Announcements –April 7, 2018

11:00 A.M. / 2:30 P.M.
Songleader / John McClain / James Myers
Pianist / Ronda Creech / Troy Phelps
Sermonette / Mike Cook / Mike Cook
Special Music / Ashandra Boise and Ray Clore / Carson Fenger and Zach Hoover
Sermon / Joshua Creech / Scott Delamater

Adult Choir Rehearsal, Today: The Adult Choir will meet for rehearsal in the Mail Room at 1:15 p.m. today.

Beyond Today Bible Study, 4/11: The next Beyond Today Bible Study will be held on April 11. Steve Myers will continue the current series on “The Judges.”

Youth Instruction/Sabbath School Classes, 4/14: Sabbath School classes will begin in the Warehouse at 1:25 p.m. on April 14.The Children’s Choir will practice in the Mail Room immediately after class.

Class / Lesson / Teachers
1 / Dorcas – Service to Others / Carolyn Prater, Ray Prater, Heidi Braun, Betty Preston
2 / The Good Samaritan / Courtney Creech, Carson Fenger, Zachary Fenger
3 / The Rich Young Ruler / David Kovalchick, Prisca Kovalchick
4 / The Unforgiving Servant / Nick Hollon, Caleb Creech, Sabrina Clore

Please note that the class on April 28 has been cancelled due to schedule conflicts.

Teen Bible Study, 4/14: The next Teen Bible Study will be held in the Conference Room at 1:30 p.m. on April 14.

Feast of Tabernacles Planning: Although the Feast of Unleavened Bread has just ended,it is already time for planning for the Feast of Tabernacles.Some have already received in the mail their 2018 Festival Planning Brochure.For others it will be arriving over the next few days. It is now available online atfeast.ucg.orgor can be found at the UCG Members web page.

Here are some key dates to remember:

Sunday, April 15– Online registration begins for everyone, and those who qualify for early housing (except Panama City Beach) can begin making reservations.

Tuesday, April 17– Early housing reservations for those going to Panama City Beach begin.

The Sabbaths ofApril 21 & 28– Those who need help registering online can do so through their Festival Advisor.

Sunday, April 22– Housing reservations for the general membership begin (except for Panama City Beach).

Tuesday, April 24–Housing reservations for the general membership begin for those going to Panama City Beach.

Other details and answers can be found in the Festival Planning Brochure.

Challenger West – Change in Dates: For those who are considering applying for the Challenger West young adult program, please note that we have changed the dates. The arrival date is now Monday, July 30, and the departure date is now Wednesday, August 8. This will hopefully help those who plan to attend the Northwest teen camp (or other events) with their travel arrangements.

The deadline for submitting applications for Challenger West is approaching quickly--April 17. Please refer to complete information. If you have any questions, please contact Matthew Fenchel at r at 513-288-2869.

ABC Charity Auction, 4/22: The annual ABC Charity Auction will occur on the afternoon of Sunday, April 22. The Silent Auction is always a fun part of the program, and we will be happy to accept donations for the Silent Auction any time between now and April 20. We also need homemade desserts for the Live Auction. A sign-up list will be on the Information Table. Please feel free to check with Frank Dunkle or David Rains (or other students or faculty) about any questions you may have.

Women’s Retreat Weekend, 4/27-29: All women, high school graduates and up, from the Cincinnati East and North congregations are invited to a weekend of fellowship and spiritual growth. This retreat has been planned to give those of us in the local area an opportunity to build closer relationships with each other.

We will meet at the beautiful Leming House in Milford. The weekend will begin with a reception and seminar on Friday evening, April 27. In addition to church services on the Sabbath, we will have seminars, a luncheon, a guided walk around the onsite community park, and a dinner. On Sunday there will be a seminar and a service project before the concluding luncheon. The complete schedule of activities is available in the flyers on the Information Table.

If you plan to attend, please register as soon as possible, as space is very limited. You can register by signing the list at the Information Table or by sending an email to Connie May at . Please be sure to let us know if you have any special dietary needs. The cost for the full weekend is $60; for the Sabbath only, the cost is $40. You can pay by Venmo (UCG-Cincinnati East); Paypal (); or by check (payable to UCG-WEW; send to Connie May, 120 Westover Drive, Hillsboro, OH 45133).

We hope to see you there!

Inside United Podcast: While visiting Lilongwe, Malawi, Victor Kubik spoke with Brennan Hilgen and his wife, Michala, who have been living and working in Malawi for more than a year. They recounted their experiences with the church in one of the poorest countries on the earth. You can listen to the podcast at

Beyond Today Airing Schedule: Beyond TodayTV airs on WGN America at 8:30 a.m. ET on Fridays.In the Cincinnati Metro area WGN America HD is Channel 74 on Time Warner and Spectrum Cable, Channel 307 on DirecTV, and Channel 239 on DishTV.Cincinnati Bell Fioptics does not carry WGN America.(To find the channel carrying WGN America in other areas please visitwgnamerica.com/channel-finder/and enter your zip code. You will be shown the providers and channel number(s) on which you can watch WGN America.)

All programs can be viewed on-demand on dedicated Beyond Today television channels on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, YouTube, Vimeo, Wii, Xbox, Apple TV and Samsung Smart TV. You can also watch the program online at our website

BT # / Title / Host / Literature Offered / Dates
347 / Do I Have an Immortal Soul?
Does the Bible really say humans have souls that are released from the body at death? Discover the surprising answer! / Steve Myers / Beyond Today, Heaven and Hell: What Does the Bible Really Teach? / April 8-14
349 / God’s Enduring Love for Israel
The Bible explains the divine purpose for Israel’s existence in the ancient world and as a modern nation today. / Darris McNeely / Beyond Today, The Middle East in Bible Prophecy / April 15-21
315 / Who Are the Two Witnesses?
Are they really the source of global trouble the world will soon see? You need to know so you aren’t caught off guard. / Steve Myers / Beyond Today, The Book of Revelation Unveiled / April 22-28
317 / The Moment You Die
What happens after death? Whatever you may think you know can be challenged from the one source that gives the real answer. / Darris McNeely / Beyond Today, What Happens After Death? / April 29 – May 5