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PASTOR GENERAL'S REPORT, JANUARY 4, 1985
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ADELAIDE, SA--KERRY GUBB: YOUTH magazine subscriptions have now
been placed by members into all state government, Roman Catholic
and Adventist primary and secondary schools in the Adelaide met
ropolitan area, the Barossa Valley and the Fleurieu Peninsula.
From Canada
SAULT STE. MARIE, ONT--GARY KING: The members have shown great
interest in the newsstands and other aspects of the work of God's
Church. Brethren can see that the worsening economic situation
means we had better put more zeal into our spiritual lives while
we have time. We had one spectacular miracle this month. A mem
ber's small child fell from the top stair of a steep staircase,
was picked up in mid-air and gently lowered to safety!
PRINCE ALBERT, SASK--DAVID SHERIDAN: Everyone was grateful for
God's protection when a 163 kph (101 mph) windstorm ripped
through the city, flattening houses under construction and up
rooting trees. Over 1,500 insurance claims for damages totalling
$2.S million have been received. Only minor damage was sustained
to the property of members.
WINDSOR, ONT--FRAN RICCHI:
A Church member's ten-year-old son
was diagnosed earlier· this year as having progressive kidney
failure of his one remaining kidney. He was given four to six
weeks to live. That was six months ago. Recently, the doctors
noted a significant improvement. They had told the mother ear
lier that this condition was impossible to improve, and could of
fer no scientific answer except to say, "Whatever you are doing,
keep it up!" She said she would. We continue to pray for a com
plete healing.
WESTLOCK, ALTA--ROBERT J. MILLMAN:
We heard that a major em
ployer in the area has agreed to accommodate our four baptized
members who had requested absences to keep the weekly Sabbath,
despite rigid schedules that require Saturday work at least once
a month for all employees. This answer to prayer has come after
almost a year of fasting and prayer.
MONTREAL, QUE--CECIL MARANVILLE:
I invited to services this
month a young woman who was keeping the weekly and annual Sab
baths on her own, after initial contact with the Church of God
only 18 months ago.
Her first contact was through one of our
local PT stands. That's very encouraging.
From Southern Africa
PIETERMARITZBURG, SOUTH AFRICA--BILL WHITAKER: Mr. Waterhouse's
visit to this area was very inspiring to both the Durban and
Pietermaritzburg brethren. Corning as it did shortly after the
Feast.of Tabernacles accentuated the spiritual excitement of all
concerned. It was terrific to see and hear him!
SWAZILAND--BRYAN MATHIE: The members have grown spiritually over
the year and benefited greatly from the Feast of Tabernacles and
Mr. Waterhouse's visit. Several traveled to Johannesburg to hear
him.