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PASTOR GENERAL'S REPORT, DECEMBER 4, 1981
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PORTLAND (WEST), OR--DAN FRICKE: The members returning from the Feast
are more inspired and reflect a greater determination to grow and
serve. People are making spiritual progress in putting God first in
their lives.
FT. COLLINS, CO--CHUCK ZIMMERMAN:
The fall festival was the high
light. Seems there is now a changed attitude among the brethren--more
and more are going for a spiritual Feast, not just their vacation.
Have a few disfellowships regaining interest and making corrections in
their lives to be reinstated.
Extremely heartening to see this
change.
FORT WORTH, TX--BOB SMITH: Several offspring of members have returned
to fellowship--after taking time to experiment with the world. The
conduct of our youth during this last Feast was certainly encouraging
and rewarding. At a drug seminar in Rapid City, almost 800 people
showed up on a very inclement night--thus showing their interest in
education concerning the evils of society.
HARLINGEN, TX--DENNIS VAN DEVENTER: Mr. Armstrong's tapes are receiv
ing a fine response here in the Harlingen Church. We have no media
coverage here at all, so it is good for our members to have contact
with Mr. Armstrong via tapes.
PORTLAND/BANGOR, ME--LEONARD HOLLADAY: I have had a great increase in
PM's the last two months here in the Bangor area. It is very refresh
ing to see, plus they are quality visits. Last Sabbath I received two
more requests for a visit! God is beginning to bless this area with
more growth.
SANTA BARBARA, CA--LES McCOLM: I feel the time is right for public
Bible lectures. Those who came to the lecture we recently had here in
Santa Barbara were extremely interested in prophecy. After the lec
ture nearly all of them stayed for refreshments and to ask questions.
COLUMBUS/TERRE HAUTE, IN--STEVE NUTZMAN: The new Y.O.U. MANUAL has
really helped to state in detailed terms how to organize local pro
grams and set standards that will insure greater fruit in our young
people. A big thanks to those who labored long and hard to write up
this much needed material. And to Mr. Armstrong who took the time away
from his busy schedule to read and approve the manual. I feel we have
taken a most important step in fulfilling Malachi 4:6.
--Joe Tkach, Ministerial Services
MAIL PROCESSING CENTER UPDATE
Unique First Contacts With God's Work
The ways in which people first come in contact with the work are many and
varied. Christ's Gospel message has found its way into the remotest parts
of ·the world, reaching all levels of society. Some tell us that they have
been searching for the truth for years, while others seemingly stumble onto
it. We have selected for your interest excerpts from some of the more unu
sual letters received.
--Richard Rice, Mail Processing Center