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PASTOR GENERAL'S REPORT, September 25, 1979
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in at a very high rate, are fascinating and valuable because they give us
an insight into what type of people are now becoming readers.
We will also
iearn what people expect and what they want from The PLAIN TRUTH and how
they first became aware of The PLAIN TRUTH and this Work.
This type of
survey helps us to understand our readers better and find out what type
of articles they like to read, etc. This will enable us to adjust our
approach and, hopefully, improve our promotional and newsstand programs.
The editorial information will help Brian Knowles in a similar way.
When we tabulate the results we will be able to compare with a survey we
did several years ago. It will be interesting to see if our readership
profile has changed in the last few years. We will, of course, share these
results with you in later reports.
The staff of Publishing hopes you all have a wonderful Festival.
--Roger Lippross, Publishing Services Director
PLEASE ANNOUNCE
Those transferring to St. Petersburg for the Feast
should try to bring along a song book. Since
St. Petersburg has become primarily a transfer site,
there are not enough local churches to supply song
books for everyone. Please arrange to check a book
out of your local church library to bring with you.
--Festival Office
I�TERNATIONAL NEWS
Firsthand Report From Dominica
Following is a letter containing interesting and vivid insights to the
hardships ahead for a whole island of people, including our brethren. The
storm is past but the difficulties for the inhabitants of Dominica have
just begun.
Dear Mr. Halford:
I intend writing you a letter from which I am sure you can't find
humor. On returning to Dominica on August 27th, news of a hurricane
coming was being spread. By 12:00 noon August 29th the storm was in
full force in Dominica. But before I tell you more of the storm, be
it known that all members of God's Church here are alive and safe!