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“The Dangerous Vaccination Paranoia,” is the title of a new StandingWatch program, presented by Evangelist Norbert Link. Here is a summary:

The fascination with mandatory vaccinations has reached unparalleled levels of paranoia in the USA, with incredibly dangerous and blatantly unconstitutional measures by fanatic governmental officials and doctors who are supported by a gullible and uneducated mass media. What are the real dangers of the vaccination hype for life, liberty and freedom; and are vaccinations really as harmless and effective as many uninformed reporters postulate?

“Wie verhalten Sie sich bei Rückschlägen?” is the title of this Sabbath’s new German sermon, presented by Norbert Link. Title in English: “How Do You React to Set-Backs?”

“Easter in the Bible?” the sermonette presented last Sabbath by Michael Link, is now posted. Here is a summary:

Does the Bible have anything to say about Easter? What do the worldly customs of this festival have to do with the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ? What does God command us to do instead of keeping this man-made holiday?

“The Fulfillment of the Passover through Jesus Christ and His Church,” the sermon presented last Sabbath by Norbert Link, is now posted. Here is a summary:

In ancient Israel under Moses, blood of the Passover lambs was put on the doorposts and the lintel of the houses of the Israelites in Egypt in order to protect those inside from physical death. But still more was necessary for the quality of the Passover lambs and their preparation and consumption through the congregation. This sermon shows that all these requirements and characteristics were fulfilled by Christ and that they are being fulfilled today by His Church.

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The 2019 Church Conference will be conducted in Escondido, California, next week. Arrival will be Wednesday, April 3, 2019, and departure is scheduled for Tuesday, April 9, 2019.

“Does President Trump Fulfill a Preordained Role?” is the title of a new StandingWatch program, presented by Evangelist Norbert Link. Here is a summary:

Why will President Trump stay in power beyond 2020? Why will he continue bringing about important developments in Israel? Why will the relationship between the USA and an anti-Israeli Europe under German leadership continue to deteriorate? You might be surprised to learn the answers from your Bible.

“Der Sabbat und Gottes heilige Jahresfeste” is a new German trailer presented by Michael Link which features two German booklets about the weekly Sabbath and the annual Holy Days.

“Erfüllt Präsident Trump eine vorherbestimmte Funktion?” a new AufPostenStehen program presented by Norbert Link, covers the same topic as described above, in German.

“Was die Tage der Ungesäuerten Brote für Christen bedeuten?” is the title of this Sabbath’s new German sermon, presented by Norbert Link. Title in English: “What Do the Days of Unleavened Bread Mean for Christians?”

“Allgemeine Missverständnisse—Ostern” is the title of this Sabbath’s new German sermonette, presented by Michael Link. Title in English: “Common Misconceptions—Easter.”

Max Busse from Alberta Canada died peacefully in his home on Saturday March 23, 2019. Max was one of the oldest church members at 90 years of age.  He is survived by his wife Carol and his son Ron. Max exemplified generosity towards the church and others even with his limited income. At the feast which he was able to attend a few times he would eat pancakes in the morning and at noon to save money so he could treat others at supper. He had a great sense of humour and will be greatly missed. Anyone wishing to send cards, the address is

PO Box 47, Strome, Alberta, Canada,  T0B 4H0

“Facing the Pain & Adversities of Life,” the sermonette presented last Sabbath by Frank Bruno, is now posted. Here is a summary:

One need only listen to announcements during Sabbath Services to understand that Church Members may be in pain each and every day, or face other adversities that could crumple those without hope—hope for a future with God and His Son, Jesus Christ. In this Sermonette we will together consider the scriptures that prove to us that our suffering is a trial that can prepare us for what God requires from us, and what He has in store if we overcome, as Christ overcame.

“Forgotten Christianity—Overcoming!” the sermon presented last Sabbath by Dave Harris, is now posted. Here is a summary:

Beyond our calling, repentance and baptism, is there more that we, as Christians, should be doing? Do we grasp the tremendous challenges before us—things we must be overcoming?

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A new Member Letter (March 2019) has been written by Michael Link in which he addresses the upcoming spring Holy Days and their importance to Christians.

Our new booklet on Christ’s Return, titled, “How Can We Know that Christ’s Return is Near?” has been sent to Phyllis Bourque for initial review. Written by Norbert Link, this is based on the recent 10-part series of Q&A’s which we ran in the Updates.

Two new booklets have been translated from English into German—“How to Keep the Sabbath” and “The Fall and Rise of Britain and America.” These have been sent to our printer in Germany.

“Sollten Sie die Tage der Ungesäuerten Brote halten?” is the title of this Sabbath’s new German sermon, presented by Norbert Link. Title in English: “Should You Keep the Days of Unleavened Bread?”

