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PASTOR GENERAL'S REPORT, SEPTEMBER 18, 1981
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FROM THE LEGAL OFFICE
The following is not to be announced, but is only being given in the event
you are asked questions regarding the matter.
A person named Bob Witt has been soliciting Church brethren in various
areas of the country to purchase name tags for use at Church services and
the Feast of Tabernacles. The person indicates in his solicitation letter
that he is a member of the Church and that he has a list of the names and
addresses of 500 brethren.
The purpose of this is to clarify that Mr. Witt is not a member of the
Church, contrary to his claims. Thus, if any member approaches you or ques
tions you concerning obtaining name tags from Mr. Witt, you may advise him
that Mr. Witt is not a Church member, and that if the Church member cor
responds with Mr. Witt regarding obtaining name tags, the member's name and
address will undoubtedly end up on Mr. Witt's list for whatever future
solicitations or other use Mr. Witt may decide to make of said list.
FROM MINISTERIAL SERVICES
Beloved ?ioneer Member Dies
Chloe Schippert, longstanding faithful member of God's Church, died in
Pasadena September 13th. She had been a member for 45 years, longer than
anyone else today besides Mr. Armstrong. She was 81 years old.
Mrs. Schippert was baptized in January 1936 and was a leading member in the
fledgling Church. As one truly "given to hospitality," she served stran
gers and brethren with equal warmth. She will be fondly remembered by the
many ministers and wives, as well as lay members, whose lives were bright
ened by her cheerful attitude of service.
Many who were guests in her home will cherish her first-person accounts of
the joys, struggles, trials and lessons of faith God taught the young
Church.
She always admired Mr. Armstrong's vision and devotion to his
calling: "He was more like a father to us than a minister.
He was the
finest example we could have," she recalled in a 1977 WORLDWIDE NEWS inter
view. Chloe Schippert will also be remembered for her outstanding Chris
tian example.
****TO BE READ IN ALL CHURCHES****
Sick Children and Pregnant Women
There have been a number of problems regarding sick children and questions
about when a pregnant woman can attend the Feast of Tabernacles.
Mr.
Herbert
w.
Armstrong made the policy clear in a letter dated September 14,
1962.
This policy still stands.
Therefore, to help you understand this
problem and what members should do, we have reprinted this excerpt from Mr.
Armstrong's letter.
Many members have been careless and inconsiderate, by bringing sick
children to the Festivals--and also to local church services on the
Sabbaths.
Frequently children are brought with whooping cough,