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RADIO CHURCH OF GOD
WORLD HEADQUARTERS
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA
HERBERT W. ARMSTRONG
PRESIDENT and PASTOR
Broadcasting
The WORLD TOMORROW
Publishers of
The PLAIN TRUTH
March 31, 1959
Dear Brethren in Christ:
GREETINGS, in Jesus' name! I'm sending you the special letter
with news about the coming PASSOVER and DAYS OF UNLEAVENED BREAD.
And I have GOOD NEWS for you! This year, for the first time, we
will be holding the full eight day's Feast at FOUR SEPARATE
LOCATIONS! And, for the first time, the Passover and Days of
Unleavened Bread will be observed, for the full eight days, IN
NEW YORK!
This will have to be quite a lengthy letter---but read every
word! Mrs. Armstrong and I will be at the big tabernacle near Big
Sandy, Texas again this year, God willing. Also with us will be
our son, Garner Ted and Mr. Norman Smith from the Headquarters
Church at Pasadena. Mr. Kenneth Swisher, the Pastor of the local
Church at Gladewater will be there for the full eight days, and it
is hoped some of our other ministers from South Texas, and also up
in Missouri will be able to come to the Tabernacle for a few days.
The Passover always begins, according to GOD's calendar, on
the evening of the 14th day of Nisan (or Abib). Remember, God
counts time from SUNSET to SUNSET. This year, God's Passover will
come on the evening of APRIL 21st! If you have a copy of the
"Sacred Calendar" you will see the Passover corresponding to the
22nd of April---but remember God counts the days beginning at
sunset! So the Passover will be observed just after sunset the
evening before, or on April 21st.
The Passover service will be held at 7:30 P.M. This is not a
regular preaching service, but a most solemn gathering,
commemorating our Saviour's death. There should be NO VISITING on
this occasion. I know it is a great temptation to greet old
friends, or to meet new ones, on this first meeting at the
Tabernacle, or wherever God's people will gather together. But
remember these instructions---enter in an attitude of PRAYER,
submissiveness to God, and humility. As you enter the building
(wherever you may be meeting) quickly and quietly find your seat.
Deacons will assist you with coats, towels and basins, showing you
quietly where to place them. Immediately after the service, all
should leave in solemnity and reverence, reserving visiting and
greeting of friends for the following day.
The next evening, which is sunset, April 22nd, marks the
beginning of the first annual Holy Day---the FEAST Day---first Day