Basic HTML Version
PASTOR GENERAL'S REPORT, NOVEMBER 20, 1981
PAGE 8
program was truly all it was cracked up to be and more. Thank you and
all the men who made it a success. May God continue to bless head
quarters with the obvious love, peace, and harmony that I saw while
there. Looking forward to the next program.
David Carley
Comments From Monthly Church Reports
ROME, GA--HAROLD LESTER: Church very up about new direction Christ is
inspiring Mr. Armstrong to give God's Work. Lots of excitement about
growth of Church and Work.
Have never seen enthusiasm so high.
Members really watching world news and working on spiritual weak
nesses.
COLUMBIA, SC--JOHN RITENBAUGH:
This has been an exceptionally fine
month. No major problems. The people's attitude is high because of
the general condition of the Work.
People elated because of doors
opening and money increase.
People were very pleased with Mr.
Jackson's visit on Trumpets. He was first visitor from HQ on a Holy
Day in the six years I have been here.
AUGUSTA, GA--JOHN RITENBAUGH:
Many have commented very favorably
regarding the state of the Work. They view it as very positive evi
dence of the Work being back on the right track.
The newer people
never experienced the growth we had in the 60's and they are amazed at
the doors opening and the percentages of increase shown around the
world.
MASON CITY, IA--KEITH F. THOMAS:
The people are genuinely pleased
with the way Mr. Armstrong is leading the Church in these last days.
Many comments about the Media and The PLAIN TRUTH. They have stated
how they feel this is the Church they were in years ago.
DETROIT (EAST), MI--EARL H. WILLIAMS: The brethren are developing a
deeper sense of urgency about their lives and doing the Work. Every
one is ecstatic over the new TV coverage in the Detroit area. I con
tacted seven new PM's this month.
EVANSVILLE, IN--C. FRED BAILEY:
We were invited to Nashville on
Trumpets to hear Mr. Armstrong. His message and personal appearance
greatly inspired the brethren. All present were moved and inspired by
God's Apostle.
The impact was just what was needed to mentally
prepare this area for the Feast.
ST. PAUL, MN--BILL JAHNS: Cheryl and I (and all the brethren) really
appreciated Mr. Armstrong's visit to the Twin Cities area. His mes
sage was important and hopefully will be heeded by all of us. His
presence reminded us of our responsibility to back him up. Certainly
the overall attitude of the Church was helped by his visit. Please
relay our thanks to him.
MEDFORD, OR--FRED DAVIS: The brethren really appreciated Mr.
Armstrong's sermon on the subject of the Sabbath, but most had the
same comment, "Why did he stop?!
11
They were wanting to hear more
guidelines from God's Apostle about the Sabbath, and so was I! We all
hope he will talk further on the subject.