“At the Brink of Armageddon?” is the title of a new StandingWatch program, presented by Evangelist Norbert Link. Here is a summary:

Are we really that close to the annihilation of mankind, as many suppose? What are the reasons for the update of the Doomsday Clock which now stands at two and a half minutes to midnight, where midnight represents the end of humanity? Why is it felt that Donald Trump made this world a much more dangerous place, and whom is he viewing as America’s greatest adversaries? Could failed nuclear tests and computer glitches play a significant role in a nuclear exchange? The Bible predicts Armageddon; but how exactly will it happen?

A German AufPostenStehen program was also produced, covering the same subject. It is titled: “Steht der Weltuntergang bevor?”

“Europe in Prophecy”—a NEW video clip promoting the English booklet, “Europe in Prophecy”—has been produced by Michael Link. A version promoting the German translation of this booklet is also posted on www.aufpostenstehen.de.

We note that the German website, AufPostenStehen, and our posts on YouTube have proven very productive in our efforts to preach the gospel in Europe. A German SERMON from around a year ago about the USA and Europe has over 79,000 views.

“Prophezeiung–Warum die Kirche des Ewigen Gottes? (Teil 4),” is the title of this Sabbath’s new German sermon. Title in English: “Prophecy–Why the Church of the Eternal God? (Part 4)”

“Life is Short!,” the sermonette presented last Sabbath by Eric Rank, is now posted. Here is a summary:

What does the Bible say about the length of our lives on Earth as human beings? What can we do to make the most of the relatively short time we have been granted to live? By following the instructions we have been given, we can be fulfilled to the utmost!

“Jesus Christ Lives!,” the sermon presented last Sabbath by Dave Harris, is now posted. Here is a summary:

Jesus Christ is the most well-known name in the world today, but very few people actually know Him for Who He really is! Even fewer grasp the reality that Jesus Christ lives!

The Church Conference for 2017 will be conducted in Escondido, California, with arrivals on March 23 and ending on March 28.

A Tech Team meeting was conducted via SKYPE on Sunday morning, January 15, 2017. Eric Rank hosted a discussion focusing on our websites in both the English and German languages.

“Trump Declares War on Europe,” is the title of a new StandingWatch program presented by Evangelist Norbert Link. Here is a summary:

Through explosive interviews with European papers, Donald Trump caused furious, angry and concerned reactions from European politicians and the media. While his statements regarding NATO, Brexit, the migrant crisis, tariffs on foreign cars and other areas were not new, the realization that he meant what he said has prompted unprecedented European declarations of intent, which, when implemented, will lead to devastating results for the entire world.

“Trump Erklärt Europa den Krieg,” s the AufPostenStehen German language version of the program described above.

“Warum die Kirche des Ewigen Gottes? (Teil 3),” is the title of this Sabbath’s new German sermon. Title in English: “Why the Church of the Eternal God? (Part 3).”

A new German member and co-worker letter was sent out last Friday via email. In addition, a special German letter was sent via email to our baptized German-speaking members in preparation for the Passover.

“A Fantasy Religion?,” the sermonette presented last Sabbath by Robb Harris, is now posted. Here is a summary:

Godly religion isn’t a game! If we truly want to win that imperishable crown then we must be willing to sacrifice everything to obtain it.

“Why Keep the Law?,” the sermon presented last Sabbath by Eric Rank, is now posted. Here is a summary:

What are the reasons in the Bible for keeping the law of God today? When we choose the path of being obedient to God’s spiritual law and commandments, the difference that it makes in our lives is astounding!

The Church Conference for 2017 will be conducted in Escondido, California, with arrivals on March 23 and ending on March 28.

A new Member Letter (January 2017) has been written by Eric Rank, and it is now posted and has been mailed to our subscribers. In this letter Mr. Rank addresses the calling God has given to us—pointing out that we each have an individual responsibility to remain zealous in the Work of God.

Our newest booklet, “The Fall and Rise of the Jewish People,” has entered its final review process. We anticipate printing and distribution of this publication in the next few weeks.

