Regional Reports: The progress of God's work worldwide in 1985, much of which was reported at the Regional Directors Conference here November 18 through 21, will be comprehensively covered in the January 27 issue of "The Worldwide News." Year-end reports from the Church's 12 regional offices and some Pasadena departments will be included in this special issue, along with noteworthy achievements from 1985, plans for 1986, and special problems and other needs about which the regional directors would like brethren to pray.
April “Plain Truth” Just before the Regional Directors Conference we had our April "Plain Truth" planning session. Along with "Mystery of Israel," chapter 5, part 2, of Mr. Armstrong's book, and his "Personal," we have scheduled Mr. Armstrong's "What Is the Purpose of the Resurrection?"
An article discussed as the late-breaking March lead is "Britain — Problems From Within and Without." Stan Bass, regional director of the Caribbean area, attended the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in the Bahamas shortly after the Feast. Editor Herman L. Hoeh and world news editor Gene Hogberg felt the information submitted by Mr. Bass would be very timely. Mr. Bass also took photographs of various dignitaries attending the conference.
“Youth 86”: As I mentioned in the Regional Directors Conference, it's difficult to believe, but we are gearing up for the sixth year of "Youth" magazine. That means those young people in the Church who were just old enough to receive the magazine — 13 years old when the first issue came out — will be 18 when "Youth 86" comes out in January. In these last five years, added to those young people in the Church are more than 200,000 other subscribers who are not associated with the Church, including 60,000 libraries.
"Youth 85" now goes into 138 countries and territories. Although the United States and Canada make up 85 percent of the 230,000 readers, the magazine is also going into countries from Algeria to Zimbabwe, from China to Yugoslavia, from Iran (363 readers!) to Poland.
As I told the regional directors, we always appreciate any suggestions you may have for the "Youth" magazine, as well as news clippings about heroic young people and other items from your area that would be interesting to teens. Articles in the January "Youth 86" issue cover everything from sports safety to coping with family conflict. Other subjects include evolution, communication, facing your fears and goal setting. On the cover is an action-packed snow-skiing photgraph.
Even though the "Youth" magazine is primarily designed for teens, I hope you are reading it and all the other publications of God's work. God's Church is a growing, developing body. Mr. Armstrong constantly updates and revises his articles. Those who don't regularly read the publications may find serious gaps developing in their knowledge of what the Church teaches.
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