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PASTOR GENERAL'S REPORT, NOVEMBER 16, 1984
was no doubt motivated in part by Mr. Armstrong's pointing out the need to
pray for more laborers so Christ's true message can go out in greater power.
To date, nearly 9,000 co-workers have sent in donations. This is about 30%
more than average. Many said they would definitely be praying for more la
borers. A few even added that they were willing to sacrifice their PLAIN
TRUTH subscription if it could be placed in a new person's hands.
U.S. & BRITAIN IN PROPHECY Passes Four Million Mark
Our most frequently requested booklet, THE UNITED STATES
&
BRITAIN IN
PROPHECY, has passed another significant milestone. Over 4.2 million cop
ies have now been distributed worldwide. Of that total, about 3.7 million
have gone out in the United States and half a million in other countries.
Currently about 50,000 copies are requested each month.
The booklet's continuing popularity is due to several factors. It has been
heavily advertised in The PLAIN TRUTH, the Bible correspondence course and
on "The WORLD TOMORROW" telecast. Mr. Armstrong has mentioned that people
cannot understand prophecy without this key and, of course, there is a
natural curiosity about one's "roots."
Progress Continues at Big Sandy WATS
Our telephone response department on the Big Sandy campus is now settled
into its new facilities. The new location, consisting of two remodeled
buildings in the former Imperial Schools complex south of the racquetball
courts, has greatly helped productivity and allowed for the addition of new
lines. These were readied just in time for the record response received
during October. The WATS operation was formerly located in a converted
guest house, with phone stations and offices squeezed into several rooms
and even some large closets.
About 40% of the calls coming to Big Sandy are taken by operators trained in
direct terminal entry. Names, addresses and literature requests are en
tered into computer terminals linked with the Church's main computer at
Pasadena. Information from
the
remaining calls is written on WATS cards
and also processed by terminal operators the same day calls are received.
The tremendous attitude of service and cooperation by college students and
local members who answer calls has been heartwarming. With their help and
the addition of these fine new facilities, we should be well prepared for
the ever-increasing response to "The WORLD TOMORROW" program.
The Feast in Nanjing, China
Keeping the first Feast of Tabernacles in China was a thrilling experience
for a little over 500 Church members. A number wrote to thank Mr. Armstrong
for this special opportunity and to share some of the exciting things they
observed and learned. They unanimously agreed that the trip was highly ed
ucational, and the Feast very inspiring. Following are a few of their com
ments:
Words will never express the experience I had on the visit com
bined with the Feast of Tabernacles in China. The love and at-