“Why the Hatred for Israel and God’s Law?,” is the title of a new StandingWatch program presented by Evangelist Norbert Link. Included in this presentation is a special video clip presented by Michael Link highlighting our newest booklet, “God’s Law or God’s Grace?” Here is a summary of the StandingWatch program:

On January 4, 2017, The Washington Post wrote about reasons for the world’s hatred of the state of Israel and the Jews; and one of these reasons explains why especially “traditional” Christianity teaches that Christ came to do away with the Law of God and to replace it with “grace.” If YOU believe in this deceptive concept, it may lead to YOUR physical death in the near future, and ultimately, to your eternal death. Our free booklet, “God’s Law… or God’s Grace?” shows you the TRUTH from the BIBLE which you MUST know in order to survive the terrible times ahead of us.

“Warum die Kirche des Ewigen Gottes? (Teil 2),” is the title of this Sabbath’s new German sermon. Title in English: “Why the Church of the Eternal God?” (Part 2)

“Are We Ready?,” the sermonette presented last Sabbath by Thilo Hanstein, is now posted. Here is a summary:

Did you know that Christ will come back soon? Do you know what to do before Christ comes back? Do you believe that you are ready for the return of Christ? Listen to what Christ tells us.

“Not Because of Our Own Strength,” the sermon presented last Sabbath by Norbert Link, is now posted. Here is a summary:

Many try desperately to solve their problems, based on their own strength. This will never work. It is God who must fight for us and strengthen us. But how does that happen, and what mistakes can we still make, even if we recognize our own weakness and our dependency from God?

The Church Conference for 2017 will be conducted in Escondido, California, with arrivals on March 23 and ending on March 28.

The Church Conference for 2017 will be conducted in Escondido, California, with arrivals on March 23 and ending on March 28.

“2017–A Dangerous Year,” is the title of a new StandingWatch program presented by Evangelist Norbert Link. Here is a summary:

2016 ended as it began–with uncertainty, fear, violence and tremendous upheaval. It appears that 2017 will be worse. Are the dark days of the 1930’s upon us, as Prince Charles warns? Are “things falling apart” and is “mere anarchy loosed upon the world,” indicating the Second Coming of Christ, as the Catholic Church in England suspects? Has the world “turned upside down,” as Angela Merkel stated? A grim picture emerges, when we contemplate worldwide terrorism, global Islamist extremism and ISIS, Donald Trump’s USA, the UK’s Brexit, coming elections in France, The Netherlands and Germany, as well as events in Syria, Iraq, Israel, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Libya, Afghanistan, Putin’s Russia, China, North Korea, Japan and the Philippines. Are we really that close to the Great Tribulation and the annihilation of mankind?

“Warum die Kirche des Ewigen Gottes?” is the title of this Sabbath’s new German sermon. Title in English: “Why the Church of the Eternal God?”

“Digital Perfection?,” the sermonette presented last Sabbath by Robb Harris, is now posted. Here is a summary:

It is easy to turn away from godly objectives, especially when the world is filled with distractions.  Even at an early age, we are conditioned to look away from a godly path.  Staying true to our calling requires vigilance and a desire to endure.

“The POWER of the Bible,” the sermon presented last Sabbath by Dave Harris, is now posted. Here is a summary:

Many consider the Bible as just another book of religious teachings. The idea that it is or possibly could be the inspired words of God is either rejected or only half-heartedly accepted by most people. There are others who view the Bible for what it is—the TRUTH OF GOD!

The Church Conference for 2017 will be conducted in Escondido, California, with arrivals on March 23 and ending on March 28.

“Israel Betrayed by USA and Forsaken by the World,” is the title of a new StandingWatch program, presented by Evangelist Norbert Link. Here is a summary:

“Obama Backstabs Israel.” With this headline, the Drudge Report introduced the Obama Administration’s decision to abstain from, rather than veto a resolution by the UN Security Council, condemning Israeli settlements. Israel, as well as US Democrats and Republicans, are outraged and are speaking of dire consequences. Most countries, including Germany, support the anti-Israel resolution. Why are these developments highly explosive in the light of biblical prophecy?

