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PASTOR GENERAL'S REPORT, FEBRUARY 7, 1986
New Telecast Brings 19,332 Calls
Mr. David Hulme's stimulating
inaugural telecast "What Will the Future Bring?" brought in 19,332 calls
on February 1-2.
This total is 31 percent above the 1985 weekend
average. Only eight other telecasts have produced higher responses.
This fine response seems to indicate a smooth transition from Mr.
Armstrong's programs to the new telecasts, with no reduction in the
viewing audience.
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any offered favorable comments about Mr. Hulme
he viewing audience clearly recognized that he
message from the Bible as Mr. Armstrong did.
and his presentation.
gave the same dynamic
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Here are a few comments:
I was well pleased with how he [Mr. Hulme] said things and what
he said. I am glad he is following the same philosophy and
teachings as Mr. Herbert W. Armstrong.
Address unavailable
I only saw Mr. Armstrong a few times, but I really enjoyed
today's program. He did an excellent job. He talks like Mr.
Armstrong did when he was younger.
Chicago, Illinois
Mr. Armstrong was wise to have Mr. Hulme do the program. I
didn't feel very good after his death--almost like the world
was coming to an end--but after hearing Mr. Hulme, I feel much
better.
I always watched Mr. Armstrong--I'd sooner miss
breakfast than miss watching him.
And I'm going to keep
watching Mr. Hulme.
Stanfield, North Carolina
I have been watching the program for years and was used to
seeing Mr. Armstrong. This is the first time I've ever called
in. It's a transitional _thing for me, but it seems to be a
smooth transformation.
Prior Lake, Minnesota
Good Growth Continues
After a record-breaking 1985, God's Work has
continued to increase at an outstanding pace during the first month of
this year.
The following table compares year-to-date mail and phone
calls (U.S. only) with the same period last year:
1985
1986
Increase
Mail Received
396,174
513,964
29.7%
WATS TV Response
58,146
155,000
144.5%
Total WATS Calls
76,758
187,646
166.6%
New Names Added to
File
169,353
224,736
32.7%
Comments About Mr. Armstrong Many thousands of letters and phone calls
paying tribute to Mr. Armstrong have come from members, co-workers,
viewers and subscribers. Most commented how much his work and personal
example have meant to them. Many included messages of encouragement to
Mr. Tkach, assuring him they would continue supporting God's Work under
the new administration.