Weekly Update Library

July 01, 2004

Greetings from Charlotte! The first half of 2004 is now history. It is encouraging to look back on this year so far and consider the blessings God has poured out on His Work. For instance, we are now right on target with our projected budget for the year. We are running an 8.3% increase in income…

June 24, 2004

Hello everyone, The trip to the U.K. and Ireland was interesting, encouraging and productive. I appreciate Dr. Doug Winnail's hospitality and generous help throughout the entire two weeks. We were able to hold two board meetings, conduct two Sabbath services and have two Bible studies. The…

June 17, 2004

Greetings everyone, Meteorologists in Charlotte are not always on target when predicting the weather. However, they have been right for the last few days, saying, "Showers and thunderstorms are in the forecast for most of the day…." This may not be comforting news for those who live in certain…

June 10, 2004

Greetings everyone, Attendance figures and offerings for the Feast of Pentecost are still coming in, but already we can tell they have increased substantially over last year. This is very encouraging and we deeply appreciate the way everyone responded to Mr. Meredith's announcement about the needs…

June 03, 2004

A big hello from Charlotte! Mr. and Mrs. Meredith had a very fine trip to the Kansas City area for Pentecost. There were 292 people in attendance for the Sabbath. For the Feast of Pentecost, they had combined services in Columbia with 346 brethren. The Merediths, Mr. and Mrs. Ames, and Mr.…

May 27, 2004

Greetings from Charlotte! Everything is holding steady here and moving forward. Mr. and Mrs. Meredith, Mr. and Mrs. Ames and Mr. Apartian are traveling out to various congregations for the Pentecost weekend. Please remember them in your prayers and ask God to bless their Church area visits and…

May 20, 2004

Hello everyone, We have a little over one week left before the Feast of Pentecost is here! Never a dull moment in God's Church. Several will be going out from HQ for the Pentecost weekend. Mr. Dibar Apartian will be in Martinique and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ames will be in Oklahoma City. Mr. and Mrs…

May 13, 2004

Greetings everybody, The trip to the Philippines went well in every way. We held ministerial meetings on two days and they were very productive. We had 150 brethren in attendance in Manila on the Sabbath during which we ordained two men and raised in rank a minister. Mr. Catanco Anastacio and Mr.…

May 06, 2004

Greetings everyone, By now most of you have probably received Mr. Meredith's member letter dated April 29, addressed solely to the brethren. Whether those in your district have received it or not, please remind them once again of the Church fast proclaimed for the Sabbath of May 15, 2004…

April 29, 2004

Hello from Charlotte! Many friends and family attended Mr. Carl McNair's funeral last Sunday in northern Arkansas. Mr. McNair was buried just a few miles from the homeplace of his youth. Mr. Roderick Meredith gave a funeral message that strengthened and encouraged all of us. Please remember…

April 22, 2004

Greetings everyone, Mr. Charles Bryce is on his way to Salem, Arkansas—via Joplin where he will be preaching this Sabbath—to attend Mr. Carl McNair's funeral that will take place on Sunday, April 25, at 11:00 a.m. The Merediths, the Ames, a few others and I will be leaving tomorrow to also pay our…

April 15, 2004

Greetings everyone, It grieves us to have to tell you that Mr. Carl McNair died last night at 6 p.m. in Helena, MT. His wife, Dorothy, and children were with him as he peacefully went to sleep. He was an outstanding servant of God and faithful to the end. His future in the Kingdom of God is set…