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

When urgency takes all of our attention, our actions take the form of reaction. It is critical in the life of a Christian to dedicate time to meditate on transforming our lives and choose our actions intentionally.

“Is Our Trust Aligned with Our Goals?” the sermon presented last Sabbath by Robb Harris, is now posted. Here is a summary:

It is easy to state that we “trust in God” but do our actions acknowledge that fact?  Trust isn’t demonstrated by statement, it is proven by action.  Our belief in God must fundamentally be ingrained in every part of our lives.  It is in that state that we confirm what it really means to have trust in God.

The 2019 Church Conference will be conducted in Escondido, California. Arrival will be Wednesday, April 3, 2019, and departure is scheduled for Tuesday, April 9, 2019.

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“The Sabbath and God’s Commanded Holy Days,” is a new trailer presented by Michael Link which features our booklets: “How to Keep the Sabbath” and “God’s Commanded Holy Days.”

“Are You Keeping God’s Commandments?” is the title of a new StandingWatch program, presented by Evangelist Norbert Link. Here is a summary:

Most Christians would answer this question in the affirmative, but would they be correct? What about the weekly Sabbath? Has it been replaced by Sunday? If so, by what authority? What is the Roman Catholic’s position on that important question? What about God’s annual Holy Days? Can you keep the weekly Sabbath while neglecting God’s annual Sabbaths? At the end of this program, we show you an important video, addressing these questions even further and offering you absolutely free literature. The program incorporates at the end the new trailer by Michael Link, as announced above.

“Die Erfüllung des Passa durch Christus und seine Kirche,” is the title of this Sabbath’s new German sermon, presented by Norbert Link. Title in English: “The Fulfillment of the Passover Through Christ and His Church.”

“Gottes Trauer,” the sermonette presented last Sabbath in Germany by Thilo Hanstein, is now posted. Title in English: “God’s Grief.”

“Conviction!” the sermonette presented last Sabbath by Michael Link, is now posted. Here is a summary:

How convicted are we in what we believe, to the Truth, and are we committed to it for life?

“When, How and What Should We Hate?” the sermon presented last Sabbath by Norbert Link, is now posted. Here is a summary:

Is there something like righteous and godly hatred? For a Christian, it may be difficult to see how “hate” could be a part of God’s character, because many feel erroneously that a Christian must never hate. However, David gives us several examples in the book of Psalms which show us what and how we should and must hate. This includes the command to stay away from people who want to tempt us and others to sin.

Our newest booklet, “How to Keep the Sabbath,” has been mailed to our subscribers. Please contact us with your request if you would like a free copy.

The 2019 Church Conference will be conducted in Escondido, California. Arrival will be Wednesday, April 3, 2019, and departure is scheduled for Tuesday, April 9, 2019.

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Our newest booklet, “How to Keep the Sabbath,” has been mailed to our subscribers. Please contact us with your request if you would like a free copy.

“Why the Rise of Anti-Semitism?” is the title of a new StandingWatch program, presented by Evangelist Norbert Link. Here is a summary:

“Anti-Semitism is back,” especially in Europe. “Centuries-old stereotypes have reappeared” and Jews are blamed for issues and problems which have nothing to do with them. “The disease of anti-Semitism is being weaponized by nationalist governments and parties on both sides of the political spectrum.” This program mentions the UK and Hungary in particular and brings you appalling examples from Belgium and the Netherlands. It offers you three free booklets on the fate and future of the Jewish people and on the true Jesus Christ of your Bible, the founder of Christianity, who was a Jew.

“Wann, wie und was sollten wir hassen?” is the title of this Sabbath’s new German sermon, presented by Norbert Link. Title in English: “When, how and what should we hate?”

“Geschliffene Edelsteine,” the sermonette presented last Sabbath in Germany by Jens Herrmann, is now posted. The title in English: “Polished Gems.”

“Stress At This Time,” the sermonette present last Sabbath by Kalon Mitchell, is now posted.

“When, How and About What Should We Be Angry?” the sermon presented last Sabbath by Norbert Link, is now posted. Here is a summary:

Is there righteous anger which Christians should and must have? In this sermon, we will look at examples of righteous men who became angry, and they had godly reasons for that. We will see that even Christ became angry, and why this was the case.

The 2019 Church Conference will be conducted in Escondido, California. Arrival will be Wednesday, April 3, 2019, and departure is scheduled for Tuesday, April 9, 2019.

