Thought we would give the final breakdown of the Festival offerings for 1977 showing the percentages of change over last year. As last reported, Atonement was negative as compared to last year: however, we are happy to report that now has swung to a positive 8.5%. The Feast of Tabernacles and Last Great Day percentages have increased as well.
The figures previously reported were preliminary in that even though the offerings were banked, the total data had not been entered into the computer for a final report. And, of course, a number of offerings are always received after the Holy Days from brethren who, for one reason or another, are not able to attend.
Festival % of Change Unleavened Bread, First Day …………………………… + 10.6% Unleavened Bread, Last Day……………………………… + 8.1% Pentecost …………………………………………………… + 22.3% Trumpets ………………………………………………… + 5.3% Atonement ……………………………………………… + 8.5% Feast of Tabernacles ………………………………… + 10.8% Last Great Day …………………………………………… + 7.4%
The total overall increase over the 1976 Festival offerings is +10.4%. When you consider that the spring special offering was 1.3 million dollars, I think you will agree this is an OUTSTANDING record! Please relay our DEEP APPRECIATION to the brethren and your fellow ministers for their dedicated support and sacrifice for God’s Work.
Currently, the income is at +8. 6% year to date over last year.
Festival Offerings For 1977
Worldwide Church of God