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PASTOR GENERAL'S REPORT, FEBRUARY 3, 1984
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GEORGETOWN, GUYANA--PAUL KRAUTMANN:
1983 was a difficult year
for the brethren, physically and spiritually. It was a year of
"weeding out" those not really with us, while building up a
substantial number of PMs. We are looking forward to much in
creased growth in 1984.
One whole family has begun attending
following the instant healing of their son.
From the United States
MONTPELIER, VT--KEN WILLIAMS:
It is encouraging that the
brethren recognize the solutions to their problems come through
prayer, Bible study and obedience to God.
Several have sought
counsel and acknowledge that their problems started when they let
up spiritually. They are repenting and God is answering. Other
good signs are:
good attendance at three Bible studies; en
thusiasm and good participation in activities; members are
helping· those in need and praying for one anotheq PT dis
tribution has grown from 1,500 a month just over a year ago to
10,000 a month.
CHAi\LOTTE, NC--GEORGE PINCKNEY:
After several years of dealing
with problems with teens and young adults in this area, I'm very
thankful now that the overall picture has changed.
A large
number of young adults who have grown up in the Church are
counseling for baptism.
Among the teen-agers, attitudes are
better and problems are fewer than at any other time. I feel that
the Church really profited from the two sermons on marriage.
MERIDIAN, MS--PAUL KURTS: Mr. Gerald Waterhouse's visit to the
area was very insp1r1ng for all who were able to attend in
Hattiesburg.
Although weather was in the 12 degree range, Mr.
Waterhouse really heated us up in the room! His message on unity
and loyalty to God, Christ, and God's Apostle, Mr. Armstrong, was
a real inspiration to all. Thanks again for his visit.
JOPLIN, MO--VINCE SZYMKOWIAK:
God worked a great miracle in
healing a five-year-old boy who fell seven feet off the roof of
his house and landed on his face on concrete.
The local
telephone "Hotline" was activated and he was anointed.
X-rays
were taken, and although his face showed the effects of an
obviously serious injury, the doctors could see no brain injury
or skull fracture. The hospital staff said he was lucky. We all
know better. The clear trend has been that although God's people
are experiencing trials, our Father continues to intervene
mightily in their lives.
MINNEAPOLIS (SOUTH), MN--VICTOR KUBIK: It is amazing how people
make contact with the Church.
One of the new PMs started
subscribing to The PLAIN TRUTH after her husband brought the
magazine home after taking a walk outside. He said the wind blew
the magazine right up to him.
Now she and the children are
attending--he may be coming soon, too.
--Joe Tkach, Ministerial Services