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United Church of God to Celebrate Coming Kingdom of God in Eight-Day Christian Festival of Tabernacles
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The United Church of God, active in over 40 countries, will observe the biblical Festival of Tabernacles in September.
The United Church of God, active in over 40 countries, will observe the biblical Festival of Tabernacles in September.

(PRWEB) September 16, 2013 -- Following the example of the 1st century Christian Church as recorded in history, about 13,000 members and families of the United Church of God will observe the annual biblical Festival of Tabernacles which will take place at more than 45 Festival sites across the world. Beginning at sunset on September 18, the eight-day Christian Festival, which includes 22 sites in the United States and Canada, runs September 19-26.

As the Church teaches from the Bible, the annual Festival prophetically reflects the establishment of the Kingdom of God here on earth and the coming reign of Jesus Christ.

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As the Church teaches from the Bible, the annual Festival prophetically reflects the establishment of the Kingdom of God here on earth and the coming reign of Jesus Christ. The United Church of God is a Christian fellowship which follows the example of Jesus Christ (as recorded in the 7th and 8th chapters of the book of John) and the practice of the early Church in observing these important festivals. Numerous biblical and historical accounts record the commitment of 1st century Christians to observe these days which were gradually eclipsed by ancient Hellenist (Greek) and other influences.

“As part of the United Church of God’s commitment to restore and follow the example of the first-century Church, we keep these days, even though they are essentially nontraditional in today’s age and not largely observed by other religious organizations,” explained Victor Kubik, president of the United Church of God. “As authoritatively emphasized in the Old Testament, the Bible teaches that all nations will observe this festival once the Kingdom has truly come,” he continued, referencing chapter 14 in the book of Zechariah.

These three seasons, the Passover and Days of Unleavened Bread, the festival of Pentecost and the fall festival season, were all observed by Jesus and the first-century Church. The latter season is capped by the eight-day Festival of Tabernacles and Last Great Day (also called “the eighth day”). These Holy Days seasons are originally outlined in the book of Leviticus in chapter 23.

Mr. Kubik pointed out that from a biblical perspective, the Festival of Tabernacles pictures the coming time when Jesus will return to earth and directly rule the world for 1,000 years. “As the Feast of Tabernacles represents a coming time of unprecedented harmony and peace, we conduct this annual eight-day event with a strong family focus,” Mr. Kubik explained. Accordingly, members and families take part in daily church services and a whole range of positive family-based activities throughout the Festival.

Church services conducted during the eight-day Festival typically focus on the coming Kingdom of God which Jesus taught about extensively during His earthly ministry. The annual festivals observed earlier in the year by the Church represent the Christian’s redemption from sin through Christ’s sacrifice, the commitment of Christians to put sin out of their lives and the coming of God’s Holy Spirit to strongly empower a Christian to live life in harmony with God’s law and prepare for eternal life.

In 2013, United Church of God members and families will travel to dozens of Festival of Tabernacles sites around the world to take part in this biblical assembly. Church members traditionally observe the earlier festivals in their local areas. However, members follow biblical tenets for observance of the Festival of Tabernacles by residing in temporary quarters.

The Church rents large conference centers or facilities to accommodate over a thousand attendees in some locations. It includes daily worship during the Festival, and members typically stay in nearby hotels to fulfill the temporary nature required by the biblical command (Leviticus 23:42). “Staying in a temporary dwelling such as a hotel underscores the transitory nature of this present world and illustrates how it will be replaced by the prophesied Kingdom of God,” noted Mr. Kubik.

This year, the Festival of Tabernacles will be observed from September 19 (beginning at sunset the evening before) through September 26.

“The emphasis placed by Christ on the coming Kingdom of God is intense, and Church members accordingly take the opportunity to observe this Festival very seriously,” explained Mr. Kubik. School-age children attend the Festival with their parents, and the Church provides tutoring and academic support at many sites to help students stay abreast of coursework while attending the Festival.

More information about the Festival is available in the downloadable Church publications: God’s Holy Day Plan: The Promise of Hope for All Mankind, This is the United Church of God, and The Gospel of the Kingdom.
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About the United Church of God, an International Association: Basing its beliefs on the biblical practices of the original 1st Century Church, the United Church of God maintains congregations in more than 40 countries around the world. Following the recorded example of Jesus Christ and the first apostles, the Church observes the seventh-day Sabbath and the annual Holy Day seasons as outlined in the Old and New Testaments. The main offices of the Church are located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Church produces the Beyond Today television program and publishes the Good News magazine. For more information about the Church and its activities, please visit http://www.ucg.org.

Peter Eddington, United Church of God, http://www.ucg.org, 513-576-9796, [email protected]

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