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PASTOR GENERAL'S REPORT, DECEMBER 31, 1982
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In Europe, the French subtitled World Tomorrow program was placed on TV
Luxembourg reaching Belgium by cable (70%), parts of northern France and
Luxembourg itself. Again response has been very gratifying. In November
TV opened up in Monte Carlo with the potential of reaching
a
large area of
southern France, including the major port city of Marseilles.
Meanwhile in New Zealand, four radio stations accepted "The World Tomorrow"
for the first time since 1979. TV availabilities may come in 1983 as con
trols on programming are lifted. The South Pacific, served from New Zea
land, began receiving the radio broadcast from the island of Tonga this
year.
In the Caribbean an important breakthrough occurred after several months of
negotiations with the Bahamas TV Authority. They had banned all religious
programs because a well-known TV evangelist apparently made a political
statement. Several months went by and finally a couple of weeks ago we were
telephoned and asked which time on Sunday we would like to take--first
option! The program began again in December. Last but not least, Jamaica
will receive "The World Tomorrow" on the only TV station in the country be
ginning January--again the result of favor after lengthy negotiation.
The impact of God's Work on this age by radio and TV is now through a total
of 274 TV and 270 radio stations worldwide. It has been very apparent
during this past year that God's hand is blessing His Work as we actively
seek the opportunities to complete His Work at this time. The key is that
when God's people please God and back up His servant carrying His Message,
the door swings wide open.
Thank you for your continued prayers for additional income and broadcast
opportunities.
--David Hulme, Media Liaison
FROM MINISTERIAL SERVICES
SEP 1983 Camper and Employment Applications
Plans for the 1983 Summer Educational Program in Orr, Minnesota are now
well under way. Packets containing applications are now being mailed to
all U.S. Church pastors. Applications for prospective campers and high
school workers are included in the packets.
Please announce to each of your congregations that you have the necessary
applications.
Each applicant should complete his or her form and then
return it to you. All employment applications must be postmarked by Feb
ruary 14, 1983, and all camper applications must be postmarked no later
than March 14, 1983.
Please also announce that due to the budgetary cutbacks, SEP Big Sandy has
been cariceTed for 1983. We are very sorry to have to do this, but we plan
to serve as many as possible at the Orr, Minnesota facility. Consequently,
please disregard anything pertaining to the Big Sandy camp on the applica
tions.
Your evaluation of each applicant is very important. Please be as specific
as possible. Achievements of the individual, any problems he or she has had
or is currently having, parental status (solid church family; divorced
parents; unconverted, antagonistic, disfellowshipped parent, etc.) and any