The Journal: News of the Churches of God

The Journal lists Feast of Tabernacles sites for 2000

By Mac Overton

Following is a list of Feast of Tabernacles sites The Journal was aware of at press time. Information for the listing comes from The Olive Branch's Web site (www.olivebranches.net), other Web sites and information sent directly to The Journal.

Unless otherwise stated, The Journal believes each listing represents a Feast observance beginning Friday evening, Oct. 13, and running through Saturday, Oct. 21, 2000. Please send updates for subsequent versions of this list to jmomac@aol.com or fax them to (903) 636-9965. Listing here does not constitute endorsement of any group or site by The Journal.

United States

Arkansas--Hot Springs: Points of Truth Christian Ministries (Larry Lasiter), (501) 498-4524). Hot Springs: Church of God, a Christian Fellowship, (877) 846-2072. Pocahontas: Little Children of Jesus Christ, (870) 892-7843.

Alaska--Girdwood: Living Church of God, (619) 613-7970.

California--San Diego: Living Church of God, (619) 613-7970. Escondido (San Diego): United Church of God AIA, (513) 576-9796. South Lake Tahoe: Church of God International, (903) 825-2525. Ventura (cosponsored by United Christian Ministries [Ray Wooten] and Guardian Ministries [David Antion]): (888) 985-9066. Kings Beach: Intercontinental Church of God (Garner Ted Armstrong), (903) 561-7070. Pasadena: Triumph Prophetic Ministries (Bill Dankenbring) will probably have a site in or near Pasadena, but the location has not been determined. Write P.O. Box 292, Altadena, Calif. 91003, U.S.A., or E-mail Triumph at triumphpro@aol.com. Catalina Island: The Church of God Restored, (888) 309-4787.

Colorado--Estes Park: UCG-AIA, (513) 576-9796.

Connecticut--Mystic Seaport: Northeast Church of God, (203) 333-9214 or (860) 651-7690, or by e-mail to jdcarruthers@worldnet.att.net.

Florida--Panama City: Living Church of God, (619) 613-7970. Panama City Beach: UCG-AIA, (513) 576-9796. Destin: Church of God Big Sandy, (800) 946-5545. Niceville: Christian Educational Ministries (Ron Dart), (903) 509-2999. Orlando: Mark Kaplan, feastfever@usa.com, http://go.to/feastfever or 2130 W. Crescent Ave., Apt. 1130, Anaheim, Calif. 92801. Panama City Beach: Intercontinental Church of God (Garner Ted Armstrong), (903) 561-7070. Fort Walton Beach: Church of God Outreach Ministries, contact Jim Ussery at (501) 565-7283 or Ian Hufton at (903) 769-3520.

Georgia--Jekyll Island: UCG-AIA, (513) 576-9796. Jekyll Island: Cornerstone Publications (Jim Rector), (903) 792-1352.

Hawaii--Lihue, Kauai, UCG-AIA, (513) 576-9796.

Kansas--Lawrence: Yahweh's New Covenant Assembly (YNCA), (573) 642-6566.

Kentucky--Louisville: UCG-AIA, (513) 576-9796. Land-Between-the-Lakes: Church of God International, (903) 825-2525. Paducah (independent): (618) 253-6051 or (270) 522-0972. Paducah: Belleville (Ill.) Church of God, contact pastor Al Buchanan, P.O. Box 764, Glen Carbon, Ill. 62034, or e-mail him at al_buchanan@hotmail.com.

Massachusetts--Cape Cod: Church of God, a Christian Fellowship, (877) 846-2072.

Missouri--Ozarks: Living Church of God, (619) 613-7970. Branson: UCG-AIA, (513) 576-9796. Table Rock Lake: Intercontinental Church of God (Garner Ted Armstrong), (903) 561-7070. Branson: Church of God in Truth (James Russell); call (800) 328-5199 for reservations. Feast dates for Church of God in Truth are Oct. 10-18. Lake Ozark: Mid-Missouri Church of God, register at the Lake Ozark Resort and Conference Center. All COG Sabbatarians are welcome. For more information, call Wyatt "Duke" Schneider at (573) 372-3221 or E-mail ddinmo@mail.usmo.com.

New Mexico--Angel Fire: Church of God Big Sandy, (800) 946-5545 or warrentex@aol.com.

Oklahoma--Wagoner: Jointly sponsored by Church of God International, (903) 825-2525, and Church of God Outreach Ministries, (800) 611-8080. Lake Texoma: Steven and Suzanne Kieler, (515) 576-5743. Lake Murray State Park: East Texas Fellowship, contact Tim Kelley at n55154@aol.com or (903) 769-2750.

Oregon--Bend: UCG-AIA, (513) 576-9796. Bend: Church of God, a Christian Fellowship, (877) 846-2072. Glendale: Omega Praise Fellowship of Southern Oregon, (541) 479-0467.

Pennsylvania--Gettysburg: UCG-AIA, (513) 576-9796.

South Carolina--Myrtle Beach: Church of God International, (903) 825-2525.

Tennessee--Pigeon Forge: Living Church of God, (619) 613-7970. Sevierville: United Christian Ministries (Ray Wooten), (888) 985-9066. Montgomery Bell State Park: LAMB Fellowship (615) 683-6104.

Texas--Big Sandy: Church of God Big Sandy, (800) 946-5545. Galveston: Church of God Evangelistic Association (David J. Smith), (972) 937-2227. Kerrville: Living Church of God, (619) 613-7970. Corpus Christi: UCG-AIA, (513) 576-9796. San Antonio: Church of God Outreach Ministries (Julian Cruz), (210) 333-7229. Austin: Christian Church of God (Jeff Booth), (806) 353-4400.

