Weekly Update Library

June 11, 2009

Greetings from Charlotte, There are a number of positive reports to convey this week.  The Pentecost offerings were strong and the U.S. attendance on Pentecost was our highest ever for that Holy Day.  In the first five months of this year we have received more than 95,000 responses to the…

June 04, 2009

Greeting from Charlotte, The reports from Pentecost are very positive.  Mr. and Mrs. Meredith were in Kansas City where Mr. Meredith spoke on the Sabbath and on Pentecost to a combined congregation of more than 300 people both days.  Mr. and Mrs. Ames were in West Virginia for Sabbath…

May 28, 2009

Greetings from Charlotte, This has been a short week due to Monday being the Memorial Day holiday in the United States, and this Sunday being Pentecost with a number of our staff leaving today or tomorrow to speak in different congregations.  Mr. and Mrs. Ames will be in West Virginia; Mr. and…

May 21, 2009

From the Presiding Evangelist Dear Brethren, We have had a very positive Council of Elders meeting here in Charlotte this week.  I was able to lead most of the meetings.  We heard encouraging reports from our Regional Pastors and Regional Directors.  They reported…

May 14, 2009

Greetings from Charlotte, It is good to be back in Charlotte.  My wife and I had a number of very encouraging visits with brethren in the UK and Ireland, after Mr. King and I conducted a Regional Conference in Wales.  It is certainly encouraging to see the Church growth in that area of…

May 07, 2009

Greetings from Charlotte, The United Kingdom regional ministerial and leadership conference, held in Wales, ended on Monday, May 4. Reports indicate that all went very well. Dr. Douglas Winnail, who was in the U.K. for this conference, is currently in Ireland. He will return to Charlotte on May 13…

April 30, 2009

Greetings from Charlotte, Dr. Roderick Meredith presided over a U.S.A. Board meeting yesterday afternoon and over a budget meeting this morning. Dr. Douglas Winnail left on Tuesday afternoon for the United Kingdom to attend a Board Meeting and to preside over a regional ministerial and leadership…

April 23, 2009

Greetings from Charlotte, Our traveling speakers have returned from their respective assignments during the Spring Holy Days with positive reports from their visits to a number of Church areas. Mr. and Mrs. Meredith visited our congregations in Phoenix and Ft. Lauderdale.  Mr. Meredith spoke…

April 16, 2009

Greetings from Charlotte, The Spring Holy Days appear to have gone well around the country and around the world.  Mr. and Mrs. Meredith were in Arizona and Florida for the two Holy Days.  Mr. and Mrs. Ames were in New York state and New Jersey.  Mr. and Mrs. Apartian were in…

April 04, 2009

Greetings from Charlotte, Since a number of people from the office will be traveling to other congregations for the Spring Holy Days, this has been a preparation week to tie up a number of projects.  Mr. Meredith has been writing and conducting several meetings.  Mr. Ames recorded program…

March 26, 2009

Greetings from Charlotte, This has been a busy and eventful week as we prepare for the Passover and the Spring Holy Days.  Last Friday we received word from the State of North Carolina that Living University has been granted official permission to confer degrees in Theology.  On Monday,…

March 19, 2009

Greetings from Charlotte, It seems that, with Passover only 19 days away, many are dealing with personal trials and challenges.  We need to look to God during trials, and remember His promises (Romans 8:28; 1 Corinthians 10:13).  We also need to make an extra effort to recognize and…