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And so PLAN to come! Make EVERY effort to be there! If there
are circumstances which are real, and are not just carnal "excuses"
or a lack of real spiritual ZEAL---then your Heavenly Father surely
understands---but if you simply don't attend, when you ARE ABLE---
God will hold you accountable.
If any of you find it necessary to observe this sacred service
in your own home, then write IMMEDIATELY, and we'll send you
complete information. Better do it RIGHT AWAY, and send your
letter air mail!
Remember, only those who have completely REPENTED of their
past sins, who have been CONQUERED of God, given themselves to Him
in unconditional surrender, should partake of these symbols of the
body and blood of Jesus Christ. THIS IS NOT THE TIME OR THE PLACE
TO BRING UNCONVERTED FRIENDS OR RELATIVES! THIS IS NOT an
"evangelistic" service for the world---but a solemn occasion FOR
THE PEOPLE OF GOD ONLY!
ALL brethren should remember the seriousness and solemnity of
the Passover. If arriving from a distance and seeing old friends
and other brethren---do not visit or engage in anything more than
a quiet, brief greeting on the night of the Passover. Put it off
until the following day, or the night of the FEAST---a more
appropriate time for visiting and fellowship.
Finally---REMEMBER to be extremely careful! As God's minister
I call upon all of you to PRAY for each other's safety. I'm going
to pray for YOU---and I want you to pray for ME, and all of God's
people. It seems, each year, we must be saddened to hear of some
accident, or mishap to one or two. DON'T LET IT HAPPEN THIS
SPRING!
Some have perhaps assumed that nothing can happen to God's
people---that God will supernaturally intervene, no matter HOW
CARELESS WE GET! That is NOT true. It will be a terrible thing if
I am forced to announce that any of God's own called ones have been
injured or killed in a car wreck!
In closing---PLAN TO COME! You can't afford not to. Let's
all rejoice in this Holy Day season---and GROW in grace and
knowledge, spiritual ZEAL and strength, and in love of the
brethren!
Sincerely, in Jesus' name,
Herbert W. Armstrong