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PASTOR GENERAL'S REPORT, APRIL 9, 1982
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Comments From Monthly Church Reports
MICHIGAN CITY, IN--RAND MILLICH: Members have been very respon
sive to the sermon tapes played during services--very powerful
messages!
Brethren are behind God's Work and Mr. Armstrong.
They are looking forward to the Kingdom of God.
NORFOLK, VA--KENNETH GIESE:
Keep those tapes by Mr. Armstrong
coming! They get stronger and more inspiring all the time.
PORTLAND (WEST), OR--DAN FRICKE: Interest continues to run high
and even seems to be increasing regarding Mr. Armstrong's trips
and the resultant expansion and growth in the Work. Most every
one recognizes that with the acceleration of the Work, the end of
this age is obviously drawing close.
MACON/COLUMBUS, GA--F. OTTO LOCHNER:
Mr. Armstrong's meeting
after the special Sabbath service in Atlanta was a very
meaningful experience! He was so personable and open with the
ministers. His candor and comments were a real encouragement.
One can see God is truly working with and through him!
MONTGOMERY, AL--PAUL KURTS: All in the area were really inspired
and appreciative of Mr. Armstrong's visit to Atlanta on February
27. Many commented that it seemed just like a "mini Feast."
Satan was surely active in trying to prevent the brethren from
being able to make it to Atlanta by causing a major ice storm in
the Atlanta area and surrounding states.
While driving into
Atlanta, it was amazing to see ice all over the ground and trees,
yet not any on the highway anywhere into the city!
GARDEN GROVE, CA--TERRY P. MATTSON: I would like to express my
appreciation for the new Y.O.U. Manual which has proven to be a
real asset in coordinating Y.O.U. locally. Parents and teens
have been very supportive of the guidelines and are both showing
a greater interest in Y.O.U.
MELBOURNE/FT. PIERCE, FL--CRAIG BACHELLER:
The brethren are
pulling together as a team.
During the tournament, everyone
pitched in and really contributed to the overall success of the
weekend.
Spiritually speaking, the brethren are growing and
making good strides in many areas. However, we are beginning to
feel the effects of the recession, with less work to be found,
and in one or two cases some have been laid off. All believe that
things will work together for good.
TAMPA, FL--RONALD A. LOHR: People are very willing to serve in
the PT distribution program. We are having to turn people away.
I have noticed more fruits in Y.O.U. and PT distribution since
Mr. Armstrong put the pastors directly in charge.
PORTSMOUTH, OH--DAVE TREYBIG:
PLAIN TRUTH distribution is a
tremendously encouraging program for the local members. More are
getting involved all the time and God is blessing the program.
Coverage of the church area should go over 6% next month.
--Joe Tkach, Ministerial Services