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PASTOR GENERA�S
REPORT
TO THE MINISTRY OF THE
WORLDWIDE CHURCH OF GOD
VOL.7, N0.39
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA
FROM CHURCH ADMINISTRATION
BEST FEAST EVER1 TAX REVIEWJ INTERNATIONAL FEAST REPORTJ
TBANKSJ INTERNATIONAL NEWS--CARIBBEAN
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OCTOBER 18, 1985
Best Feast Bver Preliminary reports indicate that we again had •the
best Feast ever• in all 92 sites worldwide! I suppose some would say
we are foolish for feeling every Feast is the best ever, but the truth
is there would be something wrong if each weren't.
Each year we should have learned more of God's precious truth,
increased in personal spiritual growth and acquired a deeper
understanding of the meaning and value of God's annual Holy Days. So
each Feast should naturally carry a greater impact in impressing on our
minds the reality of· the soon return of Jesus Christ to restore the
government of God to the dying earth. And this year is certainly no
exception! A major highlight, of course, was the distribution of Mr.
Armstrong's new book, "Mystery of the Ages.• Brethren from all over
have already been expressing their appreciation for the book's clear
and meaty presentation of the truth God has revealed to His Church for
the last half century through Mr. Armstrong.
We were all disappointed that
Mr. Armstrong was not able to
speak live on the microwave
transmission this year.
But
many comments were made here in
Pasadena during the Feast about
how
powerful
and
current
Mr. Armstrong's
1984
message was
this year. God's truth indeed is
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Many brethren and ministers noticed that the
1984
message
contained the foundational aspects of the book "Mystery of the Ages.•
God's people around the world have expressed their concern for
Mr. Armstrong's illness.
I know he appreciates all your diligent
prayers for his renewed health and strength.
Tax Review As the Feast has now concluded, the end of the year rapidly
approaches. It is time for you ministers in the U.S •. to begin putting
your tax records in order for the tax return you will need to file
early next year.
Below are three items you need to consider in
preparing your 1985 return.
Housing Allowance Be sure to review your housing allowance to be
certain that what you have set aside is the appropriate amount.
Any amount that has been set aside and no.t spent during the year
must be declared as income. On the other hand, any amount spent
but not previously set aside cannot now be deducted. If you find
yourself in this situation, you may want to consider filing an
updated Ministerial Housing Allowance form.