In India, they visited a group located in the northern state of Mizoram, called the Church of God ( Israel), which has expressed interest in becoming part of United. This group first contacted United in 1998 and since then Mr. Baker has visited them on three occasions prior to this trip. Since their inception in the early 1970s, the Church of God ( Israel) has come to hold many beliefs in common with United. Since contacting United in 1998, they have been using our literature as the basis for their Sabbath services and teachings. Mr. Franks reported that desire to become part of United seems to be sincere on the part of their elders and the 250 members, made up of three congregations. Mr. Franks and Mr. Baker discussed with church leaders doctrinal differences between the two groups.