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PASTOR GENERAL'S REPORT, MARCH 4, 1983
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high of 1982. Also, whereas the number of subscribers in most countries
will decrease, plans are to increase subscribers in Spain, Venezuela,
Uruguay and Argentina.
The top ten countries with respect to circulation are as follows:
Country
Subscribers
Country
Subscribers
U.S.A.
34,986
Chile
10,456
Mexico
31,739
Spain
9,965
Colombia
25,085
Peru
9,626
Argentina
16,599
Guatemala
5,664
Puerto Rico
10,749
El Salvador
4,299
Preliminary plans call for PURA VERDAD Bible lectures in many areas. As of
this writing, lectures are planned for the following areas: Miami, Florida
--March 3 and 4; Santiago, Chile--March 12, 13, 19 and 20; Caracas, vene
zuela--April 24; Buenos Aires, Argentina--late April; Guatemala City--early
May; Lima, Peru--late May. Lectures are planned for as many as 21 cities
in 10 other countries later in the year. A combined total of approximately
40,000 PV subscribers could possibly be invited to these lectures.
On January 18, 19 and 20, Mr. Bob Flores, our minister serving in the Corpus
Christi, Texas, congregation, conducted lectures for PV readers in the San
Antonio, Texas area. Despite extremely bad weather and a conflicting event·
scheduled in the San Antonio Convention Center, 18 new people (1.8% of
those invited) attended, with several showing a serious interest in the
Church.
Appreciation for the Second Ministerial Refreshing Program
Dear Messrs. Armstrong and Tkach:
Just a note of thanks for the many opportunities afforded us in
the Refreshing Program. What a tremendous way to start a new
year! We thought the first program was good and wondered if the
second might not seem less important. Boy, were we in for a sur
prise. The classes were great, especially being able to hear
from God's Apostle.
I have given a number of sermons and Bible studies from the ma
terial we received. Along with the lectures, my wife and I en
joyed basking in the attitude at Headquarters.
What a change
from a few years ago. From the attitude of the ministers to that
of the students and employees, it was obvious that God's Church
is back on the track. We observed the smiles and the general
feeling of togetherness displayed by those with whom we were able
to talk. All this was very refreshing to say the least! Also, we
were delighted to be there with the Spanish ministers and broaden
our perspective of that area of God's Work. Our thanks to every
one involved in making Refresher number two such a great success.
We are looking forward to number three.
Don and Sue Lawson