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PASTOR GENERAL'S
REPORT
TO THE MINISTRY OF THE
WORLDWIDE CHURCH OF GOD
VOL.7, N0.23
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA
REPORT FROM THE TREASURER'S OFFICE
JUNE 7, 1985
The month of May has prod·uced a very good change in the income for the
Church in the United States. The first four months had been low, with only
a 9% increase over the same period in 1984. This low increase had resulted
in part from the first two Holy Day offerings, which were 4% less than last
year.
The Pentecost offering was much improved, with almost 14% more than last
year. When the three offerings were averaged together, there was an in
crease of about 4%.
The response to Mr. Armstrong's recent letters to members and co-workers
was very good. In fact, it was so good that we ended the month of May with
an increase of 24.3% over the previous May. This brought the year-to-date
increase to 12.5%, which is 0.5% over the budget.
We are pleased that this has eased our financial situation over a month �go.
Thank you for your part. I know each one has· an impor�ant part in prayer
and in sending in tithes and offerings. We can all pray� however, I realize
· that some have no income and cannot help financially. I am sure that their
prayers will help produce more donors, co-workers and members who can take
care of the financial part.
Even though conditions are improved, there is always the possibility that
the departments might overspend because of growth needs. If they do, it
will be very difficult to get through the next projected low cash point in
September. It will
be
difficult enough as things stand right now, as we are
spending above budget in television time buying, as a result of recent un
expected opportunities. There will also
be
considerable expense above bud
get during the rest of this year to print Mr. Armstrong's new book, MYSTERY
OF THE AGES. So, please pray that the spending will b� in line and that the
income will continue to increase.
The annual worldwide audit for 1984 was completed and signed June 3 by
Arthur Andersen & Co. We were pleased as usual to receive an unqualified
opinion on this combined audit, and for the domestic audits for the Col
lege, Church and Foundation.
Arthur Andersen & Co. offices also provide audit opinions for our regional
offices in Australia, Canada, the Philippines, Republic of South Africa and
West Germany, in addition to the audit work for the Church, College and
Foundation operations in the United States.
We receive many benefits as a result of Arthur Andersen & Co.'s work. Be
sides the formal opinion on our financial statements, the audit process
gives us analyses of ·the finances of God's Work worldwide. We are better
able to see where we should make changes to procedures, to better use the
blessings and resources that God provides.