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PASTOR GENERAL'S
REPORT
TO THE MINISTRY OF THE
WORLDWIDE CHURCH OF GOD
VOL.7, N0.10
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA
REPORT FROM THE TREASURER'S OFFICE
MARCH 8, 1985
After a good increase of 15.5% in January, the February income increase was
disappointing. The month started off with negative figures, but conditions
gradually improved until we ended the month with a 6% increase over Febru
ary, 1984.
This brought the year-to-date increase to 11.2%, which is
slightly less than the 12% increase we had budgeted for. The severe weather
conditions in February probably limited the income of some of our contribu
tors, decreasing the amounts of their tithes and offerings.
Most departments have done a very good job of holding expenses under bud
get. In fact, the income shortfall was offset almost exactly by the amount
the combined departments were under budget. This means that even though
the reserves are still too low, they have not eroded below expected amounts
through the end of February.
We are hoping and praying that this downward income trend will change soon.
If we and all the brethren prepare properly for the spring holy day offer
ings and are generous according to how God has blessed us, I'm sure condi
tions will improve.
--Leroy Neff, Treasurer
FROM MINISTERIAL SERVICES
God has been richly blessing His Church with new open doors and much new
growth. This is resulting in an increased number of new visit requests for
each local pastor. Many of these visit requests are generated by The PLAIN
TRUTH magazine, and a great number by "The WORLD TOMORROW" telecast.
Individuals making their first contact with a minister of God
I
s Church
expect him to be just as warm, understanding, friendly and personable as
Mr. Armstrong is on the telecast and in his Personals and articles. We must
keep this in mind when we are talking to a new contact. If we are not care
ful, we could come across as cold, too businesslike, or super efficient. As
the Apostle James tells us, "Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge
among you? Let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness
of wisdom" {Jas. 3:13). God expects each of us to do his part to be a right
reflection of Mr. Armstrong and of God's Church.
This carries over, of course, into all of our relationships with people. We
should ask ourselves often, "How would Jesus Christ treat this person?" We
must ask God continually for the mind of Christ in counseling and working
with His people. God is not harsh and inconsiderate, nor is He lax and weak
in administering His Law. As ministers, we should always be conscious of
how we are affecting people. God expects us to set a right example in this
area of human relations. He will give us the help we need if we are looking
to Him for it.
Regarding the upcoming Night to Be Much Observed, it should again be ob
served the same way as in the past several years. Groups of two or three
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