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PASTOR GENERAL'S REPORT, FEBRUARY 28, 1986
allow it, to lead us to second-guess decisions, whether in the home, on
the job or in God's Work.
I remember years ago when Mr. Herbert Armstrong first visited the
Philippines. Some at that time were most critical, not seeing any connec
tion between his visit and the preaching of the Gospel. And, sadly, a few
years later at the Feast when the whole Church was viewing the films of
his powerful, moving messages in the Philippines proclaiming the Gospel in
full strength, those who had criticized weren't around to hear it. Surely
if they had heeded the admonition of the apostle Paul in Ephesians 6:19-20
they would not have fallen away from the Church of the living God.
Instead they would have remained full of faith in God's power to lead His
Church in the direction� wanted it to go.
Stay close to God! He is blessing Bis Work.
The telecast response was over 22,000 last weekend.
ahead of projections. All systems are go! Keep up
more energy into your prayers.
In Christian love,
FROM CHURCH ADMINISTRATION
GREETINGS; NOTICE; RECENT ORDINATIONS
We are going forward.
The income is strong,
the good work, and put
. Greetings Hello, finally, from Pasadena.
My family and I ijrrived and
settled temporarily into an apartment on campus on Friday, February 21.
The first day on the job has been both challenging and rewarding. I had
no idea how much work comes across this desk.
I'm sure there is a little natural concern in the field about how things
are going to function in Church Administration. Let me put it this way:
If I may paraphrase what �r. Tkach said of his new responsibilities in
succeeding Mr. Armstron·g, I must say of mine--I don't expect to fill Mr.
Tkach's shoes, but rather to walk in his footsteps. I want to assure all
of you that I will do my best with God's help to serve Mr. Tkach and you
in a way that will contribute to finishing the great Work all of us have
to do. My door will always be open to you as his has been, and you may
call me at any time. I will try to return your calls as soon as possible.
The hallmark of Mr. Tkach's leadership has been his personal communication
with you, and I intend to strive to follow his example.
I can already see that God is using Mr. Tkach in mighty ways. Let's be
sure that we are holding up his hands as we held up Mr. Armstrong's.
Please pray fervently for Mr. Tkach and remind your congregations to do
so. He has a great Work to do.
On a personal note, I want to thank you for the many calls and cards of
support I have received. Please continue to keep in close touch.
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