Weekly Update Library

November 16, 2006

Greetings from Charlotte, We have just concluded a very profitable Council of Elders meeting here in Charlotte.  Mr. Meredith chaired the sessions, which included an update on the state of the Work, reports from Regional Directors and Regional Pastors, feedback on the Ministerial Conference…

November 09, 2006

Greetings from Charlotte, Mr. Meredith addressed a meeting of the Headquarters staff on Wednesday about the importance of understanding the arguments used by critics of the Church today.  I spoke about the importance of gaining an education so God can use us as instruments in His hands. …

November 02, 2006

Greetings from Charlotte, At this time of year, many of you in the northern hemisphere are enjoying the beautiful Fall foliage, while those "down under" are looking at the new leaves and flowers of Spring and early Summer.  Here in Charlotte, we are busy looking over Festival Surveys and…

October 26, 2006

Greetings from Charlotte,  We are receiving reports that brethren around the world have had a very inspiring Feast of Tabernacles.  Many positive comments have been made about sermons, attitudes, activities and fellowship that are very encouraging.  Regrettably, some are struggling…

September 27, 2006

Greetings from Charlotte, The traveling speakers from headquarters all had very positive visits in a number of Church areas on the Feast of Trumpets.  We are all looking forward to the Day of Atonement and then heading off to the Feast of Tabernacles.  Let's earnestly pray that God will…

September 21, 2006

Greetings from Charlotte,  The Fall Holy Days begin this Sabbath with the Feast of Trumpets!  Mr. and Mrs. Meredith are off to New England for the Sabbath, Mr. and Mrs. Ames will be heading for Louisiana, Mr. and Mrs. Apartian will be going to Asheville, North Carolina, and I will be…

September 14, 2006

Greetings everyone, This week, Mr. Meredith, Mr. Ames and Mr. Wally Smith recorded the following five telecasts: Presenter         Title              …

September 07, 2006

Greetings everyone,  This morning, Mr. Meredith called a Headquarters staff meeting to motivate us just before the Feast of Tabernacles. He told us to work harder, with more zeal and determination. He exhorted us to become bigger and sharper minded, to improve our skills—and not to waste time…

August 31, 2006

Greetings from Charlotte,  As announced in last week's The World Ahead, Mr. Rod King, United Kingdom Regional Director, recorded two television programs while visiting Headquarters in Charlotte. His programs' titles are "America and Britain, 'a Special Relationship'" and "Who Made…

August 24, 2006

Greetings from Charlotte, This has been a productive week.  Mr. Meredith and Mr. Ames recorded four Tomorrow's World programs for the new TV season on the upgraded studio set.  The Editorial Department is hard at work doing final edits on the next issue of The Living Church…

August 17, 2006

Greetings from Charlotte, It is good to be back in Charlotte after several weeks of travel.  It was really inspiring to see the young people and the program at Living Youth Camp in Michigan. It was also encouraging to visit our offices and brethren in growing congregations in the Caribbean.…

August 10, 2006

FROM THE PRESIDING EVANGELIST Greetings Fellow Ministers,   All is well here at Headquarters and we are happy to have Dr. Winnail back with us from his trip to the Caribbean. Although the income is kind of dragging this time of year, we are very grateful for the…