“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?

Our new booklet, “God’s Law or God’s Grace?”, along with the November Member Letter have been mailed to our subscribers. These publications are available upon request. In the letter, Norbert Link discusses the future of this country and the world under a Trump administration and points out that the Bible does not condone our sinful conduct as a nation.

“Die Abtreibung im Blickfeld der Bibel,” is the title of this week’s German sermon. Title in English: “Abortion in Light of the Bible”.

“Power of One,” the sermonette presented last Sabbath by Kalon Mitchell, is now posted. Here is a summary:

People have great strength. But what happens when we as Christians don’t have great strength? Where do we turn when we are down and discouraged? How do we get out of these types of situations? How can we move forward? We can accomplish great things if we allow God to lead us.

“God’s Control of the Weather,” the sermon presented last Sabbath by Norbert Link, is now posted. Here is a summary:

This sermon shows the difference between today’s weather conditions, which are oftentimes catastrophic, and the weather conditions in the future, when God rules on earth. Bad weather conditions can be the direct result of God’s punishment for sin, while good weather can be the direct consequence of God’s blessing for right conduct. We will also address the political situation around the world, following Mr. Trump’s election as President; his “no-win”-position; and “Europe’s perfect storm,” leading to unparalleled terrible world conditions, as a result of sin.

A new member letter has been written. It has been posted and will be distributed soon. In the letter, Norbert Link addresses the presidential election and what we can expect in the future.

“The World Is Afraid of President Trump,” is the title of the most recent StandingWatch program presented by Evangelist Norbert Link.

Here is a summary:

Donald Trump will soon be the most powerful man in the world. Most did not anticipate this, and the word is shocked and concerned. How did all of this happen, and what does the future hold? Will the relationship between Europe and the USA deteriorate? Are the Great Tribulation and nuclear World War III coming? 

This program is also available in the German language AufPostenStehen presentation.

“Are You Voting for World War III?” is the title of a new StandingWatch program presented by Evangelist Norbert Link. Here is a summary:

Most Americans will vote on November 8 for “their” candidate, but many don’t do it because of conviction, but in order to prevent “greater harm”; giving their voice to a “lesser of two evils.”  But will either of the candidates make a substantial difference to the horrible condition of this country? They have accused each other of bringing about World War III, and sadly, they might very well be right. We are offering free literature which places the current catastrophic situation within the USA into proper biblical perspective.

“Ist die Lehre über die Wiedergeburt biblisch?,” is the title of this Sabbath’s German sermon. Title in English:  “Is the Teaching about “Born Again” Biblical?”

“Motivation,” the sermonette presented last Sabbath by Mike Link, is now posted. Here is a summary:

How are we doing in our spiritual lives to get us motivated?  What can we do to keep us going as we run our race to perfection?

“Is the Soul Immortal?” the sermon presented last Sabbath by Norbert Link, is now posted. Here is a summary:

Most religious people, Christians and non-Christians alike, believe in the immortality of the soul. What does the Bible say about this question? Do people have souls, or are they souls? Are there dead souls? Can a soul die? Why does the Bible speak about the resurrection of the dead, if the dead are not really dead, but keep on living after death as “immortal souls”? What is death? And what is hell, in which God can destroy body and soul?

Eric and Shana Rank thank all of the brethren for their heartfelt prayers regarding the birth of their twins. They are happy to announce that their identical twin boys, Jude Everest and Milo Magnus were born into the Rank family on November 1st, 2016 at 9:52 am weighing in at 8lb 6oz and 8lb 9oz respectively.

Many of the video-recorded US and German messages for Trumpets, Atonement, the Feast of Tabernacles and the Last Great Day have been posted on the English and German websites, as well as on YouTube.

We are pleased to announce that ten people were baptized at the recent Feast of Tabernacles, which was observed in Templin, Germany.

A new German sermon for this Sabbath was recorded this week and posted on the Web. In English, the title is: “Is the Teaching of an Immortal Soul Biblical?” The German booklet on the “Theory of Evolution” and the English booklet on the “Immortal Soul” are being offered in the sermon.

