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PASTOR GENERAL'S REPORT, January 30, 1981
Every day Christ's Apostle was tracked by the local television
and press--and not a negative vibration was to be heard or seen.
Mr. Armstrong's first appearance was before an SRO (standing room
only) crowd at Adamson University where Mr. Armstrong spoke for approx
imately one hour on the spiritual values that alone would give to
university students everywhere the opportunity to live happy and abundant
lives.
Next, Christ's Apostle was the keynote speaker before the Philippine
Constitution Association--750 guests and members, including the Chief
Justice of the Supreme Court and many Cabinet members, heard Mr. Armstrong
proclaim the only way to world peace.
During the evening, Mr. Armstrong
and I were made lifetime members of the Association which was responsible
for the 1973 Constitutional changes and, under the strong leadership of
President Marcos, the lifting of marshall law on January 17, 1981. The
following day Mr. Armstrong spoke for one hour before the combined Rotary
Clubs of greater Manila--again, he stressed that only the intervention of
Jesus Christ--who will return soon to rule as a King and High Priest--will
prevent mankind from destroying itself.
In the evening, Minister of Labor, Blas Ople, hosted Mr. Armstrong
at a private dinner party. Also present were the Minister of Agrarian
Reform, the Minister of the Budget, and the Minister of Justice as well
as various directors of other ministries and selected assemblymen. The
Minister of Agrarian Reform was so impressed with Mr. Armstrong's post
dinner comments that he invited him to speak a few days later before 450
of his own employees at a specially convened conclave.
The Minister of Agrarian Reform requested that Christ's Apostle
deliver a spiritual message. You can bet he did--with his inimitable
power.
On the Friday before the first public appearance, Mr. Armstrong and
I were received by President Marcos in a 45-minute televised interview.
I will not spoil the surprise in store for you by telling you what was
said because you will be able to see all after our television film has
been developed and edited. Mr. Armstrong's picture appeared the next
day, Saturday, January 24--the first day of his personal appearances-
on the first page in all newspapers in Manila above the center fold.
A short meeting was also held at the palace with Mrs. Marcos. She
will, of course, be present tonight at the special benefit performance
of The Seal Wolf--proceeds of which benefit will go to local charities
selected by the First Lady. The British Ambassador will be present and
the Columbian Ambassador will be one of the co-hosts.
Hundreds of calls have been received from local people and by Sun
day over 1,000 essays had been received from high school and college
students who had been invited to enter a contest on the meaning of Mr.
Armstrong's message to them. The Minister of Culture will award the
prizes next month--three for high school students and three for college
students.
We have received new invitations to address other groups as a
result of this most recent and successful visit. Hopefully, in March,
on our way to Australia, if our schedule permits, we shall return.
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