January 2008 Edition of “The Journal:News of the Churches of God” is Out

The January 2008 edition of Dixon Cartwright’s The Journal is now out.

The main stories include Legacy’s visit to King Bhumibol of Thailand’s 80th birthday, UCG’s pending move to Texas (see also United Church of God Buys Texas Property), that the Big Sandy COG expelled a board member (see also Church of God Big Sandy Reports Board Problem), Tom Kerry, the two witnesses, doors, Feast of Tabernacles reports, Chuck Dickerson, and various letters to the editor.

FWIW, my writings were mentioned in one article and two letters to the editor.

Related to Tom Kerry, The Journal reported:

Tom Kerry, pastor of the Church of God New Orleans, which meets in Gretna, La., says reports of his indictment on a charge of bankruptcy fraud in November 2007 don’t tell the whole story…

Mr. Kerry said he is glad for the opportunity to “clarify” the situation after THE JOURNAL asked him to comment on a news account of his indictment.

“The news release was in reference to my bankruptcy a couple of years ago in relation to a nonreported financial account,” he said.

“The truth is I did not report the account. The understanding I had received from my original attorney—fired early on—was that I was allowed to retain that account because that particular account was my only means of support at the time.”

The money-market account was one Mr. Kerry used to “trade on Wall Street,” he said.

The Journal also reported:

Chuck Dickerson dies
MINDEN, Nev.—Chuck Dickerson, 64, former WCG minister, died Jan. 13, 2008, of a heart attack after several years of deteriorating health. Mr. Dickerson was a 1969 graduate of Ambassador College in Pasadena, Calif. He served as a minister for 11 years and then pursued other interests in Nevada, mainly operating a smallaircraft-repair business and flying charter planes. He is survived by his wife, Terri; his brother John of Fayetteville, Ark.; his son hris of Minden; his daughter Jo Lynn of Las Vegas, Nev.; his daughter Kelly of Denver, Colo.; nd several grandchildren. Mrs. Dickerson receives mail at 2618 Gordon Ave, Minden, Nev. 89423, U.S.A.

Further information information on several of these news stories is available at the following pdf link:

Front and Back Pages of The Journal, January 2008.

Some related articles may include:

Teachings and Practices of Legacy Institute Works mainly in Asia and is led by Leon Sexton.
Who Are The Two Witnesses? What is their job? What does the Bible reveal? What has the Church of God taught on this subject? Might even Roman Catholic prophecies give some clues here?
Differences between the Living Church of God and United Church of God This article provides quotes information from the two largest groups which had their origins in WCG as well as commentary.
The Feast of Tabernacles: A Time for Christians? Is this pilgrimage holy day still valid? Does it teach anything relevant for today’s Christians?
LCG 2007 Feast of Tabernacles’ Information Here is information on many Feast of Tabernacles locations for last year.