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PASTOR GENERAL'S REPORT, SEPTEMBER 11, 1981
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REPORT FROM THE TREASURER'S OFFICE
Greetings again from the financial offices. God has continued to bless the
Work in the U.S. this month with a good increase over last year. At present
the increase is still a few tenths of a percent over 18%.
Our bank balances are in a very healthy condition at present, though we
expect a considerable drop this month. The reason relates to feast expend
itures. In a few days, ministerial festival allotments will go out, and a
few days after that the member festival assistance checks will go out.
About this time we will also begin paying for festival facilities. Putting
all these things together, we expect to pay out almost two million dollars
in feast-related expenses.
When the Holy Day offerings come in, our
balances should recover and increase above present levels.
This information should inform you about some of the inner workings of the
financial area that you otherwise might not know or think about. When your
allotment arrives, you may be reminded of how the festival expense affects
the financial area of the Work.
For the first time in many years, we expect second tithe allocations to make
it possible for all qualified widows to attend the feast. This is encourag
ing to me, and I believe we should thank the Head of the Church Who has made
it possible.
I am sure you have noticed the new radio and television stations that are
being added lately. Even though the numbers are small at present, we are
hoping to increase allocation of funds for this important area of the Work.
We appreciate your continuing support, and that of all the brethren from
your area.
--Leroy Neff, Treasurer
NEWS FROM THE PASTOR GENERAL'S OFFICE
We have just received the following telex from Bob Morton in Australia.
Melbourne is the only major city without TV coverage. Now read on!
Bob Fahey {9-11-81) Greetings. Have finally found an open door to
preach the Gospel to Melbourne. Have an opportunity to run World Tomor
row TV program on the giant SO-foot video screen in Melbourne Square.
Melbourne's commercial and business activities revolve around the
Square and the video equipment is modern and very effective. At any
given time, as many as 2,000 people are normally within viewing range
and the audio reproduction is excellent. Speakers around the Square
allow anyone interested to listen. The screen normally carries regular
TV programs and is very popular.
Have been offered contract for three days per week at 200 dollars per
week. Would Mr. Armstrong approve of this type of media outlet? Seems
to me there are plenty of precedents where God's servants have raised
their voices in the centre of the city before. Would be grateful if you
would telex me back on this.
Editor's Note: Mr. Armstrong gave his enthusiastic approval!