Here are the dates for the remaining 2016 Fall Holy Days:

October 17 through October 23—Feast of Tabernacles
October 24—Last Great Day

“In God’s Hands,” last Sabbath’s sermonette presented by Michael Link, is now posted. Here is a summary.

Are our lives in God’s hands? Are the trials that we experience part of God’s purpose? Does God have a hand in world affairs and the leadership, and does He control what the fate of this nation and the rest of the world will be? How can we be spared from the devastation that will soon take place?

“No More Separation,” last Sabbath’s sermon presented by Norbert Link, is now posted. Here is a summary:

Christ came to reconcile us with God the Father; to break down the wall of separation between God and us; to make us one with God. But Christ did not die for us alone. He is the Savior of all of mankind. The Day of Atonement reminds us of the fact that the world is not lost; that Christ came to reconcile the world to God the Father.

A new Member Letter (October 2016) has been written and mailed to our subscribers. In this letter, Pastor Dave Harris asks Christians whether or not they are ready and watching for the return of Jesus Christ.

A brochure for the 2016 US Feast of Tabernacles has been produced and is now posted.

“Russia Threatens America with Nuclear War” is the title of a new StandingWatch program, presented by Evangelist Norbert Link. Here is a summary:

The Russian media, which is sponsored by the government, “issued a chilling warning” that nuclear war with the West “could be imminent.” We must not take these warnings lightly, because events in Russia show that Mr. Putin is very serious. According to the Bible, there WILL be a nuclear Third World War, with catastrophic consequences for the entire planet. God tells us who will be involved, as friends and as enemies.

“Increased Demonism in the USA,” is the title of another new StandingWatch program, presented by Evangelist Norbert Link. Here is a summary:

Exorcisms, demonism and paganism are on the rise in the USA, and most are totally unaware of this disturbing fact. Many engage in satanic activities, without realizing the dangers. The Telegraph published an article on September 26, 2016, reporting on these frightening developments in the USA. At the same time, Roman Catholic “exorcists” engage in equally objectionable conduct, based on wrong doctrines, ideologies and mysticism. This program shows you the deception and explains the biblical truth.

“Wie Man Gottes Heilige Feiertage Hält,” is the title of this coming Sabbath’s German sermon. It is based on the series of articles regarding the Sabbath which we published in our recent weekly Updates. Title in English: “How to Keep God’s Holy Days.”

“Gottes Feste dem Geiste nach,” is the title of the German sermon presented on the Feast of Trumpets. Title in English: “God’s Holy Days according to the Spirit.”

“Too Much Stuff,” the afternoon offertory for the Feast of Trumpets presented by Kalon Mitchell, is now posted. Here is a summary:

We live in a country that has been richly blessed over the last few decades. But as our riches have grown so has our attitude against obeying God as we have become a self-reliant people. What does God have to say on this subject? Should He be involved in how we live? What exactly is it that we are striving for?

“God’s Holy Days According to the Spirit,” the afternoon sermon for the Feast of Trumpets presented by Norbert Link, is now posted. Here is a summary:

The weekly Sabbath and the annual Holy Days are still to be observed today by true Christians, but they do so according to the Spirit, without applying the letter about sacrifices, washings and Jewish traditions. The shadow of temporary rituals is of symbolic significance for us today.

“God’s Protection,” the morning sermonette for the Feast of Trumpets presented by Eric Rank, is now posted. Here is a summary:

With so much trouble in the world today and in the future to come, mere thoughts of danger might invoke anxiety and inspire fear. However, God promises protection in the most dire of circumstances, but not to everyone. How can this divine protection from God be obtained?

“You Have Been Warned,” the morning sermon for the Feast of Trumpets presented by Dave Harris, is now posted. Here is a summary:

We grow use to warnings, and it is easy to think that they don’t really apply to us. That attitude becomes tragic when the warnings are from God—for His warnings are a matter of life and death!

“What do you Seek?,” the sermonette presented last Sabbath by Eric Rank, is now posted. Here is a summary:

If we want to find the answers that will lead us to eternal life, we need to ask the right questions. What are the kind of questions that Christians need to ask? How are we to respond once we learn the answers?  By actively seeking the will of God to be done, we will obtain the greatest gift ever offered to mankind.

