A new Standing Watch program was recorded and placed on the Web, including on Google Video. The program is titled, “The Don Imus Circus.”

Set forth below is a brief summary of the program:

Don Imus’ inappropriate use of language, maligning young female Basketball players, prompted an ongoing and seemingly never-ending flood of responses. The resulting Imus circus has empowered opportunists and sensationalists to promote their own agendas. But has the undue attention given to the Imus’ statements done more harm than good?

Norbert Link’s video-recorded sermon “How Do You Look at Sin?” was placed on Google Video.

Our booklet, “The Gospel of the Kingdom of God” has been translated into German and has entered the review cycle.

Our new booklet on the “Meaning of God’s Fall Holy Days” will shortly be entering the second review cycle.

We have commenced an Internet ad campaign in England, promoting one booklet, and are working on similar ad campaigns for the USA and Canada.

This week, Norbert Link sent a special update on the Work to our membership via email. We would like to state portions of the same in this Update:

“We would like to share with you some exciting news. Our income has been very sound and stable, and our current balance is very encouraging. In light of this good development, for which we thank God and all of you, we were able to buy a new computer, to be used for the transmission of our live Sabbath and Holy Day services, and a new camera, to be used, together with the new computer, for the StandingWatch programs and perhaps additional programming under discussion. In addition, we purchased another computer which will enable us to continue the production of video sermons, to be placed on DVDs and on Google Video and possibly others.
 
“When setting up the new equipment for the new format of the StandingWatch programs [to be soon implemented], we realized the need for a small recording studio. As a consequence, we have begun the task of building such a studio, and the progress already achieved is just amazing. This studio will enable me to record programs any time I want, without having to go through the sometimes laborious task of setting up and taking down the equipment, arranging and adjusting lighting, etc.”

Also, our technical team is exploring possibilities as to how to increase the effectiveness and dynamics of the StandingWatch programs, including alteration of the “extro,” by adding text, a voice over and music. The team is also looking at trying Norbert in a few different positions with a few different backgrounds. We have a couple of good ideas that look great in the mind’s eye, but will have to see how that comes out on the big screen.  We are evaluating some software packages that will accomplish these things. After we get the lighting setup in our small studio, which is being built, we will continue exploring these and other possibilities.

A new member letter was written and posted on the Web. In the letter, Brian Gale discusses the importance to treasure our precious knowledge of the annual Holy Days, and what they picture.

A new StandingWatch program was recorded and posted on Google Video. It is titled, “Why Britain’s Humiliation?” In the program, Norbert Link discusses the fact that the capture and subsequent release of 15 British sailors and marines was extremely embarrassing and humiliating for Great Britain, while Iran ended up victorious. The question is asked WHY it should be that Britain found itself all alone–with no real support from ANYONE.

Norbert Link’s video sermon, “The Life of Gideon,” was posted on Google Video. You can easily find it by going to Google Video and by entering into the search option, “Bible Study Gideon.”

A new booklet on God’s Fall Holy Days has entered the first review cycle.

A new StandingWatch program has been posted on the Web, titled, “50 Years of Europe–What’s Next?” In the program, Norbert Link discusses the fact that on March 24 and 25, 2007, Europe celebrated its 50th anniversary in Germany’s capital, Berlin. Even though Europe’s recent history has been an unparalleled story of success, many critics feel that Europe will never be able to unite totally. They don’t seem to realize that Europe is already a fully-fledged state–not unlike the USA. But Europe’s destiny is quite different from what many well-meaning European politicians might envision or desire.

A new StandingWatch program has been posted on Google Video and on our Website. It is titled, “Happy Easter?”  Norbert Link is asking the questions: “What do Easter eggs, the Easter rabbit, Easter cakes, Easter sunrise worship services, the crucifixion on Good Friday and the resurrection on Easter Sunday have to do with the worship of Jesus Christ?” His answer: “Absolutely nothing!”

Frank and Shelly Bruno of Boulder, Colorado, announce the birth of their first child on March 19, 2007. The baby is named Nicolas William Bruno. Nicolas weighed in at 8 pounds and was 181/2″ long. All are doing fine.

A new member letter has been written and sent out this week. It is also posted on the Web. In the letter, Dave Harris discusses the annual memorial services of Passover and the Days of Unleavened Bread, and addresses in that context the importance of having the right perspective regarding growing in knowledge and applying the understanding which we do have.

A new StandingWatch program has been posted on Google Video and on our Website. It is titled, “The Disappointing Libby Trial.” Norbert Link is addressing the questions why did the world look with so much interest at the Libby Trial, and why was the outcome so disappointing? Why is it that so many unanswered questions remain?

A new StandingWatch program was placed on Google Video and on our Website. It is titled, “Jesus’ Burial Cave–Found?” In the program, Norbert Link discusses a “documentary,” which claims that a burial casket was found containing the bones of Jesus Christ. Certain scientists and archeologists question this claim, but whom are we to believe? And is it correct that the Shroud of Turin portrays the face of Jesus, and that the Virgin Mary appeared to women and children with important messages? How can you know what is true or false?

A new StandingWatch program was placed on Google Video and on our Website. It is titled, “Nuclear War Between Russia and America?”
 
In the program, Norbert Link discusses the fact that in light of Vladimir Putin’s recent verbal attacks on the USA, many observers feel that we are entering a new cold war between Russia and America. Some even ask whether we will experience soon a nuclear war between these two countries. The Bible clearly tells us what will happen in the near future–but it is not at all what most people think.

A new member letter was written by the ministry and posted on the Web. The hard copy was sent out this week, together with a copy of our new booklet, “The Meaning of God’s Spring Holy Days.”

Joan Pope is happy to report that on Saturday morning, February 17, her granddaughter Christina gave birth to Louise Marie Rae Nalder. At the time of birth, Louise weighed seven pounds and four ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long. She has blue eyes and dark-brown hair. Everybody is doing fine.

Rene and Delia Messier report that the surgery of their twelve-year-old granddaughter Brittany went very well.

We would like to thank everyone for their prayers for a successful conference in San Diego, as well as a meaningful memorial service for Edwin Pope. We are preparing a member letter which will report more fully about important decisions made during the conference, enabling us to further our two-fold commission to preach the gospel and to feed the flock. The member letter will be sent out next week, together with a hard copy of our new booklet, “The Meaning of God’s Spring Holy Days.”