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PASTOR GENERAL'S REPORT, APRIL 30, 1982
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beating but he was not breathing on his own. Terry's mother gave
consent to disconnect him from the life support machine. The
machine was disconnected and he finally started breathing on his
own.
The doctor then remarked that if he lived he would be a living
vegetable. A day later Terry opened his eyes and started talk
ing. Word spread from the nursing and doctor's staffs to another
hospital where he was referred to as "the boy that died and came
back to life." Terry's family and the brethren here are very
happy and give thanks to God that He still heals.
Eugene G. Koch (Beaumont, TX)
Comments From Monthly Church Reports
MIDDLESBORO, KY--MEL DAHLGREN: It is exciting to see God working
in members' lives in such detail and with much mercy. Deeper
conversion is resulting. Everyone appreciated Mr. Armstrong's
latest tape on "Why the Church?" One member commented that it
made her question the depth of her own conversion as no other
message ever has.
TEXARKANA, TX/SHREVEPORT, LA--BILL BRADFORD:
Attendance is
higher at all Bible studies. Trend is toward greater application
of spiritual principles for those who attend the Bible studies
and hear the tapes. As a result of Mr. Armstrong's many comments
on conversion and repentance I have given several sermons on the
subject. There is no small stir about this matter. I have had
numerous counseling sessions with people who are examining them
selves as to whether they are in the faith. They are seeing them
selves in a way they have not seen themselves before, and reach
ing a depth of repentance they have not experienced.
SARASOTA, FL--DANIEL J. BIERER:
The good questions people are
asking is positive proof that more reading and studying is being
done. People are very responsive to headquarters.
MONROE, LA--BRISCOE ELLETT II: Had approximately 22 people sit
in on the baptismal counseling. Many are making good progress
towards baptism. Most brethren can see from world events and the
power and strength of Mr. Armstrong that this age is just about
up.
JACKSONVILLE, NC--JOHN MOSKEL: Newly baptized members are making
very significant growth. I am surprised and pleased! Brethren
appear to be coming to services earlier as the months pass. A
good number are there one-half hour before services begin.
KANSAS CITY (EAST) , KS--RUSSELL DUKE:
We've had significant
growth in the area due to television and The PLAIN TRUTH distri
bution--many visit requests.
Also, we've had about a dozen
baptisms in the last month and a half, many of them second gener
ation Christians.
OMAHA, NE--A.
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DOCKEN:
Morale remains high in spite of
increasing unemployment among members. The Safeway Stores closed