Our special thanks to all the brethren involved in The Good News magazine and brochure distribution programs. Even though a number of significant changes, in terms of reduced magazine quantities, have taken place recently, the volunteers have been highly supportive. Below are a few comments from some of the brethren who are participating.

—John LaBissoniere

Oakland, California

The Good News newsstand distribution program in the San Francisco Bay Area is small but active. We distribute magazines through news racks on city sidewalks in San Francisco and Petaluma and on displays in other indoor locations. Our aim is to provide others with some of the good things God has provided to us.

As representative Alex Ruiz says, distributing magazines doesn't take experience or special talents. Alex is pleased to help out as he can.

Lud Kiramidjian, another newsstand representative, once described how he was informed by a news agent that a reader asked when the next issue would be delivered.

Our outdoor news rack "repairman," Rick Dawson, serves by removing dents from the displays, repainting them and replacing broken plastic windows as needed.

We know that we're not about to change the world today, but we can offer hope for those who are looking for it.

—Tom Meece

Cumberland, Maryland

We are a small group of about 15 brethren involved in Good News distribution. The work is being done. We received an inspiring letter from an individual in prison. It is exciting to be involved.
—Richard Ebersole

Springfield, Illinois

The Springfield congregation started with the Good News newsstand program in May 2002. I approached the manager of one of our two Wal-Mart Super Centers in Decatur, Illinois, about possibly putting a stand at the exit of the Wal-Mart Food Center. He was immediately impressed by the magazine and said yes.
—Paul Abbott

Asheville, North Carolina

I service three Good News magazine and brochure distribution locations including a large health food location, a popular restaurant and a wellness center. In the wellness center we had placed the current issue and a couple of back issues. We noticed one woman took copies of all three issues. At the restaurant, one man came by and said he liked the magazine. Another time as we were placing magazines on the display, a man said he always got a copy of the new issue when it came out. Another man wanted to know how often I refilled the display. I do feel there are people out there who would like to know God's truth.
—Rosemary Arrowood

Northern Arizona

We are currently placing magazines in the cities of Cottonwood, Sedona, Prescott Valley, Prescott, Flagstaff and the village of Oak Creek. We have a very fine group of volunteers. All are very interested in getting the message out to the world and to northern Arizona. We have two families attending services as a result of this program. We all know we are doing a small part in our area to get the message out to the world.
—Jim Rogers

Eugene, Oregon

We began our Good News distribution program in Eugene a few months ago. As a contact representative, I have found that most store managers were pleasant when I presented our distribution program to them. Once God begins opening outlets, it becomes evident that He is behind it. In many instances I would hardly speak a sentence when the store manager would respond with "yes." As the program has grown, so has involvement by the brethren here and in our sister congregations in Roseburg and Coos Bay. God is involved in reaching people and proclaiming His truth both locally and to the world.
—Gerald Bilyeu

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Being involved in the newsstand distribution has really brought home to me that I am a member of the Body of Christ, joining in the commission to preach the gospel to the world. There is absolutely nothing like the feeling of walking up to a display and seeing how the magazines have disappeared or of going to add new magazines and seeing someone sitting nearby reading a copy. God told us to preach the gospel to the world for a witness, and I'm doing my little bit to get that done.
—Tammy Kohler