“Desire Godly Vision,” the sermon presented last Sabbath by Robb Harris, is now posted. Here is a summary:

So much in this world clouds our vision to what is true and important. We can easily have our senses dulled, to the point of spiritual blindness—if we allow ourselves to seek after ungodly pursuits. We must strive to keep the beacon of God’s Truth ahead of us and guiding us always.

Here are the dates for the remaining 2016 Fall Holy Days:

October 12—Day of Atonement
October 17 through October 23—Feast of Tabernacles
October 24—Last Great Day

For your reference, here is a listing of the five Q&A’s dealing with observing the Sabbath and Holy Days:

How Are We to Keep the Sabbath? (Part 1: Working, Business and Pursuing Our Own Pleasures on the Sabbath?)

How Are We to Keep the Sabbath? (Part 2: Dining at a Restaurant on the Sabbath?)

How Are We to Keep the Sabbath? (Part 3: God’s Teaching on Church Attendance)

How Are We to Keep the Sabbath? (Part 4: Guidelines for Proper Appearance in our Worship Services)

How Are We to Keep the Sabbath? (Part 5: Proper Conduct During Church Services)

“Trump’s Birther Movement–Why It Still Matters!,” is the title of a new StandingWatch program, presented by Evangelist Norbert Link. Here is a summary:

After years of criticism, Donald Trump stated last week, without any explanation, that President Barack Obama was born in the United States. Subsequently, he seemed to reverse that statement. Serious doubts remain, and the issue is far from resolved. Why does it matter? What is the assessment of many legal scholars IF it should be shown that Mr. Obama was not born in Hawaii?

“In der Welt Habt Ihr Angst,” is the title of this Sabbath’s German sermon. Title in English: “In the World You Have Anguish.”

“Gottes Feste dem Geiste nach,” is the title of the German sermon for the Feast of Trumpets. Title in English: “God’s Holy Days According to the Spirit.”

A new German member letter by Norbert Link was sent out this week via email, comparing the horrible situation in the world with the peaceful time of the Millennium, and encouraging our members and co-workers to prepare for the annual Holy Days.

“Let Us Make Man in Our Image,” the title of last Sabbath’s sermonette presented by Norbert Link, is now posted. Here is a summary:

Why did God create man? Why did He create man in His image, according to His likeness? Who and what is God? Why are we called God’s children? What is the Kingdom of God, and how can we enter it?

“Fight Our Fears,” the title of last Sabbath’s sermon presented by Michael Link, is now posted. Here is a summary:

There are many different types of fear that people all over the world suffer from. Do we have a fear and is there anything that we fear in particular? Do we fear God and how do we fear Him? There are examples in the Bible of those who had fear but how were they able to overcome it?

Here are the dates for the 2016 Fall Holy Days:

October 3—Feast of Trumpets
October 12—Day of Atonement
October 17 through October 23—Feast of Tabernacles
October 24—Last Great Day

A Ministerial Meeting via SKYPE was conducted on Sunday morning, September 18, 2016.

We have improved our “ABOUT” tab at www.eternalgod.org for easier use. If you are curious about us, about our policies or our Statement of Beliefs, please refer to this site.

A brochure for the 2016 German Feast of Tabernacles has been produced and is now posted.

“Vermehrt sich Gott durch den Menschen? (Teil 2),” is the title of this Sabbath’s new German sermon. Title in English: “Does God Reproduce Himself Through Man? (Part 2).”

“Angels Among Us?,” the sermonette presented last Sabbath by Norbert Link, is now posted. Here is a summary:

What is the role of angels regarding Christians and their children? And what is the Church of God’s responsibility towards angels?

“Knowledge and Wisdom,” the sermon presented last Sabbath by Kalon Mitchell, is now posted. Here is a summary:

Are knowledge and wisdom the same thing? Does the Bible speak about them differently? Can we have one without the other? Why is it so important that we have both in our Christian lives? The Bible clearly defines for us what we should be looking for in both of these!

