Restored Church of God Letter: "This is HUGE—and leaves us with a very tight window that appears to be closing NOW. "

This is an e-mail we received yesterday. I don’t have to tell you what the next message from Great David will look like, considering the announcement regarding the travel ban that was made by President Trump.

This is the full-length text:

Dear brethren, 

The letter you received Monday stating that each day this week could “become more horrific than the one before” is proving true. No one could want the things we are seeing. But they are indicative of God’s soon intervention! 

Like so many of you around the world, troubles are hitting “close to home” here at Headquarters. Ohio’s governor held a press conference Monday. There are now four confirmed cases of Coronavirus in the state. All are in nearby counties. But we here at Headquarters remain anchored by Christ’s command to “fear not.” Reiterating what Mr. Pack mentioned in the last email, God’s people have no need to worry!

The world on the other hand is entering full-on panic mode. Whole nations and many, many institutions are shutting down almost completely over this virus, but God’s people should certainly not “shut down” in their faith. The German chancellor today warned that as many as 58 million—70%!—in her country could fall victim to the virus. This translates to 2 million dead in Germany alone! And news reports indicate most Americans will come in contact with this pestilence, which the World Health Organization today declared a pandemic! 

All this bad news, compounded by other bad news around the globe, caused the Dow to fall 1,465 points today—the second-worst drop in history. Such volatility (it could again rally as it did yesterday) will almost certainly continue until markets close Friday. 

This very high-level look at the news alone proves time is short and confirms that, as much as we can possibly know, everything appears to be “go” for this week. The Big 12 must be BAD at Christ’s Return—and they are! But—BUT—they cannot be so bad that they conflict with the picture of ongoing eating, drinking, building, buying, selling and marrying described in Matthew 24 and Luke 17. Ask: How many would even go out in public were another week of horror added beyond this weekend? This is HUGE—and leaves us with a very tight window that appears to be closing NOW. In the remaining days, let’s more joyfully than ever hold to the closing words of the Bible: “Come, Lord Jesus” (Rev 22:20)! 

In Christ’s service,
The Headquarters Ministry 

Dave Pack: Turn Off Your Electricity at Home and Send Me the Money You Save

From a reader:

According to David Pack ‘God has healed him completely’ and nobody knows what really happened. So I couldn’t tell you if he has a pacemaker implanted or not. 

When it comes to the finances of the RCG: you do the math. During the last FOT I heard one of the ministers from HQ say that there are only 1,500 brethren left .. ‘We are the true little flock!’ was Daves comment on that. 

The fundraising goal for 2020 is $147,500. What has been raised so far is $19,044 ..

When it comes to fundraising, there is even a section with fundraising tips on the RCG website. One of these tips is this: 

“FUNDRAISING TIPS 

Energy and Miscellaneous Savings Around the Home 

As monthly bills trend upward, who would not want to know helpful money-saving tips? These can translate into real monthly savings that can be put to good use. What better way to put those savings to work for you than to further God’s Work through Fundraising. With a few minor adjustments, your savings could add up quickly! The following are some of the many ways to save money around your home.” 

What follows is a long list that you can cut down on, like turning down the thermostat in your house, switch off lights and not use a dishwasher.

In other words: sit in the cold and do your dishes by hand and send us the money you save on your energy bills! 

And people do that .. I’ve seen it. Even had a long discussion about that with my spouse..
More and more people are leaving the church. In my congregation 8 brethren left since last years Passover and only one (very young and very gullible guy) joined us. I felt like warning him, but that would be pointless..

A lot of the work that was done at HQ, the grand garden and the stables (!) was done by brethren ‘volunteering’ for it. It’s considered an honor if you get invited to go and slave labor at HQ ..

LCG: Are the Decisions of God's "Elite" Church Leaders Above Common Wisdom?

From a reader:

Other organizations with three letter abbreviations are canceling their schedule, NBA, NHL, MLB , but apparently LCG is above doing that. This smacks a little bit of arrogance, or a kinda we are above the mass rabble, and the rules of the masses dont apply to us. Sort of like the way the ministry has always viewed things since their Gods chosen elite at Gods own West Point , Ambassador College days.

Note to Gerald Weston and LCG:  

The hotel chain with which LCG is holding its conference is now offering full refunds to anyone who cancels a reservation up to 24 hours before scheduled arrival. There is now no financial penalty to travelers if LCG cancels the conference in order to show its compliance with Romans 13. Please act quickly, Mr. Weston!