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PASTOR GENERAL'S REPORT, MAY 13, 1986
Please convey our appreciation to the brethren for their generosity and
obvious heartfelt commitment to God's Work. God is building a spiritual
building that is a unified body,� in the Spirit of God as described in
Ephesians 4:3-6: "Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond
of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in
one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and
Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all."
Paul said "endeavoring to keep the unity••••"
It does not come
automatically. It does take work. Verses l and 2 show the way to achieve
that unity of God's Spirit--through •1owliness and gentleness, with
longsuffering, bearing with one another in love." That attitude, which is
a reflection of God's Spirit of love, promotes unity and peace.
Even disfellowshipping, a commanded responsibility of the Church
designed to promote unity (Romans
16:17-18),
is done in the attitude of
love, with patient concern for the spiritual good of the congregation and
the individual.
Thank
personally.
you for your prayers
I pray for you daily.
for this Work of God and for
Continue in the faith of Christ.
In Christ's love,
FROM CHURCH ADMINISTRATION
HIRINGS AND TRANSFERS; INTERNATIONAL NEWS--London;
SECOND PASSOVER; RECENT ORDINATIONS
me
Hirings and Transfers From all reports it appears that the spring Holy
Days were a great blessing to God's people everywhere.
Ministers and
members have expressed how inspiring and uplifting the services and
activities were.
Of course, they were also accompanied by many elder
ordinations as Christ continues to provide laborers for the abundant
harvest. Some great news in that regard is that Mr. Tkach has approved
the hiring of 12 new full-time men to serve as assistants and associates
in the U.S. field. I know we.will all enthusiastically receive them and
their families into their respective areas. We are very thankful that God
has provided the funds for this purpose. I would also like to mention
here a fine example of cooperation and teamwork in getting the Work done.
In a recent meeting in Mr. Tkach's office, Mr. Ray Wright presented a plan
by which Publishing could save a significant sum and transfer it to Church
Administration for ministerial salaries. I know that as we all keep the
big picture and do� part to contribute to the whole, God will bless our
efforts even more abundantly.