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PASTOR GENERAL'S REPORT, March 20, 1981
ROANOKE, VA--ROBERT PERSKY: I am totally elated about the growth in
the Work. It is encouraging, inspiring, and exciting. When Pasadena
is on the right track, it puts all of us in the field and in the
churches on the right track. I thank all of those at Pasadena for
their examples in doing the Work of God.
The 18 men in my Leadership Training Class have shown much fruit in
their attitudes and service. They love the class and are continu
ously thankful for it. Their humble and repentant attitudes are
affecting the entire church. Everyone is extremely excited about
the 30% growth of the Work. They are behind Mr. Armstrong more
than ever before.
MINNEAPOLIS NORTH, MN--LEONARD SCHREIBER: Y.O.U. activities and
attitudes are the best I have ever seen. Parents are beginning to
really take an interest. Everyone appreciated the emphasis on fam
ily activities and articles in the GOOD NEWS pointing parents to
children. Many thanks from us and the whole congregation for the
new YOUTH 81 magazine. We note that each article seems to point
the young people to their parents. This is really an answer to
prayer and a fulfilling of prophecy!
CUMBERLAND-HAGERSTOWN, MD & WINCHESTER, VA--WILLIAM R. PACK: The
Sabbath attendance (Feb. 7) of 115 in Cumberland is an all-time
high. The February monthly Sabbath attendance of 91 is also an
all-time high. I am presently counselling eight PM's for bap
tism--inspiring for a church this size.
Church attendance at Winchester has decreased 20% the past three
months due to the following reasons: 1. 20% of the congregation
attends a monthly Sabbath Bible study in Charlottesville, VA;
2. Several people have moved out of the area; 3. Several people
have begun attending in Hagerstown, MD. On a positive note, Bible
study attendance has been phenominal at 73% the past five months!
Bible study attendance in Hagerstown has been running at 66% average
over the past five months.
SYRACUSE, NY--DAVE PACK: The Syracuse church is absolutely solid as
bedrock. There are no major problems at all at this time! A number
of young people are eager about attending Ambassador College.
PORTSMOUTH, OH--DAVE TREYBIG: Bible study attendance is up due to
Mr. Armstrong's tapes. The announcement of Big Sandy opening as a
junior college brought highly enthusiastic cornments--especially from
parents of college age (18-19) Y.O.U. members.
LONG ISLAND, NY--FRANK R. MC CRADY JR:
The Long Island youth pre
pared an area-wide social and dance. It was a tremendous success.
Youth in 21 churches were invited. As Pastor in this area, I am very
pleased with our youth. They are a fine group--respectful and good
sports all around. They are holding up good against peer pressure,
which is very strong to say the least. They speak very highly of the
Church and what it stands for and respect Mr. Armstrong very much.
BROOKLYN-QUEENS, NY--LESLIE A. SCHMEDES: We are experiencing a
period of tranquility and unity. Mr. Armstrong's direction is