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PASTOR GENERAL'S
REPORT
TO THE MINISTRY OF THE
WORLDWIDE CHURCH OF GOD
VOL.7, N0.21
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA
FROM MINISTERIAL SERVICES
MAY 24, 1985
By now you have probably received the May 13 edition of THE WORLDWIDE NEWS,
which features an article by Mr. Aaron Dean covering in detail the first
part of Mr. Armstrong's current trip. Encourage the brethren to read Mr.
Dean's account, and point out the importance and value of these trips as Mr.
Armstrong walks through the doors God has opened to him. God has made it
possible for His end-time apostle to reveal to many of the leaders of this
world the causes behind the staggering problems facing their nations. The
Gospel is indeed being proclaimed as a witness to top governmental offi
cials around the world and, as God opens the doors, to their peoples as
well.
Help the brethren in your spiritual care to understand their part in what
God is doing, and the fact that God has called them to support Mr. Armstrong
in proclaiming Christ's Gospel. Remind them that God has called them as His
Firstfruits to prepare them to become rulers and teachers in the soon-com
ing government of God that will solve the problems facing all nations to
day. Nothing in our lives can
be
more important than God's great purpose
and plan for us. Encourage God's people to immerse themselves in their
special calling, which will ultimately benefit all people everywhere.
We are very encouraged by the tremendous opportunities God is currently
opening before His Church for preaching the Gospel. As Mr. Armstrong often
tells us, when we please God, He will bless our efforts. We need to be con
tinually reminding God's people of the seriousness of the times we are liv
ing in. We need to stir them and ourselves to draw close to God, putting
His Kingdom first so He will continue to bless us in doing His work. Be
sure to relate to your congregations the exciting news reported in this is
sue of the PASTOR GENERAL'S REPORT by Mr. David Hulme, Director of Media
Purchasing.
Here are some figures you might find interesting regarding the size of the
ministry and number of congregations around the world as of Pentecost 1985:
United States
International
Worldwide
United States
International
Worldwide
Full Time Ministers
371
212
583
Weekly
Churches
409
316
725
Local
1985
Church Elders
Totals
496
867
127
339
623
1,206
Feast Sites
22
67
89
We have members in 120 countries, churches in 57 countries, and Feast sites
in 49 countries around the worldl
God has truly blessed His end-time