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PASTOR GENERAL'S REPORT, JANUARY 8, 1982
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Take the time to do a thorough job on these write-ups. Often they can be
brief, but be sure all pertinent information is included. Below are some
key points to remember in preparing these write-ups:
l. Be sure to� about the write-up before preparing it, realizing
the importance of Christ's wisdom and mind in putting it
together.
2. Put the date on the write-up.
3. Sign your name to the write-up.
4. � it, or write or print clearly and legibly.
5. Give the full names of the people involved in each marriage at
the beginnI'ng of the write-up. Make sure you clearly identify
each individual throughout the write-up.
6. State the city or location of each party involved.
7. State the present age of each individual involved� well as the
age at the time of any marriage under consideration.
8. Use full names in specifying who married whom each time you men
tion--rt:"
9. Be specific about� dates involved in the courtship, marriage
ceremony, divorce, separations, fornication, etc.
10. Include the length of each marriage.
11. Be very careful not to slant the write-up in any way. Keep it
totally objective�d�actual.
12. Ask the members involved to also prepare a complete write-up, in
cluding all information that is pertinent.
International News
Spanish Department Update September, 1981 marked the 25th anniversary of
the beginning of the Work of God in the Spanish language. In commemoration
of this event as well as to commemorate his visit to Mexico, a sterling
silver gift was presented to Mr. Armstrong on behalf of God's Work and
Church in Mexico. The presentation on the state of the Work in Spanish
speaking areas, made while Mr. Armstrong was in Mexico City in November,
appeared in the December 18, 1981 issue of the PASTOR GENERAL'S REPORT.
The 1981 Feast of Tabernacles was observed by 1727 brethren in eight
Spanish-speaking countries:
Argentina (271), Chile (100), Colombia (161),
Guatemala (227), Mexico (600), Peru (142), Puerto Rico (161), and Spain
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Feast attendance was up 17% over 1980. Despite high inflation experienced
in most countries, holy day offerings increased substantially over last
year's figures.
All sites reported pleasant weather conditions amidst
beautiful surroundings throughout the eight days. However, Mario Seiglie,