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PASTOR GENERAL'S REPORT, MAY 7, 1982
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FROM MINISTERIAL SERVICES
NOTICE TO ALL PASTORS
If you are contacted by Paul and
Melodie Pettyjohn, please get in
touch with Mr. Al Mischnik before
taking action of any kind.
Questions and Answers
Question: Is it permissible for a graduating senior to attend a graduation
ceremony if it falls on Friday night or Saturday?
Answer:
Mr. Armstrong stated that if the graduating senior simply attends
the ceremony and receives his or her diploma, this would not be
breaking the Sabbath since it is just a matter of quietly sitting
through the speeches, and is not a regular or habitual Sabbath
activity.
However, the graduating senior should not attend or take part in
any of the parties, banquets or celebrations, etc. that would
occur on the Sabbath, as that would be a violation of the Sabbath
as God instructs us in Isaiah 58:13-14.
Comments From Monthly Church Reports
ROANOKE, VA--ROBERT PERSKY: Unemployment problems continue, but
the brethren are very excited about God's Work. They anxiously
wait for Mr. Armstrong's tapes and letters. Many are studying
the Bible and Church literature more than they ever have in their
entire lives. The old "first love" is being rekindled. There is
an eagerness and an excitement in the air at every Sabbath
service. Everyone senses that the end of this age is near.
ALBANY, NY/SPRINGFIELD, MA--LYLE WELTY: We see solid progress
being made in marriages and families. Headquarters has supplied
us with much outstanding material on these topics. Marriages and
families are getting back on the track.
Congregation responds
well to Mr. Armstrong's leadership and direction.
MINNEAPOLIS (NORTH)
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MN--LEONARD SCHREIBER: A record attendance
at both a Sabbath service and a Bible study this month.
The
people are really responding to emphasis put on family unity and
participation. More people than ever before seem to be taking
self-examination seriously this year.
GARDEN GROVE, CA--TERRY P. MATTSON: People are getting a renewed
vision of the importance of the Work, their need for involvement
in the Church and personal growth.
This attitude has been