“Israel von Obama verraten und von der Welt verlassen,”  is the title of a new AufPostenStehen program, presented by Evangelist Norbert Link, which covers the same subject as the StandingWatch program described above.

Our new German booklet, “Kennen Sie den Jesus der Bibel?” (German translation of, “Do You Know the Jesus of the Bible?”)  has been posted on the Web.

“Nicht Aufgrund Eigner Kraft,” is the title of this Sabbath’s German sermon. Title in English: “Not because of our own Strength.”

“Don’t Look Back,” the sermonette presented last Sabbath by Thilo Hanstein, is now posted. Here is a summary:

The Bible shows us that man has a great potential from God. Do you know this potential and what to do with it? Would you like to start a new life?

“The True Christmas Story,” the sermon presented last Sabbath by Norbert Link, is now posted. Here is a summary:

Is the usual presentation of Christ’s birth in accordance with the biblical account? When was Jesus born—in what year and in what month? What about the year Zero? When did Herod the Great die? When was Cyrenius governor of Syria? Was Christ born in a stable? What was the inn in which Mary and Joseph found no place? Were Mary and Joseph poor? Were animals present when Jesus was born? Did angels sing? Did the wise men from the east and the shepherds visit Christ during the night of His birth? Who were those wise men? How many were they? Where do the customs come from which one thinks of and engages in during the Christmas season?

Our new German booklet, “Kennen Sie den Jesus der Bibel?” (German translation of, “Do You Know the Jesus of the Bible?”)  has been sent to our German printer.

“Die wahre Weihnachtsgeschichte ,” is the title of this coming Sabbath’s new German sermon. Title in English: “The True Christmas Story.”

“Find Peace,” the sermonette presented last Sabbath by Eric Rank, is now posted. Here is a summary:

In a world where conflict at every scale demands attention, it is a relief to find a source of enduring peace. How can we find peace in our lives to overcome our struggles?

“Your Eyes—Your Ears,” the sermon presented last Sabbath by Dave Harris, is now posted. Here is a summary:

We have knowledge that separates us from other people. So much so that we are outcasts—aliens to the societies in which we live

A new German booklet, titled, “Kennen Sie den Jesus der Bibel?” (German translation of, “Do You Know the Jesus of the Bible?”), has been sent to Shelly Bruno for graphics finalization.

A new publication, “Fall and Rise of the Jewish People,” has been written and entered the review process. We anticipate printing this booklet very early next year.

“Coming—USA Without Internet?”, is the title of a new StandingWatch program presented by Evangelist Norbert Link. Here is a summary:

Is it possible that the USA will experience a total shutdown of the Internet and the destruction of its satellites in space? Before we dismiss this idea as farfetched, we should focus on most recent national and international developments and dangers from without and within our country.

“Was sagt uns Gott über die Arbeit?, Teil 2,” is the title of this Sabbath’s German sermon. Title in English:  “What does God tell us about Work?, Part 2.”

“Yes or No,” the sermonette presented last Sabbath by Kalon Mitchell, is now posted. Here is a summary:

Life seems to come down to our ability to make choices.  There are a lot of grey areas or maybe’s in life.  But the fact is that our lives come down to being able to say yes or no.  What is that we will choose in our lives as we learn to use God’s wisdom and knowledge?

“The Fools and the Foolish,” the sermon presented last Sabbath by Michael Link, is now posted. Here is a summary:

There are 3 aspects the Bible talks about when it comes to the words “fool”, “foolish”, or “foolishness”. How does the Bible describe a fool and what does the Bible say about foolishness? What does it mean when the Bible talks about the foolish things of the world?

“Why Italy Will NOT Leave the EU!”, is the title of a new StandingWatch program presented by Evangelist Norbert Link. Here is a summary:

Even before Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi lost the constitutional referendum on December 4, 2016, many claimed that a euro exit (Itexit) was inevitable for Italy. Now, the voices of those uninformed “experts” have become louder, but they totally misinterpret and misrepresent the nature of the referendum, alleging that Mr. Renzi’s defeat was a victory of populists against the establishment and – even worse – a vote by the Italian people against the euro and the EU. It is high time that you learn the biblical truth of the matter.

