AUTOBIOGRAPHY; CALENDAR; RESPONSE TO AIDS ARTICLE; "GOOD NEWS" APPRECIATED
Autobiography: Mr. Armstrong has approved the reprinting of his autobiography, volume 1. He has asked for a completion date by April 1986. Volume 2, which only appeared as a series in "The Plain Truth" in the 1960s, is scheduled to be printed in book form later in the year. Many of our members and certainly a number of co-workers have not had access to these valuable sources that describe the origins and development of God's Work. These important books also show how Christian principles can be applied in everyday life.
Calendar: God's Sacred Calendar for 1986-87 should be available by the end of January. This 32-page full-color booklet will be mailed automatically to all English-speaking members, one per household, worldwide. The theme for the calendar will be "Mr. Armstrong as an Ambassador for world Peace." For those members who have checked their pocket calendar lately for Feast dates, they should be happy to know that a new updated pocket calendar will be inserted in the calendar.
Response to AIDS Article: From Mr. Rice's area, we find much response has come in from Don Schroeder's article in the November- December "Plain Truth" on AIDS. Many commented that there has been a great deal of fear and confusion about AIDS and little reliable information written. Requests for multiple copies of the article have come in from medical personnel, college professors, parents and youth organizations. A few examples follow:
From Pennsylvania: "In the Nov.-Dec. 'Plain Truth' I read the article 'Sexually Transmissible Diseases' and thought it important and well-presented information. would it be possible for you to send me some reprints of this article to circulate around college dormitories? We try to offer education in all facets of the students' lives."
From Georgia: "Your article is one that should be a subject for lectures in every school in our country. What would be the cost per booklet if we ordered them for educational purposes for student distribution? I feel that the only way we can stem the tide of this terrible epidemic is to emphatically educate our younger generation to the terrible heartache they will bring upon themselves by ignoring the dangers of promiscuity."
From North Carolina: "Your article is the most comprehensive, shocking and educational on the subject of 'AIDS,' etc. I would appreciate your sending me four copies that I might put each in the hands of our four children."
A reprint of this article is now being prepared to handle all the requests.
“Good News” Appreciated: Letters from our "Plain Truth" subscribers also continue to come in thanking us for the offer of "The Good News." Let me share one with you that might interest certain football fans:
"For over a year, we've been receiving your 'Plain Truth' magazine, which we appreciate so much! Now, you're offering us still another gift in sending us 'The Good News'! Our thanks also to the persons responsible for not selling God's Word! Being a Dallas Cowboy fan, I might add that Torn Landry introduced me to 'The Plain Truth.'"
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