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. PASTOR GENERAL'S
REPoRT
TO THE MINISTRY OF THE
WORLDWIDE CHURCH OF GOD
VOL. 5, NO. 36
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA
REPORT FROM THE TREASURER'S OFFICE
SEPTEMBER 9, 1983
In August the percentage of increase dropped a little from the previous two
months to 10.2%. This brings the year-to-date figure down slightly from
12.5% for the previous two months to 12.2%. By comparison, last year at
this time we were coming out of a bad slump and had a good August with a
27.3% increase, making the year-to-date increase a 9.8%. Right now we are
at one of the two low points of the year for our reserves. We are a little
above last year and about the same as we were in 1981. The Feast offerings
should increase the balances considerably by the time of my next report.
A week ago Wednesday we had a visit by the Chief Executive Officer of Wells
Fargo Bank. (At present this is our major bank, and it is one of the larg
est banks in the U.S.) With him were the regional vice president and the
local branch manager, who is also a vice president. They met with Mr. Arm
strong, Aaron Dean, Gerald Seelig (who manages our cash and banking area)
and myself. This was a fine get-acquainted visit. They are very pleased
with our business relationship and want it to thrive, just as we do.
I hope all of you have a very inspiring and profitable Feast. My wife and I
are looking forward to our first international Feast. As you may know, we
will be in Australia. In addition to visiting the office and three festival
sites, we expect to visit the Auckland and Manila offices and churches.
--Leroy Neff, Treasurer
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FROM MINISTERIAL SERVICES
Remind the Brethren to Buckle Upl
Can you believe that only 10% of the drivers in Southern California use
their seat belts while driving? This startling estimate is the result of a
recent study by the National Safety Council. Could this percentage hold
true for the general membership of God's Church? Hopefully not.
During this fall festival season when driving is at an annual peak for the
brethren, we would like you to encourage members to use their seat belts.
Contrary to some maverick opinions, seat belts DO save lives and prevent
much bodily injury.
It is the rare situation where use of a seat belt
causes added injury or other problems.
At the same time please remind the brethren not to drive when overly tired
or sleepy. Emphasize especially that they should not drive all night. Each
of us must take seriously the God-given responsibility for the protection
of the lives and bodies of our families and other passengers. Since the
slow destruction of one's body through smoking, excessive use of alcohol or
drug abuse is a sin, is it any less of a sin to destroy it quickly by taking
careless and irresponsible risks?
Let's all do our part to prevent accidents that can not only mar our enjoy
ment of the Feast this year, but also our bodies for the rest of our lives.