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PASTOR GENERAL'S REPORT, JULY 10, 1981
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It was plain to us that God inspired this programme, and we believe all
those yet to come will echo this conviction. We returned home anxious
to remember and cement all we received, and to be able to share it with
our congregations.
Though we didn't manage to thank you and your
colleagues personally in every case, we would like to spell out our
thanks to you, and to Mr. Blackwell, Dr. Hoeh, Mr. McNair and Mr. Neff
for some invaluable teaching. With the ministry worldwide being
refreshed in this way over the space of one year, and the resultant
unity it has promoted, the entire Church will benefit from the spin
off.
Edward and Irene Smith
Comments From Monthly Church Reports
BALLARAT, VICTORIA AUSTRALIA--JOHN FERRIER: Julie and I would like to
thank you (Mr. Bob Morton) so very much for the opportunity to attend
the ministerial conference in Sydney. We feel privileged to be part
of a team under God's Apostle serving God's Church.
It is very
apparent that there has been a big turnabout in the Work here, for
which we thank Jesus Christ as Head of God's Church. Mr. Armstrong,
Mr. Fahey and you delivered timely messages and warnings to us which,
prayerfully, we will effect to the benefit of the Church here.
ROCKHAMPrON, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA--BRUCE DEAN: Everyone was thrilled
with the opportunity to see Mr. Armstrong in Brisbane. Members didn't
mind the all-night trip as it was well worth it.
WODONGA, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA--PETER WURSTER: My wife and I would like
to thank you very much for allowing us the wonderful privilege and
opportunity to attend the conference in Sydney with Mr. Armstrong. It
was definitely the most memorable experience of a lifetime for us just
being able to not only hear, but see and experience at close proximity
the Apostle's wonderful wisdom, instructions, warmth, humour, dedi
cation and zeal for God and His great Work. A truly wise man and an
inspiration to us all. We are sure that his visit has given a real
lift to the whole of the ministry, as well as the Church of God.
ALBANY, NY--LYLE WELTY: Members seem to be coping well. There is deep
interest in Mr. Armstrong's activities.
All really appreciate Mr.
Armstrong's articles in the PGR.
Mr. Fahey's diary articles are
helpful and inspiring. Makes you feel as though you were present on
the trips.
NORFOLK, VA--DANIEL C. HALL: New visit activity continues at a heavy
rate. The brethren are thrilled to have the telecast in their area and
are looking forward to Mr. Waterhouse's visit in early July. Feast
fever is already up!
CANTON, OH--JOHN W. FOSTER:
Mr. Waterhouse's study was inspiring-
some went to hear him again in Akron. Please thank Mr. Armstrong for
sending him to the church areas--his talks always help us to keep our
minds on the right goal.
KINGSPORT, TN--GEORGE ELKINS: The activity in the church seems to be
picking up!
PM's are responding, the newsstand program is leaping
ahead faster than our supply of magazines can handle, and the card and
library program is having a tremendous response. God is truly opening
doors in this church area as never before!