Mr. Meredith is in Nashville, TN for the Sabbath tomorrow. Mr. Apartian is in Montreal, and Mr. Ames is in Los Angeles. I will be in Orange County tomorrow. I have not received reports except for headquarters, where I understand there was very good attendance.

We are very thankful for faithful brethren around the world. Mr. Syd Hull reports that he has baptized 4 new people in the last couple of weeks who have responded to the broadcast and literature Mr. Hull is translating, plus a couple of others in March. Also, a significant number of others joining from our past affiliation. Mr. Bruce Tyler reports that there are new people responding now in Australia. Six new people took their first Passover with us this year, and three have requested counseling. Each new person baptized is precious in God's sight, and a joy to us!

I was reflecting a few days ago how very blessed we are to have the incredible instruments of communication available to us today. Radio and Television were powerful tools for spreading the Gospel in the past, and present, but today the INTERNET represents a totally new instrument which is unimpeded by national boundaries.

However, there is a down-side to the INTERNET which all should understand. That is, unscrupulous individuals are able to "spam" scurrilous disinformation representing it to be from another party. We are experiencing a modern day representation of what the Apostle Paul had to contend with , I think, when evil persons were sending forged letters in his name--to disturb the brethren. Some of you have received such "stuff" recently, but I think most of you have realized that it was not from Dr. Meredith or headquarters.

On a very happy note, I just visited by phone with Mrs. Mary Hughes, a member I baptized in 1960. Mrs. Hughes is a staunch, loyal, member of God's Church, after thirty-nine years, and now ninety-nine years of age. We must plan a celebration for next year when she turns one hundred! Congratulations! Have a good Sabbath, and feast.

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