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Preaching the true gospel in Europe

What's new in preaching the true gospel of the
Kingdom of God in German-speaking Europe?

June 22, 2009: A geology professor associated with several German universities has inquired to see if UCOG President Paul Kieffer and Mario Seiglie would be available as guests at a university panel discussion on creation and evolution. The professor is a subscriber to "Gute Nachrichten" [German "Good News"] and is impressed with the quality of the material published on creation and evolution.

June 15, 2009: All 206 songs in the new German-language hymnal have been typeset, and proofreading of the individual hymnal pages is now half completed. The new hymnal will be used in worship services of the Vereinte Kirche Gottes ["United Church of God-Germany"]. The German hymnal is a one-to-one reproduction of the new United Church of God hymnal with some additional hymns from the old German hymnal currently in use. The new hymnal will be printed by Köllen Druck in Bonn in September 2009 and will be available for use by members at this year's Feast of Tabernacles in Schluchsee, Germany.

June 9, 2009: Fundraising thermometer United Christian Outreach Germany's fundraiser has reached its goal to provide $1000 for airfare and visa expenses for United Church of God member Mnazakan Poghossjan to attend this year's Feast of Tabernacles in Schluchsee, Germany. Mr. Poghassjan speaks fluent German and is the only member of the United Church of God in Armenia. He is currently unemployed. Without additional financial assistance, he would not be able to attend the Feast.

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What's new in Germany & Europe? 

News & views about a continent soon to
play a decisive role in biblical prophecy

June 30, 2009: Germany’s constitutional court rules today that the EU treaty of Lisbon is not in conflict with the German constitution. However, the high court also ruled that any transfer of sovereignty from Berlin to Brussels must be approved by the Bundestag. Read more »

May 30, 2009: Voters in the European Union are called to the polls next week to select representatives for the European Parliament. However, voter turnout is expected to be low. Would a direct election for an EU President promote greater interest in the EU? Read more »

May 6, 2009: The Czech senate has approved the EU treaty of Lisbon, removing a big obstacle to the treaty’s implementation. Now all that remains is for Czech president Klaus to sign the treaty and for Irish voters to approve it in a 2nd referendum later this year. Read more »

April 6, 2009: When President Barack Obama spoke out at the EU-USA summit in favor of EU membership for Turkey, France and Germany responded with "No, we can’t!" In fact, Germany and France oppose any enlargement of the EU unless the Lisbon treaty is approved. Read more »

March 24, 2009: Anyone who wants to buy gold, oil or securities on world markets usually pays with the U.S. dollar. The dollar has been the leading reserve and trading currency since World War II. The worldwide financial crisis now prompts China to challenge the dollar. Read more »

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