Church of God News

The Restored Church of God Staff Attends Groundbreaking Ceremony

Headquarters staff, volunteers, ministers, wives and children gathered on Thursday, May 10, for the official onsite groundbreaking ceremony commencing construction of its new World Headquarters Complex in Wadsworth, Ohio. The ceremony took place where the cornerstone of the 40,000 square foot Hall of Administration will be laid.

Mr. David Pack turned the first shovel of earth and gave the signal for construction to begin on the temporary road that will lead to the construction site. Permits for this phase of the project were granted by the City of Wadsworth, and enable Medina County to now issue the final shell permits to begin excavation.

World Headquarters Building Updates: Six “virtual tour” videos have been posted to supplement an array of images. These tours provide a much closer look at the Administration Building from multiple angles. As work continues on the land, 3D models of the building, topography and landscaping (including modification of the lake) will also be updated.

Vital, Eye-opening New Sermon: The book of Revelation twice describes a group called “the Synagogue of Satan”: “...I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan” (2:9) and “I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before your feet, and to know that I have loved you” (3:9).

What is the Synagogue of Satan? Who are they? Do its members meet as a group? Is it a particular organization? Was it the WCG apostates? Is it false Christianity? Or something else? Can we know—conclusively? How do its members “blaspheme”? What does it mean “say they are Jews”?—and how do they “lie”? These imposters are shown to persecute Philadelphia at the end. How do they do this? And how do their actions relate to you?

God intended His servants at the end of the age be able to answer these and all related questions (Rev. 1:1)!

Mr. Herbert Armstrong wrote and spoke little or nothing directly about this “synagogue,” although he left certain unmistakable clues that speak volumes in finally identifying them. The sermon includes these clues—and how they help connect the dots. As with everything else in the Bible, the term “synagogue of Satan” has been misunderstood and misrepresented in the world, and even been hijacked by anti-Semites and other racist groups to serve their own Satanic agendas.

Titled “The ‘Synagogue of Satan’ Identified—and Marked!”, Mr. David Pack’s sermon shows how the Bible—God!—interprets exactly who are these people—and explains the grave implications for those held under their destructive influence! The sermon at a point includes a public “marking” (Rom. 16:17) of certain men—there could be many more—and why this has become necessary. The delivery is meticulous, and removes ALL DOUBT in one of the most compelling messages you will ever hear.

Mr. Pack states, “I cannot think of a more important sermon for God’s people at the end of the age. Every member in LCG, UCG, COGwa, PCG and COGaic—but also those in every splinter and sliver!—should hear it, and probably more than once. The listener will almost certainly want to do this.”

New Article for WCG Splinters: Isaiah 58:1 describes a commission—a special duty. Herbert Armstrong understood and fulfilled it. Quietly rejected as “too strong for today,” this all-important command has now been universally forgotten. An electrifying shock to the senses, Mr. Pack’s unique article “‘Cry Aloud, Spare Not’—What ALL Forgot!” will destroy your comfort zone!

Local Article Read Around the World: An article by Colette M. Jenkins profiling The Restored Church of God, which first appeared in The Akron Beacon Journal on March 10, 2012, has now been featured online by national and international newspapers and magazines, including Forbes; and such diverse locations as The Kansas City Star (MO), The Olympian, News Tribune and Bellingham Herald in Washington, The Idaho Statesman, The Sacramento Bee (with sister papers in Modesto and Fresno), The State (Columbia, SC), Centre Daily Times (State College, PA), Morning Star (Toronto, Canada), The Economic Times (New Delhi, India) and many others.

The article, titled “Wadsworth Church Continues Bible Prophecy Ministry,” provides a broad overview of the Work of the Church, and discusses the plans for the new Headquarters campus, which will begin construction in April. (Papers outside Ohio modified the article title to “Ohio Church Continues Bible Prophecy Ministry.”)

The initial attention of the paper was toward the Headquarters complex, but this has led to a rapid expansion in public awareness of many aspects of God’s Church, including the good news it announces. Here are several excerpts:

“David C. Pack is determined to do whatever he can to share the Gospel message of the return of Jesus Christ and the coming of the Kingdom of God.”

“‘We offer more literature than any organization on earth and we give it away,’ said Pack, president and pastor general of the Restored Church of God. ‘Our goal is to teach a way of life that is based on giving.’”

“‘You must study diligently,’ Pack urges his viewers. ‘When Christ returns, it will usher in peace for all nations. The Earth will never blow up. It will never be destroyed…Christ and the saints will rule all nations…all government corruption will be gone…all religious deception and confusion will be gone.’”

In response to the article, Wadsworth Mayor Robin Laubaugh wrote Mr. Pack, a well-respected member of the community for over 20 years, “Congratulations on the Beacon Journal Article. I thought the article was quite good and you certainly received prime placement! The Restored Church of God has called Wadsworth their home for many years now, and we look forward to the development of the campus for their headquarters. It will certainly be a welcome addition to our community. It has been a pleasure to work with The Restored Church of God with their plans and we are appreciative they chose Wadsworth for their exciting expansion.”

New Open Letter Addressing Ronald Weinland’s Prophecies: Mr. Pack has written an extensive Open Letter to followers of the Church of God – PKG. It is titled “Ron Weinland—Spectacularly Wrong!”

Over recent years, Ronald Weinland fell into ridiculous teachings on many topics, but especially his framework of prophecy. He has announced a series of failed predictions. He is most noted for predicting that Jesus Christ will return on May 27, 2012.

Opening with a more than cursory overview of the truth of prophecy, including some brief statements from Mr. Armstrong, this article goes on to identify and refute Weinland’s bizarre, totally unscriptural prophetic scenario. Addressing a number of topics in a way you have not seen, it is a tool to help misled followers untangle themselves from a web of error and delusion.