After 11 days, we have received nearly 150,000 responses to the semiannual letter, which is slightly above average. We are especially encouraged to find that new subscribers are expressing great interest in the literature offered — THE SEVEN LAWS OF SUCCESS and THE PLAIN TRUTH ABOUT CHRISTMAS. Most co-workers already have these booklets.
We're also receiving a relatively high number of donations from new subscribers and primes (those who have renewed The PLAIN TRUTH at least once). To date, almost 4,000 have sent in contributions.
Since the semiannual is an important vehicle God uses to provide more laborers, you may want to remind the brethren to continue praying for a strong response to this current letter.
Cable Stations Draw High Response
"The WORLD TOMORROW" program now airs on three major cable stations each weekend — WOR in New York, WGN in Chicago, and WTBS in Atlanta. These cable networks are available in most areas of the United States.
In 1984, the weekend response from WOR and WGN has averaged nearly 700 calls per station, with the total from each sometimes exceeding 1,000. WTBS averages about 400 calls per weekend and has gone as high as 625. These three stations account for approximately one-fifth of all weekend WATS calls.
Condolences for Dwight Armstrong's Family
Scores of members have sent cards of sympathy and encouragement to Mr. Herbert Armstrong after learning of his brother Dwight's death. They highly praised his inspiring music and expressed heartfelt appreciation for the Church hymnal. A number added they were looking forward to meeting him in the resurrection. Following are some of their comments:
We were sorry to hear about the death of your dear brother. He was a man of great talent and ability and obviously used of God to the great inspiration of His people through song and music. The work that he has done will continue to honor him as God's people sing his songs weekly in Sabbath services around the world. We will look forward to meeting him again in God's Kingdom.
May God comfort you in your loss and heal your eyes and ears that you may serve Him to the coming of His Son. Mr. & Mrs. E.V. (Farmersville, CA)
Words could never fully express our sympathy on the news of your brother Dwight's death. We appreciate the talent and effort of his contribution in putting the Scriptures into music every time we sing the hymns he composed. Mr. & Mrs. J.W. (McCool Junction, NE)
We were sorry to learn of Mr. Dwight Armstrong's death. We all realize though that he is at rest and peace and the suffering is over for him. God used him in a wonderful way to provide the psalms put to music for all of us to sing and praise God by each Sabbath. Mrs. A.T. (Barnhart, TX)
We just wanted to let you know that our prayers are with you always, especially now at the time of the loss of your brother. His contribution to God's Church has helped us all to learn to praise God in song, a lesson we all need help with. My husband and I think of you and pray for you daily. We appreciate your personal sacrifices and are indebted to you. Mr. & Mrs. B.L. (Indianapolis, IN)
I was sorry to hear of your brother's death, but so thankful we have the many hymns he wrote for us. He had a true gift from God. C.T. (Elkhart, IN)
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