Herbert W Armstrong

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the dollar lost more than one-half of its buying power in the last ten years. Despite this alarming trend, the generous offerings of God's people are bearing tremendous fruit. For example, each five dollar contribution accomplishes one of the following:

• 15 people are able to view one “WORLD TOMORROW” telecast.

• 65 people are reached through PLAIN TRUTH in-home subscription issues.

• 80 are reached through PLAIN TRUTH newsstand copies.

• 20 PLAIN TRUTHS can be placed in waiting rooms where hundreds may read them.

• 25 people can receive one lesson of the Ambassador College Bible Correspondence Course.

• 25 booklets can be sent.

• 65 new subscribers can be mailed one of Mr. Armstrong's semiannual letters.

• 75 can receive strong spiritual meat from The GOOD NEWS magazine .

• 50 teenagers and other family members can read YOUTH 85.

As the above statistics show, God is tremendously blessing the use of each dollar given to His Church.

Telecast on Resurrection Receives 17,008 Calls!

"Was the Resurrection on Sunday?" aired March 30-31 and brought in 17,008 WATS calls. This is the second highest response ever received, and 37% above the year-to-date average. The all-time record response of 17,229 calls was set by "What Are the Seven Laws of Success?" in February of this year.

The telecast was preempted on 22 stations due to the Easter Seals Telethon. Without these preemptions, we would have received nearly 1,000 additional calls. Sunday evening response was also reduced due to the world premiere of the mini-series "A.D."

This is the fifth time the "Resurrection" telecast has been aired. Following is a comparison of each year's response:

Year - Weekend Response

1981 - 2,420
1982 - 8,637
1983 - 9,148
1984 - 10,499
1985 - 17,008

Based on its past record, this weekend's program, "The Plain Truth About Easter," may produce an even higher response than the "Resurrection" telecast.

Visitors to Pasadena Campus Struck by its Beauty and Atmosphere

From time to time we receive thank-you letters from members, co-workers and others who have had the opportunity to visit headquarters in Pasadena. These people are a bit awed and overwhelmed with the beauty of the buildings and grounds. They are also struck by the warmth and friendliness of students and employees. Many compare the atmosphere to that of the coming World Tomorrow. Following are some of the letters we've received:

A few days ago I was privileged to tour Ambassador College in Pasadena. The high quality in character, beauty, education, warmth and friendliness was breathtaking. It is a beautiful example to this world and a beginning of the "World Tomorrow. " I was so excited.

Then I came home and looked at all the unhappy and empty lives, the grief and suffering going on in Satan's world. Oh, how I want to help change this! It has inspired me to get behind you and pray for you and this work more than ever so God's will can be done on this earth.
C.C. (Elk City, OK)

I want to tell you that I toured the Ambassador campus back in November. What a beautiful campus. I could certainly feel God's presence there. The young man who took me on the tour was a delightful, pleasant person. I thoroughly enjoyed it. How blessed we are to have such a beautiful place for our young people to attend.
H.N. (Stuart, IA)

My husband and I spent our honeymoon there at the campus. We wish we knew how to express our deep appreciation to everyone there. We were overwhelmed by the outgoing love and concern that is an integral part of the college.
Mr. & Mrs. L.S. (Versailles, MO)

I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone at headquarters for the most inspiring and meaningful Feast I have ever attended. Ambassador Auditorium, the grounds, but most importantly the evidence of God's Spirit was overwhelming as I attended services and walked about the college. Everyone who is responsible for the maintenance and care of such a lovely oasis must surely take their responsibilities very seriously as they work before God. I hope everyone who has the opportunity will plan to spend at least one Feast at God's headquarters.
S.B. (Cincinnati, OH)

My wife and I appreciate your kindness in letting us visit and use your facilities. We attend your concerts, run on your track and walk around your grounds. Your college is always a very pleasant place to visit. Enclosed is something from us in return.
Mr. & Mrs. D.O. (Pasadena, CA)

I want to thank the staff for their kindness when I toured Mail Processing, WATS and Editorial during my visit for my daughter's graduation. Everyone was very friendly and serving! Also, Mr. Roman Borek's guidance through the Auditorium was most memorable! Being at Ambassador was like being in a miniature Kingdom of God — a sure delight.
S.W. (Duluth, MN)

Visited your campus last weekend. I felt like I was in paradise. Such beauty, and people to match it.
A.G. (Inglewood, CA)

We just returned home from visiting your fine campus. Ambassador Auditorium is so breathtaking that you just can't describe all its beauty to anyone. We hope that all the brethren will get a chance to see this fine building, and to stop and think, that it is just a sample of what will be in the Kingdom to come.
Mr. & Mrs. J.F. (Bruce, WI)

— Richard Rice, Mail Processing Center