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PASTOR GENERAL'S REPORT, JULY 22, 1983
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La PURE VERITE subscribers are scattered in 153 countries and/or territor
ies throughout the world. Incredible as it may sound to Western ears, one
of the fairly common questions asked by our African readers is about poly
gamy. We are currently reworking our material on this timeless topicl
Nine Ambassador students arrived in Paris June 9 for a seven-week experi
ence in French-speaking Europe. From the exciting city lights of Paris to
medieval castles in Lyon, the students have been learning of the charms,
richness and friendliness found in France and Switzerland.
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Of course there is also the work experience.
Several of the students are working on small French farms, helping to set up
an SEP camp near Strasbourg or taking care of children. One of the students
wrote us, "This voyage is truly for me the realization of a childhood dream.
I've always wanted to go to Europe, but I never thought I would do it. And
now I'm here. Thank youl It's truly an unforgettable experience."
Appreciation for the Second Ministerial Refreshing Program
Dear Mr. Tkach and staff:
I don't want to be rote, but thanks for. having us in for the Re
freshing Program. Being a local church elder I have not had the
privilege to attend Ambassador College. It is as if some void
has been filled now.
If I were to be asked what impressed me the most, it would be very
difficult to answer in a few words. I do want to mention the fact
that sitting in class with ministers and wives from places such
as Australia, Zambia, England and the Philippines, I realized as
I never could before that this is truly a "worldwide" work. It
has made my prayers for the Work and fellow ministers all over
the globe much more effective!
Browsing through the ENVOY sure can't compare with strolling
through the grounds of the College. The peace and harmony there
is like no other place I have ever been. Another observation I
had was that even though we were the nineteenth session, the ap
proach which all the instructors had was as if we were among the
first. We hope to be able to attend the next Refreshing Program.
Bob and Carol Thurlow
Dear Mr. Tkach and Refreshing Program Team:
It was a real joy to be a part of the second Ministerial Refresh
ing Program. The present two-week length seems ideal to provide
an abundance of valuable material, but not so long that it be
comes too much to assimilate.
The feeling of rapport within session nineteen was great! We can
now have a deeper concern and affection for our fellow ministry
worldwide.
It is very encouraging to see how strongly God's
Spirit is working at Headquarters. The attitude of service to
each other and to God's people is everywhere. Every department
we had contact with exuded this approach.
Thank you so much for such an uplifting experience. Every aspect
of the program seemed to be organized perfectly--from the tours