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PASTOR GENERAL'S REPORT, MARCH 25, 1983
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dedication and friendliness of the brethren in God
I
s Church
{which they didn't find in their previous church affiliations}.
GENEVA, AL/FT. WALTON BEACH, FL--DON WATERHOUSE: There is a very
encouraging upturn in the numbers of prospective members. Among
these is a much higher percentage who are very interested and
some have begun weekly Sabbath attendance.
ROCKFORD, IL--GREG JOHNSON:
Good prospective member activity
continues. The telecast is having a good impact,
as is
The
PLAIN
TRUTH newsstand program.
Some of the brethren have employment
problems, but most are doing well.
ROANOKE, VA--ROBERT PERSKY: Many prospective members are asking
for baptism. The signs of the times along with strong sermons
from Mr. Armstrong are causing slow-moving prospective members to
repent. Attitudes, both good and bad, are surfacing as Passover
approaches. A number of people outside of the Church have been
healed after being prayed for by the Church--some being called
"miracles" by the doctors.
CLEVELAND {EAST), OH--GUY L. ENGELBART: I am very pleased to re
port that we had seven baptisms this past month.
This is the
highest number of baptisms for a single month for several years
in this area. Even though we are suffering through an economic
depression in this area, with many members having
to
leave the
area to find work elsewhere, God has certainly blessed us with a
substantial number of new people coming into the Church. With
the new people coming in, our attendance has remained steady.
EVANSVILLE, IN--C. FRED BAILEY: Attitudes are positive and sup
portive. Mr. Armstrong's activities and health are a big concern
as people respond to his requests for fervent prayer. Some long
time unemployed members have resumed work, while those in the
building trade have little to do.
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK--ARNOLD CLAUSON:
Oklahoma City continues to
show positive signs of growth.
Some who have for years "laid
back" are beginning to get on fire again, realizing the value of
their calling. The Church continues to grow and seems to be pro
viding a warmer environment for new people who are coming along.
BATON ROUGE, LA--ALTON B. BILLINGSLEY: Members are continuing
to
be enthusiastic about the approaching end time. Their involve
ment and Bible study questions reflect this.
Mr. Armstrong• s
taped sermons have added greatly to the unity, harmony and zeal
here.
--Joe Tkach, Ministerial Services
UPDATE FROM MAIL PROCESSING
Major Trends Point Upward as Work Forges Ahead in 1983
With the first two months of 1983 behind us, we are happy to report that
God's Work continues to zoom ahead this year! The following statistics
illustrate the solid, steady growth we are experiencing.