Subject: UCG/GCG Meeting in Texas
Sent: 11/18/98 9:06 AM

Letter from Jim Franks:
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Dear Fellow Elders,

On October 29, 1998, a meeting took place in East Texas with old friends from Global and United. We met for lunch and discussed old times as well as the issues which have been raised about the two organizations since their inception.

It would be difficult to summarize several hours of discussion, but our conclusion was that a lot of the brethren want to know what the differences are between the two groups. Our meeting could not answer this question completely, but we both agreed that we needed facts instead of generalizations and perceptions. Therefore we agreed to recommend to the two Councils (UCG and GCG) that they consider reviewing each other's doctrines and if necessary challenging them, in an effort to answer the question to everybody's satisfaction. A proposal to consider such was presented to both Councils by the six participants. Nothing further has been planned.

Nothing more can be said at the present time, but it seemed important to let everyone know that such an informal meeting did take place. In the day of rumors, one can only guess what may be said. It is also fair to say that because of the many overlapping relationships among members of the two organizations, many old friends have continued to fellowship. For this we are very pleased. The untimely death of Colin Adair this past Sunday has made the time we spent together even more meaningful. All those in United are deeply saddened over the death of Mr. Adair and we offer our deepest sympathy to his wife, Margaret, his family, and loved ones.

The six participants in the meeting were: Carl McNair, Colin Adair, Larry Salyer-- from Global; Doug Horchak, Roy Holladay, and Jim Franks from United.

----Jim Franks