Herbert W Armstrong

For the second weekend in a row (January 12-13) we received an all-time record WATS response to "The WORLD TOMORROW" telecast. The prophetic program "Ascent to Greatness" brought in 15,852 calls — 16 calls higher than last weekend and 71% more than the average weekend response for 1984. This record came in spite of 28 stations being preempted by the Cerebral Palsy Telethon!

TV Number One Source for New Names in 1984.

While all PLAIN TRUTH programs combined hold the top position for new adds to the file, TV is the number one single source of such adds in the United States. Clearly, TV is proving to be one of the most powerful tools that God has chosen to use in fulfilling the Gospel commission in this modern age.

To illustrate how effective TV has become, the following pie chart provides a comparison of TV adds to all other major media sources.

MEDIA SOURCES OF 1,710,324 NEW NAMES ADDED TO U.S. FILES IN 1984

"Ascent to Greatness" Telecast Draws Enthusiastic Comments

This week's comments come from viewers calling in response to Mr. Armstrong's record-breaking telecast "Ascent to Greatness." The fact that the United States and Britain are mentioned in Bible prophecy startles viewers and stirs a great deal of interest. Many were eager to receive further information, as the following comments show:

I was really surprised to see how much detail Mr. Armstrong has in his program. He combined history and prophecy in a way that I never thought of before. He really sparked my interest.
B.N. (Malden, MA)

Mr. Armstrong knows how to put it all together by adding scripture to scripture and going back through the generations of man. Tell him to keep up the good work. No one explains the Bible the way he does.
L.C. (Dallas, TX)

Amid the confusion of all the other churches who think and hope they have the truth but really don't know, Mr. Armstrong makes sense. When I can understand more and have the proof in hand I will show my family. Please send me your booklet.
R.B. (Colorado Springs, CO)

I thought I was a student of history — but Mr. Armstrong really showed me something today. He got my attention and made me want to read more.
L.H. (Beaumont, TX)

Mr. Armstrong is what the world needs now! He ties in Bible prophecy with current world events unlike any other minister. He keeps us tuned in to what's happening now and this is what people need and want. Other ministers don't have this.
P.L. (Tulsa, OK)

Mr. Armstrong's program was really something! I have never thought about where our nation came from. I took down all the scriptures and I'm going to do some study with the Bible and your book. I never thought we were mentioned in the Bible.
E.W. (Patterson, NJ)

Our preacher told us all to make sure to watch Mr. Armstrong. We sure were impressed!
Mrs. W. (Knoxville, TN)

I really enjoy listening to Mr. Armstrong. I received the book Mr. Armstrong showed on the program today about 40 years ago. I'm interested in it again and would like to study it closer. You know, I stay home from church just to watch Mr. Armstrong. I really feel he has the truth.
F.E. (Colorado Springs, CO)

I've been studying and researching this type of material for 15 years and he told it all to me tonight. It's such a joy to find out this information. I'm so thankful.
F.N. (Millbrae, CA)

I've never heard anything like this in all my days. When I heard it was free, I could hardly believe it. I'll believe it when I see it.
V.D. (Oakland, CA)

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