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PASTOR GENERAL'S REPORT, September 25, 1979
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TRUTH. Two dissident former members took the opportunity to "warn" readers
of the evils that would befall them if they became involved with this
"A;nerican-based church." Our pastor in the area, Mr. John Jewell, immedi
ately contacted the paper with the true facts in the case and as a result
a more favourable article appeared the following week (this time only on
page six!). We also took advantage of the publicity generated by the story
by placing a quarter-page advertisement with the paper very similar to the
one used in response to the current legal battle in the States ("Just What
is the Worldwide Church of God?").
August registered an excellent increase in mail income of 39% over the
same month last year. The year-to-date rise is 23% (compared with an
inflation rate which is now hitting 15%). Total literature mailed was
encouragingly high for the time of year--27,477 items for all the areas
serviced from Radlett.
S.E.P. was again considered an overwhelming success by over 2000 teenagers
from all parts of the British Isles and Europe who attended the camp. One
headline in the local press called the Loch Lomond site a "haven for the
youngsters," and another report referred to the venture as probably "unique
of its kind and scope in Britain."
A total of 3,700 are expected to attend the four Feast sites in Britain
and Ireland this year--1,600 at Prestatyn (North Wales), 1,500 at Camber
Sands, 350 at Edinburgh and 250 at Kenmare (Southern Ireland). In addi
tion, there will be English-language sites in Hirshals, Denmark (120) and
Jerusalem, Israel (300). Five sites on the African mainland and one in
Mauritius will cater to around 530 Feastgoers.
Canada
We are happy and thankful to once again report a 25% increase in income
over August of last year. Combining the year-to-date increase of twelve
percent with an eight percent figure on expenses, we are moving into the
winter months with confidence despite higher expenditures on advertising
and media.
The "World Tomorrow" radio program is currently aired on 65 Canadian
stations. Next month, we will add four additional stations giving in
creased coverage to Saskatchewan. Radio responses continue to be of high
quality, demonstrating the powerful impact of Mr. Armstrong's messages.
�ewsstand distribution now stands at 350,000 (50,000 of which is in the
French language). Most of the major cities and towns in Canada now have
some newsstands carrying The PLAIN TRUTH. As responses and finances
justify, we will continue to develop the distribution. We are awaiting
approval from some major chain stores which, if obtained, could boost the
circulation by several thousand almost overnight.
Asia
Plain Truth subscribers for Malaysia exceeded the 10,000 mark this month
with 10,047 now on the mailing list.
Final preparations are being made for the Feast of Tabernacles in the
following cities throughout Asia: Colombo, Sri Lanka; Pune (Poona), India;
Kya In Village, Burma; and Panang, Malaysia. The anticipated number of