Letters in response to the September-October 2023 issue of Beyond Today

I’m reading the September-October 2023 issue. This is amazing! I am 58 years old. I’ve studied with many faiths. They all have some truth, and some have more truth than others. What it all boils down to is that I believe you guys at Beyond Today have more truth than the ones I mentioned, especially concerning the end times and the Kingdom of God. The others I stud-ied have little to no insight on the subject at all. Some of them believe we die and either float off to heaven as a spirit or get sent straight to hell for eternal torment in fire. I am, at this point, ready to learn more and follow the truth. -- From the Internet

Thanks for your continuing study. For others who are interested, send for or download our free study guide Heaven and Hell: What Does the Bible Really Teach?

Hello! I am a subscriber to Beyond Today magazine, and I love it! I’ve learned so much by reading it. I would like to have it sent to my adult children. Also, I would like to watch live services on my computer, as there are no churches near me. Again, thank you so much for such an informative and enlightening magazine! God bless. -- From the Internet

We are happy to provide the magazine. A gift copy may be requested for friends and family. And for live services, see ucg.org/webcast .

Good afternoon, I always look forward to receiving the latest issue of your magazine Gute Nachrichten (the German language version of Beyond Today magazine). Everything is very clear and obvious and always true. Best wishes and stay well. -- Subscriber in Germany

Letters in response to previous issues and other literature

Thanks so much for sending the July-August issue. The section on archaeology and the Bible was so interesting. -- From the Internet

I would like to thank you for all the information that we receive by mail about all the feast days and the Sabbath. It has greatly broadened my horizon. I happen to live in an area where you do not have a Church of God location. Thanks for the information. -- Reader in Australia

I am enclosing part of my tithe to help support your work of providing free literature to anyone who requests it. I especially appreciate that the booklets are backed up by Scripture from the Bible. As I read them, I have been gaining wisdom and knowledge about past, present and future history, as well as God’s love for mankind. What a destiny—to be sons and daughters in God’s eternal Kingdom! God bless you all. -- Reader in Canada

Today I heard your message that Jesus made them man and woman to unite in marriage. No one should interpret that in any other way, shape or form. Thank you for speaking up like a true disciple of Jesus. I can’t wait to meet you face to face in the new world. -- Viewer in Australia

Thank you for having sermons on Halloween. I have been anti-Halloween for years. It is nice to watch sermons explaining why Halloween is wrong. As a kid I celebrated, but once I learned what Halloween was, I became anti-Halloween. I have watched or listened to a few sermons on your site (not just about Halloween). Thank you for making sermons available for me to listen to. I have a lot to learn and want to keep learning. -- From the Internet

Reader looking for a church congregation

I hope this message finds you well. I have been following the teachings and values of the United Church of God for some time now, and I feel a strong connection to the faith and principles it represents. While I am unable to attend a local congre-gation since the closest one is too far away, I am eager to formally commit to UCG and become an official member. Thank you for taking the time to consider my request. -- Reader in Brazil

Thanks for your letter, and we’re glad to hear of your faith and desire to join a local congregation of like-minded disciples. If the congregation closest to you is still too far away to be able to attend regularly, please reach out to the pastor of that congregation. Let him know who you are and your situation, and he can give you guidance on how best to participate. To find the full list of congregations, head to ucg.org/congregations.