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PASTOR GENE�'S REPORT, MARCH 7, 1986
Rotice to All Ministers
We have received many calls and comments regarding
spurious letters received by members and ministers.
We
feel we know the source of these letters, which are
postmarked in New Orleans, Louisiana, or California.
We are not aware that any of these have been received
internationally, but please inform us if they have.
At this time we would
about this material.
signature it would not
anyone you suspect.
like you to caution the brethren
Because it does not include a
be appropriate to use the name of
Tell the brethen that the references to Headquarters and
the local ministers are false and intended to seduce them
with enticing words, as well as discredit the Church.
Please use discretion in not making this a bigger problem
than it is.
We appreciate the concern you have shown and the copies we
have received.
Prayer Request
Mr. Kelly Barfield,· pastor of the Scott City and Liberal,
Kansas, churches, is again suffering with illnesses including viral
pneumonia� His condition is quite serious and his wife Vinita has asked
for your prayers on his behalf. Please ask God to intervene and totally
heal Mr. Barfield of this condition.
International News
Minister
in
Serious Auto Accident
Mr. Josef Forson, our minister in
Ghana, was involved in a serious auto accident on February 26, while
returning from the Church farm.
His auto was a total loss. But due to
God's intervention, Mr. Forson escaped with just a few minor injuries. As
Mr. Frank Brown reported, •Fortunately, Mr. Forson had heeded Mr. Tkach's
rule of wearing seat belts and did not suffer serious harm. His injuries
were restricted to minor cuts and bruises with a pain in the hip and the
chest.• An update on Mr. Forson's condition will be included in the near
future.
Thank-You Proa Mr. Chukvudi
As reported in the January 10 "Pastor
General's Report,• our minister in Nigeria, Mr. Chukwudi, was suffering
from a health problem that had severely weakened him.
Following is a
thank-you and update on his improving health.