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PASTOR GENERAL'S REPORT, AUGUST 3, 1984
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pleasantly surprised and deeply thankful when I announced that we
were returning to the cinema under a long-term lease. As one
member said, "It's like returning home."
HAMILTON, BERMUDA--CECIL PULLEY: We are presently in the midst
of another strike. This time it is the employees of the local
television and radio stations. Consequently, the broadcast and
telecast have not been aired since June 12th. No immediate signs
of settlement are evident as both sides become more entrenched in
their own positions.
From the United States
ALBANY, OR--DAVID MILLS: We have had four new people begin at
tending services this month and should have several more in the
near future. It is exciting for everyone to see growth in God's
Church. Months like this make the job of a minister especially
rewarding.
AMARILLO, TX--JAMES O'BRIEN: The response from our members indi
cat�s that they are reading the GN and PT. Often members comment
about particular articles in conversation, and if someone has
missed an inspiring story they make note to look it up and read
it. Many people are reading our magazines cover to cover each
issue.
BOISE, ID--JEFF McGOWAN:
The direction we are receiving from
Jesus Christ through Mr. Armstrong and through all those who are
faithfully directing us is really paying wonderful dividends. We
really do appreciate the faithful directives given by those in
Ministerial ·services and other departments that reflect the mind
of Mr. Armstrong as it reflects the mind of Christ and God the
Father.
CHADRON, NE--STEVE BUCHANAN: Several families have begun to take
the necessary steps to solve their marriage and/or financial
problems after counseling with the ministry. It is gratifying to
see such change and God's intervention in what sometimes seems to
be a hopeless problem.
PASCO, WA--GERALD FLURRY:
God is allowing His people to be
tested. Most are responding extremely well. Some have had very
difficult trials, but the end result has produced miraculous
changes. The people involved are seeing that nothing short of
what God allowed would have brought about the wonderful changes.
GRAND RAPIDS, MI--BILL MILLER: The pull of this society on our
young people is an ever-present threat. It seems that parents
are somewhat naive and uninformed as to the damage that can be
done by too much affiliation with kids of the world, rock music,
and this world's entertainment.
Young people here are doing
well, but some parents are afraid of confrontation when conflicts
arise. Rock music is still the main point of disagreement.
--Joe Tkach, Ministerial Services