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PASTOR GENERAL'S REPORT, JUNE 24,
1986
course. But we do expect that they will help instill in them a stronger
sense of having a proper appearance, and promote a school environment more
conducive to learning.
I have appointed Joseph Locke, who is also serving as a personal
assistant to me overseeing our foreign projects, as superintendent and
principal of Imperial. And I have asked Larry Salyer to work directly
with Mr. Locke on all matters of policy and procedures related to
Imperial. In this way, we will promote unity, and we'll all be speaking
the same thing.
I am personally very excited about the future of Imperial School. I
believe it should grow to become a model school that in every way reflects
the standards God intends that His people uphold.
Finally, I may not have mentioned last time that we are experiencing a
16
percent increase in baptisms this year.
We can truly thank our
merciful God for continuing to send more laborers into the harvest. But
let's continue to pray earnestly for God's direction in doing the Work,
and for the income to match the growth. Remember also our brethren in
South Africa.
With love, in Christ's service,
FROM CHURCH ADMINISTRATION
DIVORCE AND REMARRIAGE CASES; PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS1
BOOKING FESTIVAL HOUSING1 RECENT ORDINATIONS1
INTERNATIONAL NEWS--Netherlands, South Africa
Divorce and Remarriage Cases
Apparently some have misunderstood a
statement made in the "Pastor General's Report• of March
16, 1984
which
said, •we would like to again remind all church pastors that all divorce
and remarriage cases must be written up and sent to Pasadena fc5z=-decision
no matter how 'simple' or 'clear cut' a case may seem.". This instruction
was not referring to situations that occurred prior to conversion. Men or
women coming into the Church who have dissolved
a
marriage should be
considered free to remarry within the Church once they are legally free to
do so. It is not necessary for such histories to be recorded. obv!ouily,
however, it is-i:iiiportant that prior to remarriage these people receive the
same depth and quality of counseling you would give to anyone who had
experienced a marriage breakup.
As society grows more lascivious and divorce escalates, we must be
preaching strong meat on the sanctity of marriage and the value of stable
family relationships.
Satan's relentless attack on marriage and family
life must be met with stiff resistance by those who are committed to