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PASTOR GENERAL'S REPORT, MARCH 15, 1985
anxious callers are to learn of a better way of life makes me very
thankful that I learned the truth many years ago.
P.M. (Pasadena)
It is like a shot in the arm--a real uplift to see the interest
people express and to realize how the telecast is having such im
pact. It makes the whole Sabbath richer.
K.M. (Pasadena)
It is a privilege to come and take calls on the Sabbath. We tithe
and pray for the work of God's Church, but here we are able to get
a taste of actually doing the work.
M.L. (Pasadena)
Even though I must rise early, I feel the rewards of speaking to
people from all over the country, and my possibly being their
first contact with the Church, is well worth it. I plan to con
tinue volunteering in the future, so save me a phone!
S.c. (Pasadena)
I have enjoyed the opportunity immensely!
It has given me a
totally different aspect of the work we're doing in God's Church.
Everyone should do it at least once! You just can't understand
the full scope of the work without it!
J.s. (Big Sandy)
After living in Pasadena for most of my life and not serving on
the WATS Sabbath program, I feel I've been given a "second
chance" with WATS opening up in Big Sandy. It is very exciting to
hear the interest and enthusiasm of potential new brethren.
Thank you for making this service available to us "Texans."
C.B. (Big Sandy)
I've enjoyed it very much. Every call is different. It's very
exciting for me to actually have a part in doing God's work. I
look forward to it every time it's my turn to serve. Thank you
for giving me the opportunity to serve.
ON THE WORLD SCENE
Mrs. G. (Big Sandy)
--Richard Rice, Mail Processing Center
MR. GORBACHEV AT THE HELM IN MOSCOW; "CHRISTIAN ROCK" With a speed unprece
dented in Soviet history, the ruling heirarchy of the u.s.s.R. selected its
new leader on March 11, 1985. The appointment of 54-year-old Mikhail
s.
Gorbachev as the Conununist Party's General Secretary came less than five
hours after the announcement of the death of his predecessor, Konstantin
Chernenko, 73.
It is no secret that Mr. Gorbachev, a polished, urbane, untypical Soviet
leader, had already been earmarked by his fellow members of the ruling
Politburo for the top position during Mr. Chernenko's short 13-month-long
tenure in office, which had been punctuated by long periods of absence due
to illness.
The uneventful Chernenko rule followed a similar short 14-