compiled by Dave Harris
PENTECOST will be observed on Sunday, May 20, 2018. We will broadcast both morning and afternoon services, at 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM Pacific Time, respectively.
A new Member Letter (April / May 2018) has been written and mailed to our subscribers. In this letter, the ministry reports on highlights from our recently conducted Ministerial Conference.
“Merkel vs. Trump… No Love Lost!” is the title of a new StandingWatch program, presented by Evangelist Norbert Link. Here is a summary:
French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel visited Washington in an attempt to persuade Donald Trump to change his mind on, among other things, imposing tariffs on European goods. Even though a decision was postponed for four weeks, “the German government is pessimistic about avoiding a trade war between the United States and Europe. The German-American relationship is in a profound crisis, hitting ‘ground zero,’ with disputes over the Iraq War in 2003 seeming trivial in comparison” (Handelsblatt, April 27). While the world is being admonished to “take Trump seriously” (Bild, April 27), Europe is anxious to “pull together unto a single unit” under French-German leadership (Der Spiegel, April 18), with a strong nucleus of EU countries (Politico, April 10) and with the perception that it must not allow itself to be blackmailed by Trump, as it constitutes “an economic power equal to the US” (Deutsche Welle, May 2).
“The miraculous 70 years existence of the State of Israel… what’s next?” is the title of new StandingWatch program, presented by Evangelist Norbert Link. Here is a summary:
When the modern State of Israel was established 70 years ago, most did not give it a chance of survival. Today, it is viewed as an extraordinary accomplishment. This did not happen by accident. God gave several prophecies for our time declaring in advance that there would be a prosperous State of Israel prior to Christ’s return. However, the Bible also shows that disaster, occupation, defeat and captivity are decreed to occur very soon for the State of Israel because of their many atrocious sins.
“Beweist der Fluch des Konja, dass Jesus nicht der Heiland war?” is the title of this Sabbath’s German sermon. Title in English: “Does the Curse of Coniah Prove that Jesus was not the Messiah?”
“The Work of God,” the sermonette presented last Sabbath by Kalon Mitchell, is now posted. Here is a summary:
The plan of God has been the work of many individuals down through the ages. Nehemiah was one such individual whom God worked with powerfully to help rebuild Jerusalem. But the way in which it was accomplished is truly incredible. We can expect the same today as God is willing to work in and through us if we diligently seek Him.
“Bad Mistakes and Grievous Sins of Righteous Leaders – Part 1,” the sermon presented last Sabbath by Norbert Link, is now posted. Here is a summary:
The lives of some of the ancient kings of Judah should tell us a lot today. How could it happen that righteous leaders made terrible mistakes and sinned grievously at the end of their lives? Why do we find ourselves in the position that we transgress God’s Word, even though we know better?
