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'PASTOR GENERAL'S REPORT, JUNE 10, 1986
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Deuteronomy 16:16 and announce the special music. In some cases I think
they were even a little ashamed to announce the offering, as though it
were wrong to teach God's own people what God commands!
Let's do our part.
Let's teach with enthusiasm and make this
opportunity to praise and glorify God just that!
Keep up the good work!
With love, in Christ's service,
FROM CHURCH ADMINISTRATION
PENTECOST; ANNOUNCEMENT1 ADDITIONAL NEW HIRES; RECENT ORDINATIONS;
INTERNATIONAL NEWS--Germany, United Kingdom, Australia
Pentecost
As I write, we are busily preparing for the Day of Pentecost,
though I realize some of you will receive this issue after the Holy Day
has passed. We are sending out 14 guest speakers to the U.S. and Canada
in addition to Mr. Tkach's visit to the northern California churches. The
Day of Pentecost, standing alone in the Holy Day cycle, is always a very
exciting time. As we reflect on both the giving of God's spiritual law at
Sinai and the coming of the Holy Spirit to the New Testament Church, we
should be filled with deep gratitude for the incredible calling God has
given every one of us. While Christ intended that these days reveal his
unfolding plan, He also intended that they be spiritual high points
throughout the year. We ministers need to let God's Spirit stir us up to
real zeal and enthusiasm as we observe these days year by year. We must
not let them become trite and routine or even boring just because we cover
essentially the same material each time.
God's people need the solid instruction of the meaning of the Holy Day,
but they also need the inspiration and motivation to face the daily trials
and frustrations in this evil world. While this is on my mind, I want to
encourage each of you to do your very best to make every Holy Day a truly
special occasion.
This means careful planning of all aspects of the
service.
Within the budgetary restraints you have, try to provide an
uplifting atmosphere with the hall set-up, flowers, etc.
Whenever
possible, present your best special music on these days. Then, of course,
prayerfully prepare the sermons and sermonettes to make the most effective
use of the speaking time. Make these subjects come alive with vision and
hope for the fulfillment of God's master plan and our place in His soon
coming Kingdom.
Be positive, enthusiastic and encouraging!
You won't
have to "put on" those appearances if you are close to God and totally
yielded to Christ's direction, asking Him to give you His mind and
attitude. The observance of a Holy Day should be a profitable�appy°;