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PASTOR'S REPORT, July 16, 1979
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ing in membership, in financial income and in unity and brotherhood MUC{
MORE than many areas in the U.S. Obviously, they were not exposed to tr1e
liberalism, playboyism and subtle spirit of self-will and rebellion which
was spread so much from GTA and a nurilier of his present followers over the
_:__ast few years. The "put-downs", the negative attitudes and accusations
expressed so often in many areas of the C.S. simply NEVER REACHED many of
our international areas i� Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, South
Afr :; _ ca, etc. Or, i:: some of_ these ne::;-ative "vibes" did reach those shores,
the.· were so diminished by the time they arrived that it had very little
or
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effec�--especially since we had positive, loyal and enthusiastic
leaders in these areas to counteract such garbage�
Therefore, God is BLESSING �any of these areas ncw--and has been for
the past few years even during a time of stagnation here in the U.S. That
is WHY Britain, t,ew Zealand, and some of these areas are growing 15 to 20%
a year and the overwhelming number of our brethren there are loyal and
solid and untroubled by the intellectual and spiritual garbage which has
been allowed to flow around so freely in certain U.S. church areas.
Let's all back off from our immediate situation from time to time and
see this BIG PICTURE!
Frankly, fellows, the time for "fence-sitting" is OVER. I now want
to ask every one of you to get SOLIDLY behind Mr. Herbert Armstrong and
this Work and� convey that to your congregations in definite, specific
a:cd enthusiastic terms! Too many have sat on the sidelines to "wait and
see" what will happen. Too many--by lack of enthusiasm, by raised eyebrows
and questioning looks and subtly phrased negative intimations--have let
their congregations know all too clearly that they are not WHOLEHEARTEDLY
s.1pportive of the leadership of God's apostle, Mr. Herbert Armstrong, or
this very Work of God.
i3od <:ells us: "Whatsoever thv har.d findeth to do, do it with thy
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Sure, we know that there have been misunderstandings, upsets and con
::...:.sions.
But that time should now be over. A loyal and clean and dedicated
leadership
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?asadena is now backing God's apostle and the Work and Church
.::.r�, :o::.::g to go forward. Let's all be sure that we do our parts with E:J-
�� �S:AS� �o join in this growth and show God and the people under our charge
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Aqai�, let's become a fervently praying Church a�d ministry and keep
� ,:::,·/e on the BIG PICTCRE and on . esus Christ, our living Head and Sa?ior.
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Roderick C. Meredith
, ..::, . ,John ?rohs has asked me to add a note regarding the need for members
to ope;::-3.te so:.i.':.d systems at each of the festival sites this year. Please
an:--,oun.::::e this :ceed to your congregatior,s.
If there are any members who are
qualified in this area, please have them write to Mr. Prohs with their sound
systern experience bci.ckground, add:r.-ess and telephone number. his -::.,"iJ.ress i':::.
John Prohs, 300 West Green St., Pasadena, CA 91123.