Church, and gave himself for it, that he might sanctify
and cleanse it ... that he might present it to himself a
GLORIOUS Church not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such
thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish."
But we still have spots and wrinkles and blemishes
to clean out!
Now we have come to the time Ambassador College is
starting its 33rd year. Most of the Faculty will come to
Tucson for a meeting with me on Tuesday of this week.
Several former area co-ordinators are arriving for
a sabbatical term at the college.
Arrangements have finally been completed for the annual
Ministerial Conference, which will be held in Tucson again
this coming January 21, 22, and 23.
Mr. Rader is winding up his trip into China, making
preparations for my visit with the leaders of the Peoples'
Republic of China next month. Until he returns, I cannot
decide whether the budget will allow all ministers, even
local elders, to attend or not.
Plans have been progressing exceptionally well for
my visit with top officials there next month.
Right now we are looking forward with great
anticipation to the Feast of Tabernacles. The Festival
Department has been hard at work making all plans since
the end of last year's Feast. We are expecting it to be
the GREATEST EVER!
Through the Y.O.U. and the Y.E.S. organization, new
plans are being made for the children at the Feast, which
I find extremely important and exciting. Plans are being
laid to bring all family units together, and to initiate
a more active participation on the part of children than
ever before.
Real important progress has been made during the past
year in setting the Church and entire Work back solidly
on GOD'S TRACK! The Church WILL be made ready for Christ's
coming! God says so in Revelation 19:7!
It is necessary for the present that you continue
sending tithes and offerings in my name, to Tucson, Arizona.
An office has been opened here, and a portion of the Mail
Processing Department moved here to receive and process
the in-coming mail.
We have been making more really significant progress
in the action of the State of California attempting to take
over, manage and RUN the Church and the Work of God. More
and more, other churches and religious organizations are
lining up behind us, on our side, in this suit. It is still