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PASTOR GENERAL'S REPORT, October 18, 1979
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harmony and rejoicing.
Yet God's Word says, "They went out from us, but
they were not of us; for if they had been 'of us, they would no doubt have
continued withlis"
(I John 2:19).
Now let us joyfully dedicate our lives to GOING ON toward complete
harmony and
unity, adorning the Church of God with increasing RIGHTEOUS
NESS--with GOD'S righteousness increasing in our lives, looking toward
another even greater Feast NEXT YEAR--preparing for the soon coming of our
Lord JESUS CHRIST!
The FEAST IN GERMANY
There were 550 members in attendance at the Feast in the Black Forest,
Germany.
In Carlsbad, Czechoslovakia, 165 attended.
Offerings, both sites, 1st
Holy Day, 27,000 D.M.
(Deutsch Mark) and second Holy Day, 33,000 D.M.
Herr Frank Schnee reports a good increase in membership and attend
ance, but the BIGGEST increase was in spirit.
The State of California's
persecution of the Church has aroused German members to a closer loyal
relationship, renewed dedication of themselves, and a more joyous and
energetic interest in seeing the Work go forward, and preparing themselves
for Christ's coming, and the Kingdom of God.
There is a renewed surge forward in the entire membership worldwide!
A PROCLA...1'1ATION FROM GOD'S APOSTLE
(Editor's Note: The following proclamation was written by Mr. Herbert W.
Armstrong to be read at the U.S. feast sites.
It was then released to
the press.
We are reprinting it for the benefit of all the ministry world-
wide.)
The continued persecution by the State of California through its
Attorney General makes this message necessary.
It is our response as
Christians to the State's unlawful demand for documents and information of
the Church.
Christ said, "My kingdom is not of this world''
(John 18:36).
The
Bible, the inspired written word of God, tells us that our citizenship is
in heaven, (Philippians 3:20)--that we are the citizens of God's heavenly
nation, and that while we are on earth "we are ambassadors for Christ
(II Corinthians 5:20).
Thus, we are only sojourners or pilgrims on this
planet earth
(I Peter 2:11; Hebrews 11:13; John 17:14).
As ambassadors
and aliens, God instructs us not to become part of this world
(John 15:19;
Romans 12:2; Galatians 1:4).
He instructs us to come out of this world and to become a citizen of
His nation, subject to His government and subject to His higher laws.