In This Issue

Pastor General

Part of the controversy surrounding the movie The Passion of the Christ is whether the film is anti-Semitic, writes Pastor General Joseph Tkach. Here’s a related question: Whether or not the film blames the Jews, are they to blame? Page 5.

Financial report

Member contributions for February came to just over $1.2 million, writes controller Ronald Kelly. The church has sold three of five historic homes on campus, with two more to sell soon. Page 8.

Black History Month

Several churches reported events marking Black History Month, including the Big Sandy church combining services with African-American congregations. Billy Johnson, a Korean War veteran in Los Angeles, was honored 50 years after he served. Page 9.

Lessons from the Bible

In Jesus, God shows us that the core of authentic human life is love, writes J. Michael Feazell. The person who loves, Paul wrote, fulfills the law. Page 14.

Youth ministry

Jesus created an environment punctuated by prayerful dependence, writes Jeb Egbert. His desire to be fully connected to the Father should be a powerful reminder of our need to, as Paul said, “pray without ceasing.” Page 16.

Window on the World

Should U.S. congregations support denominational missions or missions outside our fellowship? asks a U.S. pastor. Randal Dick, superintendent of missions, responds in his Window on the World column. Page 22.

Worship Retreats

Registration is now open for the 2004 worship and fellowship retreats. Registration for the regional sites should be completed by June 25. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation letter containing your site’s housing information, activities and the specific times for services, seminars and workshops. Page 24.

Bible Study

God does not show partiality, writes Michael Morrison in his Bible Study on Romans 9. Salvation is not just for the Jews—it is for the Gentiles, too. But has God given up on the Jews? No way. Page 25.

Publishing in WCG

John Halford conludes his series with comments on publications produced in Australia and New Zealand. Page 28.

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