Seven of Mr. Armstrong's booklets have now been requested by more than one million people in the United States. These foundational booklets cover major doctrines and have always piqued the interest of our readers. They have helped multiple thousands to better understand the Bible and God's plan. The following list gives the number of each booklet distributed thus far:
Booklet - No. of Copies
THE UNITED STATES AND BRITAIN IN PROPHECY - 3,667,734 WHY WERE YOU BORN? - 1,917,154 THE SEVEN LAWS OF SUCCESS - 1,902,172 THE WONDERFUL WORLD TOMORROW??"WHAT IT WILL BE LIKE - 1,705,860 THE BOOK OF REVELATION UNVEILED AT LAST! - 1,594,188 DOES GOD EXIST? - 1,486,557 THE PLAIN TRUTH ABOUT CHRISTMAS - 1,180,810
Out of nearly 50 million booklets distributed in the U.S. since the beginning of this era of God's Church, these seven account for more than onefourth of the total.
Abundant Third Tithe Year Blessings
We continually receive letters from brethren who write in to tell us of the tremendous blessings they received during their third tithe years. These accounts give ample witness to God’s generosity toward those who faithfully support the widows and other needy in God’s Church. Following are a few such encouraging letters.
I can't believe my third tithe year is almost over! This has been one fabulous year of spiritual growth. Spiritual and physical blessings have abounded! Maybe it sounds funny, but I hate to see it end. It is such a special feeling to be in your third tithe year — there's a surprise around every corner .... I hope I never stop being thankful that God called me! There is absolutely nothing in the world that could compare with what I have in God's Church! V.B. (Westminster, CA)
God has blessed us in so many ways in this third tithe year. We have an up-and-down income because my husband is in construction but this year God has given us enough to keep even and pay third tithe. Plus, He's blessed us with a wood heater that we've wanted for years, but haven't been able to afford. Our children also needed braces and we've been able to get them.
We have been blessed so very much and we really want to thank God for His blessings and thank you, Mr. Armstrong, for showing us the correct way to observe God's Law. Mr. & Mrs. D.S. (Harwood, ND)
This is our third tithe year ending with this Feast. I was baptized in November of 1970 and have to say the third tithe years get better and better. God blesses us always, even when it's not a third tithe year, and yet this third tithe year was the most blest of them all! Words escape me to describe it. God is truly a loving and merciful God and Father. Mrs. C.L. (Delmar, DE)
This completes another third tithe year. All praise and honor to our Great God who keeps His promises to those who do His commands! On top of good health, sound minds, and the privilege of enjoying the blessings of Abraham's obedience, God has given us the additional blessings this year of our largest tax refund ever (about four percent of income) and a salary increase (over 10% of income). Those who think God gives a raw deal have simply never yet given Him a fair try with a trusting attitude. Mr. & Mrs. D.P. (Tyler, TX)
We began this third tithe year in a classic situation: we were not really making it very well on my salary as it was, and coming up with that additional ten percent seemed impossible. Indeed, on paper it was impossible. Furthermore, I knew that very shortly after we began our third tithe year, I was going to be laid off from my job, with no prospects, and a very poor local job market. We knew that God would not let us slide into bankruptcy, and though I must confess to some apprehension, we both looked forward to seeing how God would choose to deliver us ....
A mere month after I had lost my job, God gave me a job "out of the blue" — a job I was not qualified for and that didn't seem to me to be what I was suited for. I even tried to turn the job down, but the company wouldn't take no for an answer! This was for a professional position that could have drawn hundreds of qualified responses had it been advertised. I had up to that time a great deal of difficulty finding a job that really seemed to fit me, despite considerable career counseling and research. It turns out that this new job fits me to a tee, utilizing aptitudes I didn't even know I had! I am earning more than I ever have, and have a very bright future. And, by the way, the company's owners are Jewish so I have absolutely no problem with the Sabbath or Holy Days. (I even get paid for the Holy Days!)
We could go on about our other blessings — and they are many — but we hope the foregoing can be encouraging to others facing a third tithe year with all the physical evidence saying " it won't work!" Mr. & Mrs. G.G. (Wauwatosa, WI)
This concludes my third tithe year. It is the first year that I have been able to observe the third tithe year law. My contributions have amounted to hundreds of dollars, while my blessings have amounted to thousands of dollars! The blessings have been in the form of work done on my house and my car free of charge, clothing, and cash, not to mention a total lack of medical expenses, due to God's protection of my health and safety.
God returns all that we give Him and He multiplies it many times over. I'm grateful to be a part of His Church. V.P. (Hixson, TN)
We are now coming out of our third tithe year and feel most abundantly blessed! We had some painful spiritual lessons to learn that were worth their weight in gold. We were also able to pay off some major debts during our third tithe year. The physical problems that arose were taken care of. Within a period of 14 months we were given two automobiles (very much needed) of fine quality, and some marginal equipment has held up. Since being back from the Feast we have received a large check from the government and been contacted to receive a load of free fill for around the house. Thanks to God there is even more than the above.
May God help us to be properly thankful to Him and have a right attitude of giving and unselfishness in deep, sincere, caring love. D. F. (Duluth, MN)
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