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PASTOR GENERAL'S REPORT, April 3, 1981
Church through you, His apostle. That was indeed refreshing! This
was the first time I have been in for instruction since I graduated
in 1966 (except for ministerial conferences).
It was well worth the
wait! We are already excited about the next round of sessions.
We were especially grateful, also, for the privilege of being able
to see and hear you in person at the special meeting which was held
during our session. We look forward to your visit to the Oregon
churches. We are all behind you!
Larry and Karen Walker
Dear Mr. Armstrong:
My wife and I wish to express our deepest thanks for the opportunity
of being part of the eighth Refresher Program. Above all, thank you
for the continued inspiration and example you are to us all. It was
a rare privilege, and a deeply moving experience, to be present at
your return to the Pasadena campus after so long an absence, and to
hear you expound at length the basic organization of the Church.
I
am confident you would not have been disappointed with any aspect
of this refresher session--it has given us a deeper sense of confi
derce and certainty in the direction God is giving His Work and in
the doctrines He has established in His Church. We are returning
to our local Church responsibilities well-armed, with our storehouses
full and overflowing.
Terry and
Beverley
Villiers
Dear Mr. Armstrong:
We have really appreciated the opportunity to come in for the
Refresher Program. The program has been extremely profitable, and
it has also been encouraging to see such a distinct change for the
better in the atmosphere around the campus. The loyalty to Jesus
Christ and the fruits of that loyalty have been very evident both
with those in major responsibilities, and also amongst the "unsung
heroes" of the Work--the many employees and staff working in the
area.
We are among the many who are grateful for the privilege to be able
to support you in this Work, and also to be able to serve in the
ministry. Our personal thanks also goes to all those who instructed
us, teaching as you have taught, so that we can now be better equip
ped in serving the Church. Thank you for your part in the way the
Church is now being directed, and we pray for your continued strong
leadership.
Bob and Kathy Regazzoli
Dear
Mr. Armstrong:
Greetings from New Zealand. Karen and I have just returned home from
the Ministerial Refresher Program. We would like to say THANK YOU
for having instituted the program. Apart from our College training,
it has been the most profitable experience of our ministry.