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PASTOR GENERAL'S
REPORT
TO THE MINISTRY OF THE
WORLDWIDE CHURCH OF GOD
VOL.5, N0.-
39
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA
FROM MINISTERIAL SERVICES
International News
OCTOBER 28, 1983
Report From New Zealand All three Feast sites in this part of the world
reported an exceptionally profitable and inspiring Feast of Tabernacles-
truly the best Feast ever 1
The brethren in Rotorua, New Zealand were
blessed with the opportunity to receive a live transmission of Mr. Arm
strong's first holy day message.
Videotapes of the service were then
rushed to the sites at Pacific Harbour, Fiji and Mu'a, Tonga.
Rotorua feastgoers were also privileged to hear from Mr. Dean Blackwell and
Mr. Ray Wright. Mr. Blackwell had been in Fiji for the Day of Atonement,
and went on to Tonga after the Feast. A surprise visitor to Rotorua was
"Big Beak," who arrived from the U.S.A. complete with his costume and de
lighted the young children during social activities.
Festival registration for the three sites totaled 1,425, a slight increase
over last year. Comments from the brethren were overwhelmingly that this
was the llbest ever," a quote we are sure was echoed at other feast sites
worldwide as the Eternal showered His blessings on His people. Holy day
offerings posted an increase of 5.4% on the first day and 21% on the Last
Great Day. The holy day offering increase for the whole year was 10.5%, and
holy day attendance for the year was up by an average of 4.9%.
Meanwhile, back at the office, just under 6,000 items of mail came in during
September, 25% over last September. Mail income for the month was up 5.6%
and now shows an increase of 15.8% for the year to date.
Comments From Monthly Church Reports
From the United States
MINNEAPOLIS (NORTH), MN--LARRY WALKER: I have noticed an encour
aging new trend over the past few months regarding PMs. We are
receiving more visit requests, and most people we visit are
genuinely interested. Also, many are responding sooner than ever
before and progressing toward baptism faster. Most PMs are in
response to either the telecast or member contact. We recently
had two now-married daughters of former members return to Church.
There seems to be a real sense of urgency as people see the signs
of the times throughout the whole Church here.
CAMBRIDGE, OH--SHORTY FUESSEL: Over the past two years the con
gregation in Cambridge seems to be developing into a very
pleasant, stable and industrious family. Since its inception the
Church has grown with the addition of about 35 new people. This
has allowed a broadening of perspective and also responsibility
as a few new people in a congregation this size are immediately
noticed and the brethren are eager to set the proper example.
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