Herbert W Armstrong

Here is a brief update on some sites across the U.S.:

Biloxi: All transfer requests to Bilexi had to be turned down for this year, with the exception of hardship cases, because fewer people than anticipated asked for camping facilities. Motel rooms, therefore, are in short supply and will have to go first to those assigned to the site.

There is, however, a surplus of camping spaces and the Festival Office says it can accept more campers at Biloxi!

St. Petersburg: All people who transferred to Florida last year have been turned down this year, except obvious hardship situations. Anyone denied a transfer with an important reason for attending in Florida which has been overlooked should notify the Feast Office as quickly as possible through their Festival advisor.

Lake of the Ozarks: More campers can be accepted at the Ozarks.

Saratoga Springs: Because of the crush of transfer requests for St. Pete and Biloxi, which were granted on a first-come, first-serve basis, many requests from this area will be processed in the assigned Saratoga Springs area. With the Feast falling earlier this year, and temperatures warmer, Saratoga promises to be a beautiful site.

International Sites: In addition to the sites in the United States, three international sites are now closed to transfers: Penticton (Canada), Lewiston (Canada) and Mexico. However, the Jerusalem Feast site and tour is still open for reservations.

Festival Office

SIGN LANGUAGE AT THE FEAST

Sign language interpreting at the Feast of Tabernacles will be available in both Norfolk, Va., and Fresno, Calif. Interpreting in one or two other areas may be provided if enough interpreters are available.

It is important that we hear from those wanting this service and also from interpreters and helpers.

Gerrie Leimbach has taken Lana Kreivis' position as coordinator in the Pasadena churches and will help coordinate the interpreting for U.S. Feast sites. If you have contacted her, she will forward the information to the Feast Office. If not, please write Hugh Mauck at the Feast Office in Pasadena, 300 W. Green St., Pasadena, Calif., 91123.

If it is important to be housed near another person or family let us know. Don't hold up your Festival application pending decisions regarding the interpreting. We can always reassign you once we have all the information needed.

NOTICE CONCERNING FESTIVAL MUSIC

In order to provide the finest music from among the Church membership for this Feast of Tabernacles, we request those who wish lo be chorale directors, singers and helpers to please let us know your desires, experience and suggestions.

Even if you have been assigned to a specific chorale, we need to know what your assignment is, who assigned you, what assignment you desire, which area you will attend and your past experience.

If your chorale is already organized and rehearsing, please let us know who the members of your chorale are, what music you plan to sing and any other information you feel might be helpful. Write to Hugh Mauck, Festival chorale coordinator, at the Feast Office in Pasadena, 300 W. Green St., Pasadena, Calif., 91123.