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PASTOR GENERAL'S REPORT, APRIL 5, 1985
more open feeling and appearance, and the Postal Services area has been
greatly enlarged with a separate office being created for the Production/
Mailing Manager, Mr. Tony Lodge. The changes in this area reflect the
greatly increased printing activity in England, and the steadily increasing
volume of outgoing mail.
--Joe Tkach, Ministerial Services
PUBLISHING SERVICES UPDATE
The PLAIN TRUTH Newsstand Distribution Program is one of the most exciting
aspects of the work of God's Church. Many thousands of brethren are in
volved in assisting Mr. Armstrong in proclaiming the Gospel to the world
through their diligent efforts in serving with the Newsstand Program. New
outlets and opportunities are opening up daily throughout the United
States.
Obviously, as the witness becomes more powerful and God's message permeates
local communities, persecution in certain areas will intensify. As a re
sult, we are sure that in some locations the Newsstand Program from time to
time may need to be adjusted, refined or changed. We therefore urgently re
quest that any ministers in the United States who are experiencing major
difficulties with the Newsstand Program in their area, or feel they have
reached a point of saturation or diminishing returns, please contact either
Boyd Leeson or John La Bissoniere. They may be able to offer some alterna
tives.
We would appreciate your input as soon as possible.
--Ray Wright, Publishing Services
UPDATE FROM MAIL PROCESSING
What Five Dollars Can Do
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the dollar lost more than
one-half of its buying power in the last ten years. Despite this alarming
trend, the generous offerings of God's people are bearing tremendous fruit.
For example, each five dollar contribution accomplishes� of the follow
ing:
• 15 people are able to view one "WORLD TOMORROW" telecast.
• 65 people are reached through PLAIN TRUTH in-home subscription issues.
• 80 are reached through PLAIN TRUTH newsstand copies.
• 20 PLAIN TRUTHs can be placed in waiting rooms where hundreds may read
them.
• 25 people can receive one lesson of the Ambassador College Bible Cor
respondence Course.
• 25 booklets can be sent.
• 65 new subscribers can be mailed one of Mr. Armstrong's semiannual
letters.
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