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PASTOR GENERAL'S REPORT, APRIL 6, 1984
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God's Church. We very much appreciated the depth of instruction.
Thanks again and we look forward to the next one!
Comments From Monthly Church Reports
From the Caribbean
Dan and Janice Creed
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS--ARNOLD HAMPTON: I am amazed at the number
of serious events occurring in the lives of our members here, two
months before the Passover.
It does have a positive resuit:
Many are gaining a clearer perception of Satan and his devices,
which is driving them closer to God.
HAMILTON, BERMUDA--CECIL PULLEY: There seems to be a tremendous
increase in health problems among members so far this year. Mr.
Armstrong's recent television programs have been very well re
ceived and we are beginning to see more interest in the Church by
the local community.
PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD--VICTOR SIMPSON:
Quite a few brethren
are afflicted with various illnesses. Some are obviously being
tried in this way: also there is some neglect of the laws of
health.
Seventeen requests for visits have been received
(unusually high). Four are the result of the TV program. We have
had a comparatively good initial response to the TV program via
telephone.
From the United States
CUMBERLAND, MD--WILLIAM PACK:
A minister must never become so
busy with "ministering" that he does not have the time to visit
the brethren.
That point has been driven home lately through
visiting and encouraging those who need their faith strengthened.
It's really amazing just how much difference a visit makes in the
lives of God's people.
LONG BEACH (WEST), CA--LES McCOLM:
Several former members who
had dropped out and stopped attending years ago are now beginning
to see where God really is working, and are requesting visits.
Some have gotten so low spiritually that there is no place to go
but up. Many have really messed up their lives, but thank God He
is gracious and merciful and granting them repentance.
VISALIA, CA--GLEN WHITE: Members comment on the power and clari
ty of the TV programs, and on Mr. Armstrong's drive and vigor.
They know it comes from God. He's a continual inspiration.
BRAINERD, MN--STAN McNIEL:
More PM activity and interest is
being shown, resulting primarily from the telecasts. Mr. Arm
strong is powerful!
It is obvious that God is inspiring the
urgency shown.
WHEELING, WV--R. SHORTY FUESSEL: It seems that God is intensi
fying the pressure on families and causing deep-seated problems
to now come to the surface so they can be dealt with. With the