Weekly Update Library

August 29, 2024

Greetings from Charlotte,Mr. Stuart Wachowicz, Regional Director for Canada and China, gave this interesting report on the effectiveness of the Viewpoint short videos produced in Canada: “I was taking a quick look at our Viewpoint channel this morning and was surprised to see the shift in overall…

August 22, 2024

Greetings from Charlotte,Earlier this year, Mr. Jacob Hall was transferred from our Charlotte office to London, Ontario, Canada, for further ministerial training. He had worked as our chief television editor for several years before becoming a ministerial trainee. Having completed his training at…

August 15, 2024

Greetings from Charlotte,There was an all-staff luncheon on Wednesday for Headquarters personnel to get acquainted with the incoming Living Education students. Classes for the students begin on Monday and the students will be working in various departments, including custodial, landscaping, library…

August 8, 2024

Greetings from Charlotte,As I mentioned in the video update, I’m pleased to be “back in the saddle” again. I am not 100 percent, but God has been merciful, and I am able to function, either standing or sitting. Thank you all for your prayers and concern.Church Administration is working on a new…

August 1, 2024

Greetings from Charlotte,Some in the Charlotte office were encouraged Tuesday to see me drop in to sign some papers and say hello. God has been very merciful to me as I am making good progress. Thanks to all of you for your concern and prayers. Nevertheless, we still have those here and there who…

July 25, 2024

Dear Brethren,Rather than allowing rumor or speculation to occur, I want to let you know about my physical condition at this time. Seven years ago, I had a bout of sciatica—a very painful condition. It lasted about three weeks and went away. It came back last September before the Feast of…

July 18, 2024

Greetings from Charlotte,The world was shocked last Saturday with the attempted assassination of former U.S. President Donald Trump. It is a sobering reminder of the potentially explosive nature of today’s political environment—and the need for God’s Kingdom and His government to be set up on earth…

July 11, 2024

Greetings from Charlotte,As many of you know, Mr. Richard Ames died Thursday evening, July 4. His funeral will be conducted this Sunday, July 14. Mr. Ames truly was a pillar in the Work for many decades and he will be deeply missed—please remember Mrs. Ames in your prayers. Mr. Gerald Weston and Mr…

July 3, 2024

Greetings from Charlotte,At the time of this writing, Mr. Richard Ames has been moved from the ICU into end-of-life hospice care; even in hospice, he has asked about various aspects of the Work during his time in the hospital. The El Mundo de Mañana Spanish YouTube channel has surpassed 68…

June 27, 2024

Greetings from Charlotte,Some weeks have more news than others, and this week is jam packed. I’m sure that Mr. Richard Ames and his wife Kathryn are on the minds of all of you. As of this writing, all I can pass on is that Mr. Ames is in critical condition in an intensive care unit. On a positive…

June 20, 2024

Greetings from Charlotte,Mr. Rod McNair returned home from El Salvador where he visited with members over Pentecost (see write-up below for more details). I returned home from Nevada and California where I spent last Sabbath and Pentecost. Forty men participated in a Men’s Training Camp in the Cape…

June 13, 2024

Greetings from Charlotte,Mr. Gerald Weston is in western Canada this week, and is planning to be in the Sacramento, California, area for the weekly Sabbath and Pentecost. Mr. Mario Hernandez is traveling to El Salvador for the weekend and invited me to come along, as well as Mrs. Nohora Kennell,…