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PASTOR GENERAL'S REPORT, JUNE 28, 1985
more frequent for others. But when you do get together with neighboring
ministers for a meal, or exercise, or whatever reason, make it count
spiritually! Let it provide the right kind of spiritual boost.
We are God's ministers, called of Him for His purpose. Our lives are not
our own. The uppermost thing on our minds ought to be the restoration of
God's government to the earth. If we're not careful, our conversation can
reflect everything but that. We all need the spiritual lift that comes from
God-centered contact with fellow servants of Jesus Christ. Of course, the
social lift is important too, and many things may be discussed. But let's
not overlook our responsibility to also provide some spiritual encourage
� for our fellow ministers!
Let's also remember to pray for one another. Remember the trials, heart
aches, needs and difficulties of the ministry worldwide and diligently sup
port one another in heartfelt prayer. Thank you for continuing faithfully
in prayer for Mr. Armstrong and all phases of the work God is doing on earth
through His Church.
Recent Ordinations
The following men were ordained local church elders on Pentecost, May 26:
William Davies and Wilhelm Mandel, Edmonton (North), Canada; Donald Picken
paugh, Wheeling, West Virginia; Mel Rahel, Montreal, Canada; Jerry Stewart,
Sherman, Texas; and Richard Taylor, Memphis, Tennessee.
International News
From Mr. Dibar Apartian With the spring Holy Day season now behind us,
there is good news to report for the French phase of God's work! Total of
ferings for the first three Holy Days rose 19.7% in comparison with 1984.
The total attendance worldwide was 2,329, an increase of 8.5%. The offer
ing increase for Pentecost was an outstanding 31.3% over 1984!
My wife and I traveled to the Montreal, Quebec area for Pentecost, where the
churches of Trois-Rivieres, Sherbrooke and Quebec City joined the hosting
Montreal AM and PM churches. The assembled congregation totalled 824--a
record attendance. They also gave a record offering.
The growth of the French-speaking churches in Quebec is very encouraging.
Our ministers there have a hard time keeping up with the numerous visit re
quests.
During my Montreal visit, I held a ministerial conference for the French
speaking ministers and their wives. My wife and I also had the opportunity
to fellowship with all the ministers, deacons and their wives at a dinner
hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Donat Picard.
On Sabbath, May 25, Mr. Bruno Leclerc, an A.C. graduate, was raised in rank
to preaching elder. He serves part time in Montreal and part time in the
Val d'Or church.
As of May 31, La PURE VERITE was sent to 165,675 subscribers, an increase of
30.5% over May 1984. We have added 40,993 new names to our computer files,
an increase of 35.1% above the first five months of 1984.
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