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PASTOR GENERAL'S REPORT, JUNE 8, 1984
From Asia
BOMBAY, INDIA--SPAULDING KULASINGAM: Almost all the members said
that the spring festival was very much like the Feast of Taber
nacles because of the number of services and activities. All are
thankful to God for the blessings and opportunities. They all
noticed how we are becoming a visible church for people to take
note of. We are praying that God will enable us to continue to
have the freedom to worship Him, and obey all His laws.
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA--YONG CHIN GEE:
The holy day offerings
doubled in amount over last year. The Church is more cohesive
than ever before.
A few brethren are experiencing trials in
their jobs but they are facing them bravely.
JOHORE BAHRU, MALAYSIA--YONG CHIN GEE:
A few PMs are being
counseled for baptism. Through the potluck luncheon and dinner
held quite regularly in a member's home in Johore Bahru, Singa
pore brethren are getting to know the Malaysian brethren in
Johore Bahru better. And the fortnightly Sabbath services held
in Johore Bahru are helping the brethren to realise the spiritual
value of fellowshipping with God and one another.
--Joe Tkach, Ministerial Services
PUBLISHING SERVICES UPDATE
U.S. PLAIN TRUTH Circulation Sets Records
United States PLAIN TRUTH circulation continues to climb and set all-time
records. The member participation programs in the local church areas under
the direction of the pastors have never been more successful. Results from
all categories--supermarkets, display islands, gift shops, and regular
newsstand distribution--have taken a remarkable jump. All areas are re
porting high newsstand activity.
As you will note below, PLAIN TRUTH circulation in the United States has now
topped the 4.7 million mark. It is exciting to see U.S. circulation so
close to five million--a level which was only recently attained worldwide!
We have also exceeded the seven million mark worldwide for the first time.
This makes us one of the largest mass circulation magazines in the world.
Subscription PLAIN TRUTH
Total U.S. circulation
New subscribers
Businesses and libraries
Circulation
2,737,700
4,712,700
1,105,729
197,858
% Increase
Over July/August
1983 Issue
38.2%
29.4%
70.9%
17.5%
Each month, we are setting new records for new subscribers being added to
The PLAIN TRUTH list. Our statistics indicate that 137,802 new people will
receive the July/August issue of The PLAIN TRUTH. The June issue set an
all-time record of 212,234 new people. The member participation programs
guided and directed by you pastors in the field are still the leading source