The past 40 years 1960-2000 can be divided into two periods. The sixties and seventies were in regards to the local church and the mission work very important and show a continuing growth.

I made the first missionary journey outside European borders in 1964, to countries in the Middle East right up to India. In 1966, 1 invited Rev. Pearry Green of Tucson, Arizona, USA, to testify 4 what his eyes had seen and his ears had heard in the ministry of Brother Branham. As an eye-witness, he gave a tremendous testimony in Germany and the neighbouring countries. From that time on, I also ministered frequently in the Western European countries, preaching the glorious Gospel of Jesus Christ including the end-time message. After receiving the printed sermons, we started to translate and publish them. From 1968-1978 1 had a radio ministry each Sunday morning for 20 minutes, via Radio Luxembourg. During that time, I reached the people all over Europe, also the ones living in the German Democratic Republic and the German speaking minorities in the other Eastern European countries.

Also from 1968 1 ministered in the countries behind the iron curtain, under most dangerous circumstances. In various churches the doors were opened to me and I could share the message. In the seventies the LORD touched the heart of the president of the Baptist Union in Moscow and he said, -Brother Frank, we are taking responsibility for you with the authorities and you are free to preach in our country wherever the LORD opens a door... At that time it was necessary to obtain a special permission from the police for foreigners to even greet a congregation. If I would make mention of how the LORD was with me, protecting, guiding while visiting all these countries, a separate book could be written. I remember those years of the East-West confrontation until the change in 1989. When the troops of the Warsaw Pact occupied Czechoslovakia in 1968, 1 was literally caught between Russian tanks, driving from Prague towards the Polish border, when I had to pass the convoy. How often did I have cassettes and literature in my luggage! If I would have been caught with it, the first step towards prison was most certainly guaranteed. In every Eastern Bloc country it was on top of the list that all Christian literature and Bibles were prohibited. In Prague and East Berlin warrants of arrest were issued against me. In East Berlin I was caught with a film projector and the film “Deep calleth to the deep” of Bro. Branham and taken into a prison cell for a few hours. Looking at the observing video camera, I still felt secure, knowing the LORD was with me. When I was interrogated I gave testimony as freely as always. I confessed my Redeemer and also my calling, as Paul did in the presence of high or low, in every situation. Through the missionary trips I made every month, also by the radio ministry and the publication of Brother Branham's sermons, the work was done and uncounted souls in all the world were saved, delivered and blessed, also many were healed.

For me personally, the years 1968-1978 were special. It was a time of almost undisturbed fellowship with God. A few times the Scripture passages I should speak on were given to me. The LORD would say, -My SERVANT, STAND BEFORE MY PEOPLE AND READ Also the LORD gave directions a number of times for others who were in need, or when I was concerned. One time, as a sister was in big trouble I was told with regard to her, “MY SERVANT, GO AND SPEAK THE WORD!” The miracle happened on the spot. Another time the LORD spoke in reference to a very sick brother, “MY SERVANT, GO TO HIM, TAKE THE ELDERS WITH YOU AND READ THE WORD THE PROPHET ISAIAH SPOKE To HEZEKIAH!” The healing from cancer happened immediately.

In October 1976 the LORD spoke with emphasis, “MY SERVANT, CANCEL YOUR TRIP TO INDIA!” The ticket was already in my hands, it was about 48 hours before departure. About 10:00 AM and again at about 11:30 AM the LORD said, “CANCEL YOUR TRIP TO INDIA!” I was obedient, without knowing why and sent to the brethren in India telegrammes, stating, “Trip to India cancelled. Letter follows.” Only two days later it came through the news that the aircraft I was booked on from Bombay to Madras had caught fire after the take-off, like recently the Concorde in Paris, and all the 96 passengers died in flames in the air. A man from the German press center of Cologne called the Krefeld Mission Center to announce the sad news, that Missionary Ewald Frank was among the 96 passengers who were killed. Then I was called to the phone and could personally tell the gentleman that I was still alive! He assured me again that he had read my name on the passenger list. Yes, God is faithful!

It was a walk with God like the one Job experienced, enjoying similar protection from all sides. But trials and tests also came upon me and my family. In 1970 our fifth child, who had not given a sign of life for some days, was taken out of the mother's womb by serious operation. Several blood transfusions were necessary to save her life. We were not permitted to see the baby, as decomposition had already set in. In 1980, after a trip to Ghana, Africa, I got sick with malaria tropica. The professor of the main hospital in Krefeld, who probably thought that I was unconscious, told the physician team several times in three consecutive days, “It is too late!” I was wheeled into the room where people are left to die, and only through a direct miracle of God am I alive today. At the very moment of death, the LORD let me experience the rapture in advance. I left my natural body and was in the glorified body together with the innumerable white dressed multitude, going up in the air. All were young, all sisters had long hair, hanging down their back, and together we were majestically lifted up higher and higher. I saw the Holy City in the shape of a pyramid and the Glory of God. When 1 returned into my body I was terribly disappointed and wept bitterly. But the ministry was not yet completed. In all the trials and experiences 1 realised that my earthly life is no exception, but rather has to be like that of all the others. The difference is only on the spiritual level, according to the divine commission for the Church.