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“Widespread Sexual Abuse Within Catholic Church… Could It Ever Be Stopped?” is the title of a new StandingWatch program, presented by Evangelist Norbert Link. Here is a summary:

Many priests, bishops and cardinals within the Vatican seem to be collaborating with Italian politicians, the judiciary and the mass media in their attempt to ignore and cover up the terrible sexual abuse of children. Pope Francis has vowed to put an end to this, calling those predators “tools of Satan” who are to face the “wrath of God,” but even if he was serious, could he succeed against the powerful resistance of “those with most to lose”? The record of mounting despicable sexual abuse and destruction of documents by high-ranking Catholic priests all over the world suggests otherwise.

“Wann, wie und worüber sollten wir zornig sein?” is the title of this Sabbath’s new German sermon, presented by Norbert Link.  Title in English: “When, How and About What Should We be Angry?”

A new StandingWatch Talking Points, presented by Pastor Rene Messier, reviews our booklet, “Sickness and Health, What the Bible Tells Us.”

“What Kind of Accent Do We Have?” the sermonette presented last Sabbath by Robb Harris, is now posted.

“Is It Worth It?” the sermon presented last Sabbath by Eric Rank, is now posted. Here is a summary:

Christianity takes work and personal sacrifice. The question of whether the work and sacrifice is worth the effort is a question most often presented to those who are beginning the Christian journey. However, it is also important to reaffirm our commitment at every point along the way, long after we begin.

“How to Keep the Sabbath,” is our newest booklet. Written by Evangelist Norbert Link, this booklet is now posted and, following printing, will be available upon request.

The 2019 Church Conference will be conducted in Escondido, California. Arrival will be Wednesday, April 3, 2019, and departure is scheduled for Tuesday, April 9, 2019.

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“How to Keep the Sabbath,” is our newest booklet. Written by Evangelist Norbert Link, this booklet is now posted and, following printing, will be available upon request.

The 2019 Church Conference will be conducted in Escondido, California. Arrival will be Wednesday, April 3, 2019, and departure is scheduled for Tuesday, April 9, 2019.

“Why are US-European Relationships at their Worst?” is the title of the latest new StandingWatch program, presented by Evangelist Norbert Link. Here is a summary:

Most Americans do not comprehend HOW DEEP the trans-Atlantic rift is. They live in willful ignorance, and the mass media is largely responsible.  The lack of coverage of the extremely important events during the Munich Security Conference 2019 is a prime example. The contract between the attendees’ reception of Angela Merkel and the rejection of Mike Pence could not have been greater. Some claim that it will get better after the Trump era. They are deeply mistaken.

“Trump’s National Emergency… Will It Work?” is the title of a recent StandingWatch program, presented by Evangelist Norbert Link. Here is a summary:

After grudgingly signing the bi-partisan congressional “deal,” which gave him only a fraction of the desired funds for building a wall or barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border, President Trump also declared a national emergency with the intent to reallocate funds to finance the building of the wall. While legal scholars and politicians question the constitutionally of such a move, others point at the laws, arguably allowing him to relocate funds in certain respects. On February 15, President Trump explained in detail his rationale for his national emergency declaration and the reallocation of funds. What will happen next?

“Warum die total schlechte Beziehung zwischen Amerika und Europa?” is also a new AufPostenStehen program which covers the same topic as described above—presented by Norbert Link.

“Heidnisch-christliche Feiertage und die babylonische Mysterien-Religion,” is the title of this Sabbath’s new German sermon, presented by Norbert Link. Title in English: “Pagan-Christian Holidays and the Babylonian Mystery-Religion.”

“Die Zunge – Kraftvolles Werkzeug, gefährliche Waffe” is the title of this Sabbath’s new sermonette, presented by Michael Link. Title in English:  “The Tongue: Powerful Tool – Dangerous Weapon.” 

“Himmlische Freude,” the sermonette presented last Sabbath in Germany by Robert Kintzi, is now posted. Title in English: “Heavenly Joy.”

“Do You Have the Time—for God?” the sermonette presented last Sabbath by Frank Bruno, is now posted. Here is a summary:

Effectively managing and valuing our time each day is a great challenge. Few recognize that the concept of time—either in the moment, or as we think of the future— is actually well beyond our comprehension and control. The acceptance of God’s absolute authority in this regard can help us in understanding His plan for the present and a future. Opening our eyes and ears to God and His words is the best time-management strategy we can have.

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

Family is central to the message of the Bible, and the ultimate destiny of mankind involves birth into the Family of God. Do you understand what God requires from each of us to be counted worthy of this astonishing future?

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“How to Keep the Sabbath,” is our newest booklet. Written by Evangelist Norbert Link, this booklet is now posted and, following printing, will be available upon request.

A new Member Letter (February 2019) has been written and is now posted. In this letter, Pastor Brian Gale reflects on the divisive political situation in the UK in light of the Brexit vote, and he points us to the future in which God will intervene to establish lasting peace on the earth!

The 2019 Church Conference will be conducted in Escondido, California. Arrival will be Wednesday, April 3, 2019, and departure is scheduled for Tuesday, April 9, 2019.

