Herbert W Armstrong

This is more than 2,000 calls higher than the previous record. In January of this year, the same program resulted in 15,836 calls, which also broke all records. When shown one year ago, it produced 10,105 calls.

The video "superimposure" of our toll-free number was displayed five minutes earlier than usual. This resulted in two "ring-throughs" instead of one. Many more people were able to get through on their first attempt, which undoubtedly contributed to this last weekend's record. Through our "WATS in-home operator program," 85 members took 1,100 calls.

The identity of the American and British peoples in Bible prophecy has always fascinated our audience. Many callers indicated that this particular program caught their interest and attention even more than others. Following are a few brief comments:

The program enlightened me in a lot of areas. That book has been out a long time and I didn't know about it — I would have requested it long ago! I can't wait to get the book.
O. K. (KY)

Mr. Armstrong's program catches my interest because he gives more understandable history from the Bible than I find most anywhere else. He doesn't "mystify" it like other churches.
C.M. (Washington, DC)

I want to read about the United States and Britain so I'll understand their origins. You don't know about these things unless you read what someone who has studied about it has written.
B.H. (NY)

I'm a commercial airline pilot. I used to hear Mr. Armstrong when I was driving home after my shift. I would say I've heard him for over 15 years. Today's program about who we are and where we come from really fascinated me, so I decided to call in.
O.B. (OH)

I thought the program was very interesting. I've seen Mr. Armstrong's programs a few times but never really paid attention to them. Tonight's program really got my attention!
W.F. (CA)

Excellent Response to Illustrated June Co-worker Letter

After a week and a half, 8,163 members and 8,346 co-workers have responded to Mr. Armstrong's June letter. The response from co-workers (14.9%) is the fourth highest for all letters since 1979; from members, it is the sixth highest response for that period (20.0%).

Many commented that Mr. Armstrong's statements again reminded them of how close we are to the end of this age. They said they would rededicate themselves to more prayer and Bible study so as not to become "lukewarm." Many are concerned about the need for more ministers, and even sent special offerings.

Several also mentioned that the illustrations that appeared in the letter were very effective and added much to its impact. Following are a few of the comments we received:

Thank you for your recent letter reminding us once again of the very reason and purpose of our calling and God's purpose in creating the human race. As we watch world events and troubles closing in on our nation, we simply must realize how important it is to spend time drawing closer to God, striving to learn to think as Jesus Christ does, and learning the truth of God so well that we will be prepared to teach it in the world tomorrow.
Mrs. W.B. (Plain Dealing, LA)

Thank you for the most recent member letter — that is the first one I've ever seen that used color or even illustrations! It was very well done and quite effective! Your years of training and experience in using your advertising skills have yielded a tremendous "impact"!

Yes, I am praying for more laborers in the harvest! I know our ministry is working under "overload" conditions …and I'm sure in our own area that the ministry is seeing a great increase in workload!
Mr. and Mrs. J.S. (Elk River, MN)

We are sending our tithes for the month of June. We received your most welcome letter yesterday. We were very glad to hear from you. Your letters are very important to us. We pray for the Church to be ready and be closer together. I think if we brethren just knew how little time we have to learn the Word of God, we would spend more time studying and praying than we do.
Mr. & Mrs. G.F. (Clarksville, AR)

Thank you for your most recent letter to the brethren and co­workers. The illustrations of the image and map really make the prophecies come alive. It should really wake your readers up!
Mrs. C.T. (Pasadena, CA)

— Richard Rice, Mail Processing Center