Herbert W Armstrong

The response in Pasadena to Mr. Armstrong's scheduled live address from Tecson via microwave telecast was most outstanding. About 3000 members filled the auditorium, and the gymnasium, and nine southland Churches were tied in by telephone hock up, Unfortunately, as sometimes happens with a live broadcast, a physical or technical difficulty required him to postpone the address one or two weeks. We are all anxiously waiting to see and hear from him in the near future.

The Member's Hotline has served a valuable purpose by keeping our members informed of important news involving the Work, particularly news concerning the attack against the Church by the state of California. In the future, the Member's Hotline will only be produced when there is very important or urgent news, instead of every week as it is now. On Sabbaths when there is no Member's Hotline, portions of the Pastor General's Report can be read to the congregation to keep them informed on general news or developments.

The money saved by not reproducing the Member's Hotline every week can be used for hall rental for weekly Bible studies in church areas where Bible studies are now non-existent. In John 21:15-17 Christ emphasized His desire that we keep the [lock well fed.

Jude's exhortation in Jude 3 to "earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints," was not without reason. Notice verse 4: "For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ."

The same holds true today. There are those who would love to destroy God's Church and scatter His flock. We must not underestimate the enemy. We must, as God's ministers, "Be instant in season, out of season, reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long-suffering and doctrine."

Christ's admonition to "feed my sheep" falls upon us! Mr. Armstrong wants every local congregation to be having weekly Bible studies. Smaller Bible studies in private homes can substitute until halls can be located. The Bible studies are extremely important tools in making Ged's Church ready for the soon return of Jesus Christ.

Stay close to God and remember always to pray for Mr. Armstrong. As the China trip draws near, pray even more earnestly for his health, success, and protection. Pray for God's guidance and protection for Mr. Rader as he makes advance preparations for these extremely important meetings with top officials of the Chinese government.

Your servant in Christ,
Joe Tkac

ADMINISTRATIVE NOTE FROM MINISTERIAL SERVICES

Since there are no longer any area coordinators, the two top copies of the monthly church Pastor's Report should be sent in to Ministerial Services. One of these copies will be sent to the appropriate regional assistant. As in the past, the bottom copy should be retained by the local pastor.

Joe Tkach