Here are the dates for the 2016 Fall Holy Days:

October 3—Feast of Trumpets
October 12—Day of Atonement
October 17 through October 23—Feast of Tabernacles
October 24—Last Great Day

A new Member Letter (September 2016) has been written and mailed to our subscribers. Pastor Rene Messier (Canada) contrasts the terrible problems of the current time with the tremendous hope that lies ahead in God’s Kingdom—reminding us of why we will soon observe the Feast of Tabernacles and Last Great Day.

“America’s Persecution of Churches,” is the title of a new StandingWatch program, presented by Evangelist Norbert Link. Here is a summary:

Do we realize that the left-liberal state- and government-sponsored agenda, supporting same-sex marriages, gay and transgender people, has been causing increased persecution of churches and Christians, with no end in sight?  Do we understand that conservatives are jumping on the same bandwagon? Schools, pastors, church teachings and church functions are under attack as never before. But God does not approve, and the Bible speaks with authority on this issue.

A Tech Team meeting was conducted on Sunday, September 11, 2016, via SKYPE. Hosted by Eric Rank, theme updates, booklet promotions and broadcast improvements were among topics discussed.

“Europe in Prophecy,” is being featured in a new booklet promotion launched earlier this week. Emails, Facebook ads, press releases and a video promo have been used. Thanks to September Danforth-Prentice for her contributions to this effort.

A new video trailer featuring our booklet, “Europe in Prophecy,” has been produced by Michael Link.

“Vermehrt sich Gott durch den Menschen? (Teil 1),” is the title of this Sabbath’s German sermon. It is the first part of a two-part series. Title in English: “Does God Reproduce Himself Through Man?” (Part 1).

“The Challenge,” the sermonette presented last Sabbath by Robb Harris, is now posted. Here is a summary:

God’s ultimate goal for each of us is to be purified and cleaned of our imperfections.  The challenge each of us must face is how we approach that purification.  We must tackle any obstacle that confronts us like David confronted Goliath–knowing God is our support.

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

Are the universe, our personal existence, and the circumstances we encounter determined by a sequence of fortuitous random events? This is what the modern world professes, but the truth is much more sensible. The Bible clearly states that God applies His design and expresses His intention in every component of existence, great and small.

Here are the dates for the 2016 Fall Holy Days:

October 3—Feast of Trumpets
October 12—Day of Atonement
October 17 through October 23—Feast of Tabernacles
October 24—Last Great Day

On September 7, Norbert and Michael Link saw the printer to approve the mock-up version of our new booklet, “God’s Law… or God’s Grace?” Printed copies will be available at our Feast sites for those attending the Feast of Tabernacles and it is now posted on our website.

“Election Debacle for Angela Merkel… What’s Next?,” is the title of a new StandingWatch program, presented by Evangelist Norbert Link. Here is a summary:

In a catastrophic state election, Chancellor Merkel’s party (CDU) suffered a devastating defeat, while the anti-immigrant and anti-Islam party (AfD)  enjoyed an unprecedented success. Merkel is blamed for the debacle, but stubbornly refuses to change her migrant policy. Minorities are deeply concerned about the AfD, and Merkel’s Bavarian sister party (CSU) under Premier Host Seehofer is willing to even go a step further than the AfD. What does all of this mean in the light of biblical prophecy? Will emerging nationalism in Germany and Europe destroy the European unification project, or is just the opposite true?

“Nicht Aufgeben Und den Mut Verlieren,” is the title of this Sabbath’s new German sermon. Title in English: “Don’t Give Up and Lose Courage.”

“Are You A Humble Person?,” the sermonette presented last Sabbath by Dave Harris, is now posted. Here is a summary:

Humility is a growth characteristic for Christians, and it is an attitude we must choose to live by!

“Racing After Endurance,” the sermon presented last Sabbath by Robb Harris, is now posted. Here is a summary:

We are promised eternal life if we are willing to endure until the end. But what is our finish line? What part do we have in determining when our endurance is sufficient enough to please God?

Here are the dates for the 2016 Fall Holy Days:

October 3—Feast of Trumpets
October 12—Day of Atonement
October 17 through October 23—Feast of Tabernacles
October 24—Last Great Day