Weekly Update Library

May 18, 2023

Greetings from Charlotte,An online conference for our ministers was held yesterday afternoon. We try to have these conferences several times a year to update everyone and give them the opportunity to ask relevant questions that others may also have.Next week, several of us from Charlotte and a…

May 11, 2023

Greetings from Charlotte, This has been an exciting and enlightening week for those of us on the Council of Elders. Nineteen of the 20 members were able to meet in person, and Mr. Robert Tyler participated online from Australia, despite the significant time difference. Some of you have asked who…

May 4, 2023

Greetings from Charlotte, Dr. Douglas Winnail returned Wednesday from his trip around the world, conducting ministerial conferences and Tomorrow’s World presentations. I returned from a most encouraging trip to Minnesota and Wisconsin on Monday, after giving two TWPs. Council…

April 27, 2023

Greetings from Charlotte, Dr. Douglas Winnail flew to Cape Town, South Africa, on Tuesday, making visits there and to conduct a TWP in Cape Town on Sunday. He is to arrive back in Charlotte on Wednesday of next week. Meanwhile, Mr. Mario Hernandez returned from a productive visit to Spain, where,…

April 20, 2023

Greetings from Charlotte,Mr. Ellis reported that he left Belgium at the end of March and joined up with Juvénal Karibwami in the Central African country of Burundi. They then traveled to the Congo to visit GOTO’s and new members. Juvénal then went to Bukavu to visit a group that has shown interest…

April 13, 2023

Greetings from Charlotte,Mr. Michael Heykoop and Javid Khan are scheduled to arrive from Canada on Monday to work on coordination between the Canadian and U.S. telecasts. Dr. Douglas Winnail will be leaving Adelaide and flying to Melbourne, Australia Friday, where he will conduct a …

March 30, 2023

Greetings from Charlotte,Many ministers are traveling to serve congregations for Passover and Unleavened Bread. Most will be traveling within their home countries, but some are traveling a bit farther afield: Mr. Hernandez will be visiting members in Spain, Mr. Peter Nathan and Dr. Scott…

March 23, 2023

Greetings from Charlotte, Mr. John Meakin, one of our ministers in the UK, recently suffered from a collapsed lung. He is at home and recovering, with the lung continuing to heal and re-inflate. He is very grateful for your prayers for his well-being. Also, Mr. Max Rakotoniaina, our treasurer for…

March 16, 2023

Greetings from Charlotte,Our offices around the world are preparing for the Passover and Days of Unleavened Bread by mailing out Holy Day envelopes and sending out instructions and DVDs for those individuals who must take the Passover at home. Meanwhile, our ministers are in many cases busy…

March 9, 2023

Greetings from Charlotte,We held an online Council of Elders meeting on Wednesday. It was very encouraging to hear from the Regional Directors and Regional Pastors that they are receiving a steady stream of GOTOs (people inquiring about the Church, baptism, or counseling). We are also hearing of…

March 3, 2023

Greetings from Charlotte,Mr. Christo Botha gives this update on mail delivery service in South Africa: “It seems as if there is an improvement in the delivery of mail by the Post Office here in South Africa. It will take time, though, before we will be able to confirm that it is indeed the case. We…

February 23, 2023

Greetings from Charlotte, Mr. Jonathan McNair returned this week after a very productive trip to Thailand and Malaysia. Dr. Scott Winnail is in the U.K. to conduct a Tomorrow’s World Presentation in Glasgow and take care of other business leading to his move to England a few…