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PASTOR GENERAL'S REPORT, January 9, 1981
sermon was in power on approaching world crisis (great tribulation} and
Christ's coming Kingdom of God, way of life, spiritual law, and peaceful
world tomorrow. Will speak here again three weeks from today and expect a
larger crowd. Leave Sunday for Hong Kong and Manila.
(The above article by Mr. Armstrong for the Pastor General's Report was
telexed to Pasadena. It will also appear in the Worldwide Ne�s.)
MR. ARMSTRONG MEETS JAPANESE PRIME MINISTER
(This reFort was received prior to Mr. Armstrong's preceding article.}
Dateline Tokyo:
Mr. Herbert Armstrong met today (January 6, 1981} for 30 minutes with
Prime Minister Suzuki of Japan.
Prime Minister Suzuki, who will be departing for his first overseas visit
as Prime Minister of Japan, discussed with Mr. Armstrong Japan's great
interest in promoting cooperation with its neighbors and other peoples
around the world. He also expressed deep appreciation for Mr. Armstrong's
continued contribution to a better understanding between the peoples of
Japan and the peoples of the United States.
Mr. Armstrong, accompanied by Mr. Rader, will be in Japan for another four
or five days. Tomorrow he will meet with Prince Mikasa, brother of the
emperor, and plan for the Ambassador Foundation's participation in the
Middle East Cultural Museum and Library which has now been completed.
On Thursday evening, January 8, Mr. Armstrong will address 450 leaders of
the Japanese community at a banquet in his honor. Some 15 Japanese Diet
members, Mr. Armstrong's "spiritual" sons, will pay tribute to his efforts
over the past 15 years in Japan. Then, on Saturday, January 10, Mr. Arm
strong will address a large public meeting in Tokyo to discuss the crisis
in world affairs and the way to world peace.
January 8 Update
Mr. Herbert W. Armstrong was honored last evening at a banquet attended by
480 people in association with the Japan, China and United States Cultural
Friendship Association. Mr. Armstrong spoke for some 40 minutes on world
affairs. Those attending included 22 Ambassadors from various countries,
20 Diet Members, as well as numerous government officials and heads of
industry and education in Japan.