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PASTOR'S REPOR�"�
PUBLISHED BY THE WORLDWIDE CHURCH OF GOD
VOL. 1, NO. 5
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA
DECEMBER 5, 1977
GTA REPORTS HIS FATHER
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S HEALTH Stopping over in Honolulu on his
return trip from his Pacific tour, Garner Ted Armstrong said he had
just called and spoken with his father for over a half hour. He
talked with Mr. Armstrong concerning his trip, and discussed recent
world developments in the light of Bible prophecy. In short, Mr.
Herbert W. Armstrong is in excellent spirits, his voice strong and
clear, and he seems to be maintaining his gradual but steady pace of
improvement. Mr. GTA said his father sounded "almost like his old
self
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and was encouraged by his progress.
GTA COMPLETES TOUR OF PACIFIC Garner Ted Armstrong and his group,
including Mr. Leslie McCullough, director of the International
Division, are headed home after their tour of New Zealand, Australia
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and the Philippines. In addition to visiting the Work's principal
offices in that area of the world, Mr. GTA and Mr. McCullough
addressed the church in Hawaii and more than 90 per cent of the
members in Australia and New Zealand. Although his trip to the
Philippines was short, a total of 1,051 brethren and co-workers
filled to overflowing the Meraloo Auditorium to hear Mr. Armstrong
speak. The Philippine office staff, ministers, elders and deacons
joined the special guests in the home of Colin Adair for dinner and
entertaimnent. The outpouring of warmth and enthusiasm was evident
everywhere and moved Mr. Armstrong visibly.
In his sermons to the various congregations, Mr. Armstrong brought
news of the Work from headquarters in Pasadena and spoke on world
conditions and � rophecy, especially in connection with Egyptian
President Sadat s visit to Israel and the future of the Middle
Eastern situation. Many of the brethren had -to travel great dis
tances in order to be at some of the combined meetings but, in
addition to stimulating sermons, they participated in question and
.answer sesstons d�:t:'ing which many fine questions were asked concern
ing aspects of the Work, doctrine, and prophecy.
A.C. GIVEN GO-AHEAD ON VISTA The Department of Health, Education
and Welfare has given the OK for Ambassador College to take pos
session of the Vista del Arroyo property which is one block from the
campus. A representative of HEW who was contacted by telephqne after
Dr. Germano received notice of approval of our application, said
now that the government approval has been given, it is up to
Ambassador to decide if it will use the property.
Mr. Garner Ted Armstrong, contacted in route home from his Pacific
trip, said "certain technicalities" in the deed to the Vista "need
to be resolved. Our attorneys will be working in the next few days
with the HEW legal representation to completely resolve any remaining
question." He did not feel we could make the final decision invol
ving the acquisition of the property until such negotiations con
cerning its intended use are finally resolved.