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PASTOR GENERAL'S REPORT, APRIL 2, 1982
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MINNEAPOLIS (NORTH), MN--LEONARD SCHREIBER: There are a lot of
severe trials right now, including several afflicted with serious
illnesses. On the positive side however, we have baptized nine
people in the two church areas this month. Six of the nine people
are children who have grown up in the Churcll!
GREENVILLE, s.c.--RON JAMESON:
More brethren are getting
actively involved in newsstand distribution of The PLAIN TRUTH
magazine in the local area. They are also very excitea about
having The WORLD TOMORROW program on local television.
Please
extend my grateful appreciation to Mr. Richard Rice and his staff
for providing the bound volumes of our current literature and an
index. I have started to systematically go through the material
to refresh my understanding of our doctrines. Thanks again.
--Joe Tkach, Ministerial Services
MAIL PROCESSING CENTER UPDATE
Worldwide Growth of God's Work in 1981
With the Days of Unleavened Bread almost upon us, we thought the following
report of growth in God's Work worldwide may be helpful as you prepare to
take up the offerings.
In the year of 1981 the Work around the world experienced tremendous
growth. This was especially true with The PLAIN TRUTH. Circulation topped
4.2 million by the end of the year. It is estimated that The PLAIN TRUTH
was read by 10-14 million people worldwide (as indicated in Mr. Armstrong's
March member/co-worker letter)!
More details on The PLAIN TRUTH and other programs in the Work worldwide
during 1981 are as follows:
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Nearly 20 million copies of The PLAIN TRUTH were mailed to
people on the subscription list.
In addition, 15.5 million PLAIN TRUTH copies were distributed
on newsstands.
1.3 million copies of The GOOD NEWS magazine were sent to
members and co-workers.
1.1 million WORLDWIDE NEWS issues were mailed.
1.3 million new people were added to The PLAIN TRUTH subscrip
tion list.
Over 800,000 lessons of The Ambassador College Bible Corre
spondence Course were sent.
4,300 new people became baptized members in the Worldwide
Church of God.
In addition to all of the above, The WORLD TOMORROW program
was broadcast on more than 300 television and radio stations.