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PASTOR GENERAL'S
REPORT
TO THE MINISTRY OF THE
WORLDWIDE CHURCH OF GOD
VOL.6, N0.34
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA
FROM MINISTERIAL SERVICES
"WORLD TOMORROW" Announcement for Church Bulletins
AUGUST 10, 1984
We would like to have all the local churches follow the Headquarters exam
ple by placing "The WORLD TOMORROW" telecast announcement first in the lo
cal announcement bulletins. This will give the telecast the important em
phasis it should have. We want to encourage the brethren to view the pro
gram in all areas where it is available, thereby helping them to stay on top
of what God is doing through Mr. Armstrong in this vital part of the work of
God's Church.
Helping the Brethren Prepare for the Feast of Tabernacles
As the Feast of Tabernacles draws near, let's keep in mind the need to be
preparing the brethren for the Feast through instruction about proper
Christian conduct, dress, supervision of children and teen-agers, thought
ful budgeting and planning, as well as the meaning of the Feast and the need
to keep it in the right attitude and frame of mind.
God has called us to be lights in a dark world. Our example as a group is
always strongly evident at the Feast of Tabernacles. Each year, we receive
dozens of positive and appreciative comments about our brethren from local
business establishments and residents at the various sites around the
world.
God has given His ministry the task of teaching His people His way of life
that produces godly fruit, a way that is a light to the rest of the world.
Let's take full advantage of the weeks ahead preceding the Feast to once
again remind God's people of the supreme calling He has given us, not only
to be lights now, but to become teachers in His soon-to-be-restored govern
ment as pictured by this festival.
As the Feast fast approaches, pastors can help ensure that the brethren
will have a well-planned, safe and happy Feast free from illness or other
major problems by giving certain reminders and instruction in advance. Bi
ble studies, sermonettes, sermons and announcement time can be used to men
tion a number of areas of importance. These would include the following:
(1) Driving When Tired Mr. Armstrong has repeatedly admonished us to
avoid driving all night or late into the night. A common-sense rule of the
road is to pull off and rest or sleep anytime you feel drowsy while driving.
This is not only a matter of safety for one's own family or passengers, but
also for other drivers on the road. This is a specific application of God's
law of love--of outgoing concern and consideration for others. The same
applies�driving over the speed limit. Not only are we as Christians to
be considerate of the safety and welfare of others, God also instructs us to
obey the laws of the land. Highway laws, as all laws that do not prevent us
from obeying God, should be carefully observed by God's people. The use of
seat belts and proper safety restraining systems for little children should
also definitely be encouraged.