“Warum Italien die EU NICHT verlassen wird!”, posted on AufPostenStehen, also covers the same subject as above. The German APS program also promotes our new video, which was produced by Michael Link, advertising and offering the German Europe in Prophecy booklet. In addition, we have begun an advertisement campaign with a press release and Facebook ads in German-speaking areas, offering our above-mentioned booklet on prophecy.

“Was sagt uns Gott über die Arbeit?”, is the title of this Sabbath’s German sermon and is Part 1 with Part 2 to be presented the following Sabbath. Title in English: “What does God tell us about Work?”

“Were Jesus and His Parents Poor?”, the sermonette presented last Sabbath by Norbert Link, is now posted. Here is a summary:

Many assume that Jesus and His parents lived in poverty, and they point to a few Scriptures which allegedly back up their belief. But what does the Bible really say about this question? And does it matter?

“A Life of Repetition,” the sermon presented last Sabbath by Kalon Mitchell, is now posted. Here is a summary:

Do we ever feel like we do the same things over and over again? Do our lives sometimes resemble a game that constantly repeats? We see the use of repetition in nature, in life and even in the Bible. But why? Why is repetition so important for us? What can we learn by examining nature, our lives and the Bible, based on this thought of repetition? What is it that repetition will accomplish in our lives?

A new Member Letter (December 2016) has been written and is now posted. It was also mailed out this week. In this letter, Pastor Brian Gale writes of dramatic world news events which are fulfilling biblical prophecy and cautions Christians to remain vigilant as circumstances even within the very Church of God test our endurance.

“Pope Francis–Hell Is No Torture Chamber,” is the title of a new StandingWatch program, presented by Evangelist Norbert Link. Here is a summary:

Recently, Pope Francis declared that hell–or eternal damnation–is not a torture chamber, and he went on to say that the lake of fire in Revelation 20 describes the second death. However, he then gave an unbiblical explanation of the “second death” and of “the fire.” Do YOU know the truth of the Bible?

“Papst Franziskus–Die Hölle ist keine Folterkammer,” is the German language version of the program described above.

“Wie Ihr Wollt, dass Euch die Leute Tun…” is the title of this Sabbath’s German sermon. Title in English: “As You Want Men to Do to You…”

“Europe Reacts to Trump Election,” is the title of a new StandingWatch program presented by Evangelist Norbert Link. Here is a summary:

Why is the Trump election prophetic in accordance with the Bible? In light of comments made by Donald Trump regarding NATO and his relationship with Vladimir Putin, Europe feels compelled to create an EU army. Germany is about to replace Joachim Gauck as the German President with “anti-Trump” Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier, partly in response to the Trump election. Leading Jewish rabbis have asked Mr. Trump and Mr. Putin to get involved with the building of the Third Temple in Jerusalem–a move which would cause Europe to intervene militarily.

“Europa Reagiert auf Trump Wahl,” presented by Evangelist Norbert Link, is the German language version of the StandingWatch program mentioned above.

“Was Satan Uns Antut!”, is the title of this Sabbath’s German sermon. Title in English: “What Satan Does to Us.”

“Walking in the Valley,” the sermonette presented last Sabbath by Dave Harris, is now posted. Here is a summary:

Christians face trials—hard ones! The record of the Bible shows that righteous people encountered difficult tests throughout their lives. When we find ourselves in trying situations, how do we react?

“Fiery Darts,” the sermon presented last Sabbath by Eric Rank, is now posted. Here is a summary:

Satan specializes in finding our weaknesses and using them against us. Unless we are properly equipped to defend ourselves from his taunting attacks, we are at risk of becoming overwhelmed by sin and compromising our relationship with God. How can we expect to be spiritually attacked? Most importantly, what can we do to protect ourselves from temptations we experience and win our battles against sin?