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PASTOR GENERAL'S REPORT, SEPTEMBER 16, 1986
Q: What is the proper dress for Bible studies?
A: Dress for Bible studies has traditionally been somewhat less
formal than for Sabbath services. However, since Bible study is
held at the beginnin_g of the Sabbath here at headquarter_s, men
are expected to wear a coat and tie. At other times, when Bible
studies are held during the week, a coat and tie are not
required since some may come to the study directly from work.
Even so, the clothing should be neat and clean; never should
dirty or shabby apparel be tolerated.
Women should wear dresses since this is the customary apparel.
However, allowances may need to be made even here--especially if
the weather is extremely cold.
The best way to improve the dress of the congregation is through
the example of the ministry and other leading families in the
Church.
It is also proper to say something either publicly or
privately if standards seem to be slipping and some are
beginning to wear clothing which is totally inappropriate for
the occasion.
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BE READ IN ALL CHURCHES
Although the Feast of Tabernacles is still weeks away, much
planning for next year's Festival has already taken place. One
. eritical factor is housing.
Because of the following reasons,
we are requesting that all members wait until next spring when
the Festival Planner is distributed to make housing reservations
for
1987:
1.
The sites are not yet firm.
could be changed.
1'.lmost any site
2. We have no way to guarantee that all transfers
will be approved.
3. All housing at each site must be negotiated by
the Festival Coordinator between now and next
year. Negotiating for better prices is impossible
if available housing is already partially filled
by members.
4. Those who book their housing early, especially if
they are transferring to a very popular site,
make it much more difficult for those assigned to
that site to find housing.
So please wait until the Festival Planner is distributed in the
spring to make your
1987
Festival housing arrangements.
Your
cooperation will help make a better Feast for everyone!