Virginia--Crewe: Yahweh's Assemblies in Yahshua, (804) 645-1374.

Wisconsin--Wisconsin Dells: UCG-AIA, (513) 576-9796. Wisconsin Dells: Church of God Big Sandy, (800) 946-5545.

Worldwide Church of God U.S. Sites--The WCG will sponsor six sites in the United States this year. On its Web site, however, the WCG states: ". . . We . . . know the Old Testament festivals are not required for Christians." The WCG will hold a "traditional" eight-day festival at three sites: Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Davenport, Iowa; and Seaside, Ore. In addition, three sites will offer services over four-day "extended weekends." They include Saratoga Springs, N.Y.; Hot Springs, Ark.; and Palm Springs, Calif. For more information on WCG sites, call (626) 304-6000.

Philadelphia Church of God--The Philadelphia Church of God (Gerald Flurry) will have Feast sites, but attendance is normally limited to PCG members. For information write the PCG at P.O. Box 3700, Edmond, Okla. 73083,U.S.A., or call (405) 340-7474.

Church of God, an International Community (David Hulme) will sponsor Feast sites. For information, call (888) 777-7203 or write at info@vision.org.

Other countries

Some entries in the following list are specific sites; some mention countries and churches only. For specific festival locations, if not otherwise indicated, contact the appropriate church or fellowship. Some sites have local contacts, but for sites sponsored by the larger groups the U.S. phone number, if available, is listed.

Argentina--Sierra de la Ventana: UCG-AIA, (513) 576-9796.

Australia--Hobart, Tasmania: UCG-AIA, (513) 576-9796. Merimbula, New South Wales: UCG-AIA, (513) 576-9796. Noosa Heads, Queensland: UCG-AIA, (513) 576-9796. Albury: Intercontinental Church of God (Garner Ted Armstrong), (903) 561-7070. Ballina, New South Wales: Church of God International, (903) 825-2525. Eastern Australia: Living Church of God (site location not otherwise specified), (619) 673-7470. Endeavour Hills: John George, P.O. Box 179, Endeavour Hills, Victoria 3802, Australia. Southport (North end of the Gold Coast), Church of God-A Christian Fellowship, contact Wray Zehrung by e-mail at wray@zcom.com.au, or get check out their web site at www.cgcf.org/holydays/tb/2000/au/.

Canada--Kolowna, B.C.: UCG-AIA, (513) 576-9796. Mont-Orford, Que.: UCG-AIA, (513) 576-9796. Niagara Falls, Ont.: Church of God, a Christian Fellowship, (877) 846-2072. Prince Edward Island: Living Church of God, (619) 673-7470. Cranbrook, B.C.: Living Church of God, (619) 673-7470. Montreal, Que.: Living Church of God, (619) 673-7470.

Caribbean--St. Philip, Barbados: UCG-AIA, (513) 576-9796. Ocho Rios, Jamaica: UCG-AIA, (513) 576-9796. Ocho Rios, Jamaica: Church of God International, (903) 825-2525. Location not specified: Church of God, a Christian Fellowship, (877) 846-2072. Location not specified: Living Church of God, (619) 673-7470.

Chile--Maitencillo: UCG-AIA, (513) 576-9796.

Estonia--Tartu: UCG-AIA, (513) 576-9796.

France--Gilette: UCG-AIA, (513) 576-9796. Port Bail: (619) 673-7470.

Germany--Schuluchsee: UCG-AIA, (513) 576-9796.

Guatemala--Antiqua: UCG-AIA, (513) 576-9796.

Italy--Sabuadia: UCG-AIA, (513) 576-9796.

Jordan--Amman: UCG-AIA, (513) 576-9796.

Kenya--Tigoni: UCG-AIA, (513) 576-9796.

Malaysia--Penang: Living Church of God, (619) 673-7470.

Mexico--Acapulco: UCG-AIA, (513) 576-9796. Puerto Vallarta: Building Bridges Fellowship, Phoenix, AZ. Contact Wayne or Claudia Speed, (623)-465-0418 or (623) 465-5200 (fax), www.buildingbridgesphx.com.

New Zealand--Taupo: UCG-AIA (513) 576-9796. Vanuatu: Living Church of God (619) 673-7470.

Nigeria--Lagos: UCG-AIA, (513) 576-9796.

Papua New Guinea--Location not specified: Living Church of God (619) 673-7470.

Peru--Huanchaco: UCG-AIA, (513) 576-9796.

Philippines--Davao City: UCG-AIA, (513) 576-9796. Iloilo City: (513) 576-9796. Manila: Church of God International, (903) 825-2525. Naga City: Church of God International, (903) 825-2525. Location not specified: Living Church of God, (619) 673-7470.

Africa--Uvongo, South Africa: UCG-AIA, (513) 576-9796. Mumbwa, Zambia: UCG-AIA, (513) 576-9796. Harare, Zimbabwe: UCG-AIA, (513) 576-9796. Kenya (exact location not specified): Living Church of God, (619) 673-7470.

Tonga--Mu'a: UCG-AIA, (513) 576-9796.

United Kingdom--York, England: UCG-AIA, (513) 576-9796. Rye, England: Intercontinental Church of God, (Garner Ted Armstrong), (903) 561-7070. Derbyshire: Global Church of God (UK), call 01332 342250. Llandudno, North Wales: Church of God Outreach Ministries (CGOM). Telephone James McBride at +44 (0) 1526 861217 or +44 (0) 1490 460414, or contact him by E-mail at coguk@aol.com.

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