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PASTOR GENERAL'S
REPORT
TO THE MINISTRY OF THE
WORLDWIDE CHURCH OF GOD
VOL.6, N0.10
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA
FROM MINISTERIAL SERVICES
Introducing Taped Messages From Headquarters
MARCH 9, 1984
In recent months, we have been able to send out tapes of some very important
sermons and Bible studies given here in Pasadena to be played in all
churches worldwide. These were messages by Headquarters ministers that Mr.
Armstrong heard here, and felt were especially important and valuable for
all of God's people everywhere to hear.
Our congregations will respond to these opportunities for occasional,
carefully selected, unifying messages from Headquarters with whatever
degree of enthusiasm and appreciation we display.
Therefore, we must be
careful to present these tapes in a posit"lve and enthusiastic manner. When
introducing a taped message, explain to the brethren that:
• Mr. Armstrong has heard this message and wanted all the churches
worldwide to hear it.
• It is timely and important for us all.
• Unity is promoted on these occasions when all of God's people on earth
are able to hear the very same message and thereby "all speak the same
thing" ( I Cor. 1:10).
Ideally, the pastor should have already listened to the tape, and be able to
add his own personal enthusiasm to these basic points when introducing the
message.
If we fail to take this positive approach, showing the brethren the real
value of these messages, some may take the attitude that listening to these
tapes is a boring waste of time. Hopefully this has not happened in your
congregation.
These tapes, whether tapes of Pasadena sermons or Bible studies, should be
played for regular Sabbath services, not just for Bible studies. Mr. Arm
strong intends that everyone in each congregation hear these messages
within a reasonable period of time. This cannot be properly accomplished
by playing them for Bible studies only, and expecting all those who did not
attend to check them out of the church tape library.
Some have wondered if these tapes should be played on the very first Sabbath
after receiving them.
This is not mandatory, but they should be played
reasonably soon.
I£ a particular tape is an exception to that general
guideline, special instructions will be enclosed with it.
Let's all do our part to convey to God's people the same appreciation and
enthusiasm for these taped sermons that Mr. Armstrong has for them. This is
one more way we can fulfill Paul's admonition in I Corinthians 1:10.