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PASTOR GENERAL'S REPORT, MARCH 15, 1985
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UPDATE FROM MAIL PROCESSING
Semiannual Letter the Major Source of Co-workers
Mr. Armstrong's semiannual letters continue to be the leading source of new
co-workers--those who are interested in helping to spread the Gospel to the
world through their tithes and offerings on a more regular basis. For ex
ample, the November, 1984 semiannual resulted in 3,000 people becoming co
workers. This shows the value of our prayers for God's blessing upon these
letters. The semiannuals are especially effective for three reasons:
1. Mr. Armstrong expresses a very warm and personal interest in the lives
of our PLAIN TRUTH readers.
2. He conveys a vital and stirring message, usually about prophecy and
world events.
3. He offers one or two key pieces of literature.
The total number of co-workers in the U.S. has now passed 57,000. This is
the highest number in several years.
Donor Count Tops 100,000
The number of donors (those who send a donation once or twice in a year) has
also been steadily increasing. We now have over 100,000 donors. This is
the largest count since God inspired Mr. Armstrong to put the Church back on
track.
The semiannual letter is the second largest source for donor
growth, just slightly behind PT renewals, which are number one.
WATS Sabbath Volunteer Proqram--A Four-year Success Story
Over the past four years, some 3,000 Church members have had the exciting
opportunity to answer calls from "WORLD TOMORROW" viewers. Volunteers have
also filled in on Holy Days and during the Feast of Tabernacles.
The volunteer program has grown in the same dramatic way as the overall WATS
operation. In 1981, just 20 people were needed each Sabbath. Now, more
than 100 volunteers answer the phones at Pasadena and another 80 at Big
Sandy every Sabbath. (Each person normally serves for three to four hours
every six weeks.)
It would cost God's Church approximately $150,000 per year to pay for the
hours donated by volunteers!
Members who have served in this way are grateful for the opportunity and
find the experience rewarding. We're very thankful that so many of God's
people have cheerfully responded to this need. Here are some comments from
volunteers:
Serving on WATS is an awesome privilege! In some ways I think it
helps me as much as it does those who call in for the various
publications.
B.L. (Pasadena)
It is inspiring and encouraging to hear how enthusiastic and con
vinced some callers are--even first-time callers. Hearing how