PUBLISHING SERVICES UPDATE
"Good News" for The GOOD NEWS!
Recently, Mr. Armstrong sent a letter offering The GOOD NEWS to 747,000 PLAIN TRUTH subscribers. So far, over 25% have responded and will be receiving the October/November issue for their first copy. This response has nearly doubled the size of The GOOD NEWS list in the United States and has resulted in over $41,000 in donations.
Dozens of people also included letters in the return envelopes stating they are anxious to receive The GOOD NEWS and feel they will enjoy it as much as The PLAIN TRUTH. Many said they look forward to the stronger Biblical content in their desire to understand more of God's Word. A few have even requested a ministerial visit, which Mr. Armstrong alluded to in his letter. Following is a sampling of the comments we have received:
I am writing to let you know that I received your most welcome letter today telling me that you also publish a magazine called The GOOD NEWS. I most certainly would love to have you send it, as I am very interested in a magazine that is Biblically oriented, especially in these last days. I know that I would enjoy reading it. I'm going to tell all my loved ones and friends about your two fine magazines and see if they will want to have you send these magazines to them.
J.R. (Detroit, MI)Please send me The GOOD NEWS — I need it: and keep on sending The PLAIN TRUTH. You have helped me very much in my Bible studies. Of course, I check everything you say by the Bible. I've never found you wrong yet, and I thank God for your wisdom.
B.K. (Knoxville, TN)Thank you for your offer to give me a one-year subscription to The GOOD NEWS. I heretofore did not know of its existence. The enclosed check will help a little to defray your costs. Also, per Mr. Armstrong's letter which offered The GOOD NEWS, I would like to know the name of a minister representing the Worldwide Church of God in my area.
B.B. (Chatsworth, GA)I really enjoy reading The PLAIN TRUTH, only I wish there was more of the Bible in the magazine. Maybe The GOOD NEWS is just what I've been looking for. It sounds like it could be very interesting. I sure would like to receive it.
L.D. (Round Lake, IL)Thank you for offering us The GOOD NEWS magazine. We have learned a great deal through The PLAIN TRUTH and eagerly await the arrival of The GOOD NEWS. We have listened to your broadcasts for the past six years and sincerely wish to obtain more information about the Worldwide Church of God. We would like for one of your ministers to visit us at our home.
D.S. (Sesser, IL)
— Ray Wright, Publishing Services
