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PASTOR GENERAL'S REPORT, NOVEMBER 27, 1981
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In looking over some old figures for comparisons, it's interesting to note
that the two holy days at the Feast produced more funds than one whole year
in 1965, and holy day offerings for this year are just slightly under the
total income for 1969.
The WATS line recorder worked well during the Feast collecting over 207
calls. There is still a continued upswing in its use by the public. We had
our best weekend on the 24/25th of October when a total of over 180 requests
were made via the WATS line.
French-speaking Area A joyous Feast was held in five sites in the FrenchÂ
speaking world: Praz-sur-Arly, France, with an attendance of 800 persons;
Hull, Quebec, with 800 attending; Fort-de-France, Martinique, with an
attendance of 300; Guadeloupe with 120 persons; and Haiti 37 persons, for a
total of 2,057 people. This was a new record!
From Guadaloupe, Mr. Erick Dubois reports that the Feast of Tabernacles was
a tremendous success and that there was an atmosphere of unity and love
among the brethren. He will hold a series of Bible lectures in Moule where
we have the second largest concentration of La PURE VERITE subscribers, the
largest being in Pointe-a-Pitre.
Y.o.u. Update
Y.O.U. Manuals were mailed to all pastors, worldwide, just prior to the
Feast.
If you have not received your copy, please contact the Y.O.U.
Office.
Deadline for application to the Y.O.U. International Student Exchange
Program is January 31st. The program is open to all high school juniors and
seniors in the northern hemisphere. A summary sheet and application are
included in your pastor's manual or may be obtained from the Y.O.U. Office.
Please encourage outstanding youths in your area to apply.
Y.O.U. Program Changes The national track and field meet for this activity
year has been canceled. Track and field will advance to the regional level
only. This will enable us to channel more funds into other areas which will
benefit a larger group of people. More information regarding track and
field will be forthcoming.
The national talent contest scheduled for April has also been canceled.
Districts wishing to hold talent contests at this time may do so, but there
will be no regional contests this activity year. Those winning district
contests this activity year will automatically be eligible for the regional
event next November. The national event will be held next December with the
district and regional contests preceding it. This will alleviate the need
for having three talent contests within one year.
If you have any questions regarding track and field or talent contests,
please feel free to call the
Y.o.u.
Office.
Y.O.U. Insurance Update The Y.O.U. policy number from last year has been
renewed for the next twelve months. Please use the same number for any
claims this year. For further information, please contact the risk manager
at (213)577-5102.