“Das Papsttum und die babylonische Mysterien-Religion,” is the title of this Sabbath’s new German sermon, presented by Norbert Link. Title in English: “The Papacy and the Babylonian Mystery-Religion.”

“Der Christliche Weg,” is the title of a newly recorded German sermonette, presented by Christoph Sperzel. Title in English: “The Christian Way.”

“Anger’s Grip,” the sermonette presented last Sabbath by Eric Rank, is now posted. Here is a summary:

One of the most antagonizing emotions of mankind is anger. What can a Christian do to release anger and become immune to its influence?

“Fair-minded in an Age of Contempt,” the sermon presented last Sabbath by Robb Harris, is now posted. Here is a summary:

We have been called out of darkness into light.  As lights, we must shine with glory, illuminating those that are in darkness.  But darkness is never satiated, it constantly spreads into all aspects of human character.  The world has chosen this state of being and is comfortable in—an attitude we must constantly be on guard against.

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A Tech Team meeting was conducted this past Sunday morning (February 3, 2019) via SKYPE. Hosted by Eric Rank, aspects of using a new web host and further WordPress adjustments were among several topics discussed.

The 2019 Church Conference will be conducted in Escondido, California. Arrival will be Wednesday, April 3, 2019, and departure is scheduled for Tuesday, April 9, 2019.

“Persecutions of Homosexuals and Conversion Therapies,” is the title of a new StandingWatch program, presented by Evangelist Norbert Link. Here is a summary:

US Ambassador to Germany, Richard Grenell, wrote a condemnatory article in the mass publication, “Bild,” on Iran’s practices of persecuting homosexuals; and “Handelsblatt” attacked countries which still allow “gay cures” and “conversion therapies.” What is behind this reignited discussion, and what does God have to say about it? At the end of this program, we offer a free booklet about God’s teachings on sexual relationships.

“Probleme auf unseren Wegen,” is the title of a new German sermonette for this Sabbath, presented by Christoph Sperzel. The title in English is: “Problems on Our Way.”

“Marienverehrung und die babylonische Mysterien-Religion,” is the title of this Sabbath’s new German sermon, presented by Norbert Link. Title in English: “Worship of Mary and the Babylonian Mystery-Religion.”

“The Christian Way,” the sermonette presented last Sabbath by Christoph Sperzel, is now posted. Here is a summary:

Man has to choose to obey God and follow the way that leads to unimaginable blessings. Or, he may decide to turn to the way that appears right to him, but in the end just leads to a curse.

“Adultery–a Trivial Offense?” the sermon presented last Sabbath by Norbert Link, is now posted. Here is a summary:

God prohibits adultery. Even though it may be normal in the eyes of many to break the marriage, God pronounces the most severe penalty for the adulterer and the adulteress. Adultery is not a trivial or minor offense, but a terrible sin against God, and He will judge those involved.

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“HOW TO KEEP THE SABBATH,” our newest booklet, written by Evangelist Norbert Link, has been sent to graphic artist Shelly Bruno for finalization in preparation for printing.

The 2019 Church Conference will be conducted in Escondido, California. Arrival will be Wednesday, April 3, 2019, and departure is scheduled for Tuesday, April 9, 2019.

“Is the Prophesied Big Earthquake in Israel Going to Hit?” is the title of a new StandingWatch program, presented by Evangelist Norbert Link. Here is a summary:

Scientists predict that a huge earthquake is about to hit Israel. They estimate that in the case of a 7.5 magnitude earthquake, an estimated 7,000 people will be killed. The Bible tells us that such an earthquake will occur when Jesus Christ returns to set up the government of God on this earth. This is no coincidence. God is letting us know the signs of these end times.

“Ehebruch–ein Kavaliersdelikt?”  is the title of this Sabbath’s new German sermon, presented by Norbert Link. Title in English: “Adultery–a Trivial Offense?”

“Shutdown Ends Temporarily…What’s Next?—Comments on News and Prophecy (January 26, 2019),” presented by Norbert Link, is now posted. Here is a summary:

Will there be a second shutdown? Will there be a declaration of national emergency? Why was there a shutdown in the first place? Why did it end? Why was there such a hostile reaction by some hard-core right-wing pundits to President Trump’s ending of the shutdown? Did the shutdown accomplish anything? Why are politicians so dishonest?

“The Way to Peace,” the sermonette presented last Sabbath by Christoph Sperzel (Germany), is now posted.

“Hate! But Do Not Hate!” the sermon presented last Sabbath by Michael Link, is now posted. Here is a summary:

What does the Bible say about hate? There are in fact many things that God hates but He is also the God of love. How and in what way is it acceptable to “hate” and how is it not?