We need to continually look at ourselves and measure our progress to God's statutes. Through the afflications we face we have the ability to promote the glory of God and to learn to turn towards God for help and strength. Trials and afflications can als help show us our sins and test us in this life before God's Kingdom comes. God can use trials to build and grow His fruit in us.

Gary Weckerly

United Church of God Elder

Gary and Nancy Weckerly live in Canton Michigan and serve in the Detroit and Ann Arbor Congregations. Gary and Nancy were married in 1968 and began attending in 1973. Gary was ordained a local Elder in 1993 and he continues to work full time in Industrial Sales.