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PASTOR GENERAL'S REPORT, MARCH 23, 1984
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ear due to a basal fracture.
The U-bolt holding the trailer to
the axle cut a deep gash in his leg.
He had seven to eight
fractured ribs, but no internal injuries. The trailer tire marks
could be seen on his chest. Today he is doing fine--only problem
remaining is his double vision caused by an injured nerve
controlling eye movement. After having seen him that night and
knowing what had happened to him, I thank God that he is still
with us.
FINDLAY, OH--JIM HAEFFELE:
Over 40 brethren participated in an
inventory count at a department store this month to raise money
for the social fund. The department store people were so pleased
with the example our people set, though we were not the only ones
working there, that they sent us a letter complimenting our
people and offering to hire up to 12 of them for their store.
They wanted our people to fill out applications and come in for
an interview to be hired.
A good light and example can really
help in times when jobs are scarce. It certainly was a good light
for the Church as well.
PHILADELPHIA, PA--CARLOS PERKINS:
I had a delightful session
with an elderly Catholic priest in the rectory.
He said he be
lieved much of what Mr. Armstrong teaches, but was having trouble
understanding certain facts about Easter and God's holy days
(Unleavened Bread specifically).
He said he was even sending
offerings to the Worldwide Church of God.
Discussing our doc
trines with others can be an exhilerating experience--a wonderful
foretaste of the World Tomorrow.
LAKE CRYSTAL, MN--VICTOR KUBIK:
An unexpected storm after Sab
bath stranded several brethren--two families spent the whole
night in their automobiles in 70 below wind chill temperatures.
All others were able to find shelter in farmhouses on the way. A
total of 25 people died in the storm. We thank God for protecting
the brethren.
AMBASSADOR COLLEGE UPDATE
(Pasadena Campus)
--Joe Tkach, Ministerial Services
For nearly three months, we ministers who serve on the faculty at Pasadena
(about 15 of us) have been attending ongoing Student Progress Meetings
(usually held on Tuesdays and Thursdays) in order to evaluate the progress
of the graduating seniors (about 190) and the juniors.
We have just about finished evaluating the progress of both the seniors and
juniors. These Student Progress Meetings are very important in helping the
College Administration properly evaluate the graduating seniors so we can
make recommendations to those in God's Church who need to hire new em
ployees. (Last year 72 graduating seniors were hired to serve in the Church
worldwide!) Also, it is important that we carefully evaluate the junior
class (next year's seniors) so we can properly fill the many leadership
positions in the College for the coming 1984-85 college year.
Those of us ministers who have attended the Student Progress Meetings have
been quite pleased with the overall progress of the students. We continue