Weekly Update Library

December 11, 2008

Greetings from Charlotte, This morning we had a very inspiring Headquarters staff meeting led by Mr. Roderick Meredith. Mr. Richard Ames started it by encouraging office employees to monitor their health; Mr. Rod McNair prepared the staff to be the "welcoming committee" for our brethren traveling…

December 04, 2008

Greetings from Charlotte! We in the United States enjoyed a happy Thanksgiving Day with brethren, family and friends. Last Sabbath, Mr. Richard Ames expounded on the meaning of thanksgiving during his sermon at Headquarters.  Mr. and Mrs. Rod McNair have returned to Charlotte after visiting…

November 26, 2008

Greetings from Charlotte, We are sending out this issue of The World Ahead today because of the American Thanksgiving holiday.  We certainly have much to be thankful for, wherever we are, in spite of the signs of turmoil that are evident around the world.  Here in Charlotte, we…

November 20, 2008

Greetings from Charlotte, The world has certainly entered a very dynamic period with the election of a new President in the United States, financial shockwaves surging around the world and now the major automakers in the USA facing bankruptcy, which could affect more than a million jobs.  The…

November 13, 2008

From the Presiding Evangelist Greetings Brethren, We have had a very positive Council of Elders meeting this week here in Charlotte.  The reports presented by the Regional Directors and Regional Pastors have been very encouraging—especially the very inspiring comments on this…

November 06, 2008

Greetings from Charlotte, This week America chose a new leader, and many people around the world seem excited about the future.  However, at the same time, the shock waves of the financial crisis are still reverberating around the globe. Furthermore, the Middle East continues to threaten to…

October 30, 2008

Greetings from Charlotte, We are delighted to report that Mr. Meredith is making very good progress. Yesterday, at our executive meeting, he informed us with laughter that he even made a few dance steps with his wife at the Feast! Mr. Meredith has been given authorization by his neurologist to…

October 02, 2008

Greetings from Charlotte, Tuesday morning, during the Feast of Trumpets, we were greatly surprised and delighted to have Mr. and Mrs. Meredith with us. They both looked very well and also very happy to be with the Charlotte congregation. After morning services, they even remained for some time to…

September 25, 2008

Greetings from Charlotte, It is very encouraging to report that Mr. Meredith is doing much better after the mild stroke he experienced last weekend.  He spent two days in the hospital undergoing some tests, but was released on Monday.  He is now at home and has started daily…

September 18, 2008

Greetings from Charlotte, Reports from south Texas indicate that most of our brethren made it through Hurricane Ike safely, with minimal damage.  On the other hand, the world financial markets appear to be in turmoil. We need to pray that God will enable His Work to continue and to fulfill its…

September 11, 2008

Greetings from Charlotte, It seems that we have entered a period of gathering storms.  Hurricane Hanna ripped through the Caribbean and Hurricane Ike has torn across Cuba and is heading for Texas.  Further north, when the governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin, was nominated as the…

September 04, 2008

Greetings from Charlotte, This has been a short workweek with an American holiday on Monday. However, we had a profitable Church Board meeting this morning and a Living University Board meeting this afternoon.  Last Friday, we transferred international festival assistance funds to Africa and…