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PASTOR GENERAL'S REPORT, MARCH 19, 1982
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NOTICE TO ALL MINISTERS
If you are contacted by Darrel Pollard, please
contact Mr. Jim Reyer before taking action of
any kind.
New "QUESTIO N AND ANSWER" Section
Another important step has been taken in maintaining harmony and unity in
the ministry and Church by "speaking the same thing."
Mr. Herbert
w.
Armstrong recently approved a "QUESTION AND ANSWER" section
for the PASTOR GENERAL'S REPORT in which most-often-asked questions by the
ministry can be answered. Every question and answer that appears will have
been read and approved personallv by Mr. Armstrong. We hope to be able to
maintain this new feature in each issue of the PGR. Following are the first
two Q & A features.
QUESTION: What should I do if a member cannot physically wash another's
feet for Passover?
ANSWER:
When you can't, you can't, any more than the thief could have
gotten down from the cross, been haptized, and gotten back up.
Jesus left us an example. The important thing is the attitude
and intent to obey God. If the person were physically able, he
surely would do it. God is looking for the understanding and the
intent of mind of the individual.
A person in this situation, who can't physically wash another's
feet, should, however, allow someone to wash his feet if this is
possible, thereby taking part in the service to the extent that
he can.
QUESTION: I noticed in the live audio-visuals from Pasadena during the
Feast of Tabernacles that three hymns were sung to begin each
service. While in Pasadena for the Festival Coordinators' Meet
ings and MRP-2, I noticed that only two were used. What is the
prescribed number to be used?
ANSWER:
Normally three hymns should be sung to begin services. However,
from time to time, because of time constraints or other consider
ations, it would be acceptable to sing two.
International News
German Area Update Regional Director Mr. Frank Schnee returned from the
first session of the new Refreshing Program at the beginning of February.
Big news for ministers assembled for a debriefing in Bonn was his announce
ment that Mr. Paul Kieffer, his wife Monika and their two children will be
returning to serve in the German-speaking area at the beginning of April.