Dear Friend,

Thank you for your enduring interest in The Good News magazine. Our editors strive to pack each issue with articles about world trends and events, family and social issues and prophecy in the news—all from the perspective of God's Word, the Bible. We also appreciate that you have signed up for this monthly electronic newsletter! In it we strive to provide updates on the work of the United Church of God and its various projects around the globe, plus any breaking news or important announcements.

This month I'd like to inform you of two important developments. The first is about our monthly publication, World News and Prophecy, which provides in-depth commentary and analysis of world news in the light of Bible prophecy.

Recently World News and Prophecy went online! Our managing editor, Darris McNeely, welcomes you to visit the new Web site at www.WNPonline.org. Here you can sign up for your own free subscription to World News and Prophecy and be invited to participate in Longitude—a daily online weblog. A weblog or "blog" is a Web page that displays, in chronological order, the postings by one or more individuals. News items can be referenced with related hyperlinks, personalized with related commentary, then posted to the blog.

The Longitude blog also employs the technology of "podcasting." A podcast is simply a short audio program, 5- to 15-minutes long. Our podcast covers world events as they happen. You are invited to "subscribe" to both the blog and podcasts and in doing so your computer will receive regular notification of new postings.

Also, on May 12, 2005, the 12-man Council of Elders of the United Church of God selected Clyde Kilough as the next president of the Church. The selection of Mr. Kilough concluded a process that lasted nearly 60 days following formal input solicited from Church elders and Council members.

A longtime pastor, Mr. Kilough was elected to the Council in 2001 by the General Conference of Elders. He also previously served as the Council's official reporter from 1997 to 1999. Mr. Kilough will begin his three-year term as president on July 1, 2005. At that time I will again return to my love of pastoring a local congregation for the United Church of God. I have greatly appreciated the opportunity to have served you during my tenure as president. I am fully confident Mr. Kilough will do an exemplary job of leading the United Church of God. Certainly, our diligent prayers and vigorous support are fully behind him.

Finally, as you know, we are committed to proclaiming and teaching godly solutions to the difficulties and challenges people encounter in today's world. We trust that what you read in The Good News, World News and Prophecy and our other literature provides you with valuable understanding and encouragement. Please don't hesitate to let us know if we can be of additional help.

Sincerely,

Roy Holladay
President
United Church of God, an International Association

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