it mean we can sin freely? "By no means!" Paul answers (verse 15).
Paul is explaining that we have now been made one with Christ, and as such, we now serve God in a new way--the way of the Spirit--not in the old way of the written code (Rom. 7:4-6). We are now under a "new law"--the law of Christ (1 Cor. 9:21; 1 John 2:3; John 6:28-29; Heb. 13:21).
The Law of Moses--the law given to Israel at Sinai, including the Ten Commandments--was given on the basis of the Levitical priesthood (Heb. 7:11).
When Christ came as High Priest forever, he superseded the Levitical priesthood, and with it, the law based upon it. He established a new priesthood, and the law that is based on this new priesthood is the law of Christ. Pages 8 to 11.
The WCG in Latin America
continues to fight the good fight as members--young and old, male and female--move into
the future with greater involvement in the church.
Regional director Charles Fleming and his wife, Carmen, serve the Latin American region.
Congregations are being prepared for healthy church growth, doors are being opened to our people, and many are attesting to the wonders being accomplished through the Holy Spirit.
As members grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ and use their spiritual gifts, new converts are being added to the body. Pages 14 and 15.
The daily average mail
income for May was $97,879, reports controller Ron Kelly.
As we have been reporting all year, donations have been down 10 percent or more below budgeted expenses.
After the first third of the year, we reduced our expenses and revised our donation projections from an anticipated $98,000 per banking day down to $95,000.
If we can all set our giving pattern for May as our benchmark, we we should be able to maintain our budget for the rest of the year. Page 22.
The Worldwide Church of God was
host to a Conference on Racial Reconciliation in the Ambassador Auditorium May 14 to 16,
according to pastor Curtis May.
The theme was "One Heart, Mind, Spirit, Blood" based on Acts 4:32; 17:26. The conference focused on ending segregation and prejudice within the Christian community. Page 24.
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