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PASTOR GENERAL'S REPORT, JANUARY 8, 1982
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pastor of the Santiago congregation, reported that after a formal dance at
the Chilean site, "the earth also decided to participate" by producing a
5.5 earthquake lasting over one minute!
Once again, Mr. Armstrong's messages were shown at most sites. The breth
ren were inspired and enthusiastic that they were able to see him and hear
his messages. All sites reported inspiring and practical sermons--truly a
profitable Feast. This year Leon Walker, director of the Spanish Depart
ment, was able to attend the Cullera, Spain and Rincon, Puerto Rico sites as
well as St. Petersburg, Florida.
Comments From Monthly Church Reports
YOUNGSTOWN, OH--EUGENE NOEL: The Church has received the restor
ing of the truth on make-up very well. Mr. Armstrong's nine-page
article in the PGR made the truth of God clear. They have been
led to see the subject from God's point of view.
DETROIT (EAST), MI--EARL H. WILLIAMS:
The women in the Church
are responding very positively to the change on make-up.
Many
have stated how thankful they are that God inspired Mr. Armstrong
to �ake the change. As the announcement was made many took their
kleenex out and started wiping their faces and mouths.
RALEIGH, NC--MIKE BOOZE: The women of the Church have had a very
positive attitude toward the change re make-up.
Most simply
began to wash it off. No attitude problems to my knowledge.
BOONE/LENOIR, NC--KEN SMYLIE: All have taken the make-up change
in stride and seem content and, yes, happy with it. They seem
more contrite and humble with "naked" faces. Many rejoice over
this change and it promises good things.
WASHINGTON, PA/CLARKSVILLE, WV/BELL VERNON, PA--DAVID JOHNSON:
The churches seem to be coming together well. There is a signif
icant core of "old timers" who have known each other for years
and work well together. Virtually everyone is being given the
opportunity to serve in some way and some are serving for the
first time in their lives.
Some of us pastors were discussing the quality of the young
people in our areas, especially those applying for AC. We have
never seen such a fine group of young people, all of whom would
really do well at AC, having real potential for the future.
Some of the brethren in Bell Vernon said they really do not un
derstand the ruling on make-up, but they intend to go along with
it anyway simply as a matter of obedience to God's government in
the Church.
WATERTOWN/YANKTON/SIOUX FALLS, SD--GEORGE AFFELDT: In the last
month I have had many of the young people come to me wanting to
talk about baptism. I talked to some of the other ministers at
the Feast and they commented about the same thing. This is very
encouraging for many of the parents.