Circular Letter December 1994

The end of 1994

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Again we can look back to a year of richest blessings. God has done more above what we could think and expect. With the clear tone of the Gospel trumpet the ends of the earth are reached. Many times I was weary, but the LORD gave strength over and again.

I am especially thankful to God for all brothers and sisters who are occupied to translate the messages into the different languages. Also for those, wherever they may be, who print and help sending out the literature. Especially thankful we are for Brother Alexis Barilier of Lausanne who bears great responsibility for the Francophone countries, also for Brother Etienne Genton who does the same for the Italian language. The blessing of God does rest upon all brethren who co-operate with those who are indeed commissioned by the LORD.

We also think about the many brethren world-wide, also Brother Markku Vuori in Finland needs to be mentioned who works very hard. The LORD be with him and bless the labour he does. The names of those who do work for the LORD could be continued to be mentioned.

With God's help we carry the burden of the printing costs in a number of different countries. In areas where thousands of copies are required the printing is being done in the respective country.

The brothers in Kinshasa we need to admonish very much in the LORD to refrain from all their own initiatives and their publications to just make themselves a name. They should return to a moderate self-esteem which is very necessary. We now need a harmonious working together of all ministries in all countries. Woe unto them who because of a certain pet knowledge dare to disturb the unity at a time so far spent and split again and separate God's people! True servants of Christ are not contentious, they respect the spiritual liberty of others. We should never forget what Paul says in Rom. 14:22 concerning minor things, “Hast thou faith? Have it to thyself before God…“

Here at the Mission Centre in Krefeld the work has grown immensely. We are printing in seven different languages. Besides other Eastern European languages we are now publishing in great quantities in the Russian language. Truckloads with literature and Bibles were taken into the states of the former Soviet Union. For our beloved Brother Paul Schmidt we are especially thankful. The LORD permits him to have part in what happens with those he had to suffer from and live there because of war consequences from 1945-1960. His life story is worthwhile to listen to. He did not only experience deprivation, but also what it means to be in jail. Now he serves these people in their language with a grateful heart. We are thankful for our precious Brother Leonhard Russ who is taking charge in the ministry at his post of duty in the local church here for so many years. We thank God for all brethren in all the countries of the world. Those who are truly called by the LORD work together and minister without any selfish motive. Some are so humble and do not wish to be mentioned by name. We also thank all our sisters who do help regularly to send out the messages and literature, whether it be here in the Mission Centre, in Switzerland, in Italy or elsewhere. We say to all: Thank you and God bless you all.

We experienced in a wonderful way how God cares for His work. All bills are paid whenever they were due. With the spreading of the work also the expenses rose extremely, but thanks be to the LORD Who has given His people a willing heart to share in this great burden. Not everyone can go on missionary trips, translate, print and help sending out literature etc., but all can have part in this great work by their prayers and love gifts as the LORD leads. The ever faithful God will reward your faithfulness. May He bless each and everyone according to the riches of His Glory. To all I say thanks in His Name.

The year 1995 is just commencing and may bring great victories for God's people. As we have experienced, every year starts and swiftly comes to an end. The LORD does not retain His promise, He just is long-suffering, waiting until the last one is saved. Then the door of grace will be shut. In all of God's people the desire to be with the LORD becomes greater and stronger. One can almost hear the cry, “Even so, come, LORD Jesus!“ We are in the midst of our final preparation for we know when our LORD comes, as it is written, in an hour that we think not. That means, it should be our concern to be ready at any time. He who has begun the wonderful work within us will accomplish it unto the day of His Return. To Him be the glory!

By His commission

Ewald Frank

Again we can look back to a year of richest blessings. God has done more above what we could think and expect. With the clear tone of the Gospel trumpet the ends of the earth are reached. Many times I was weary, but the LORD gave strength over and again.

I am especially thankful to God for all brothers and sisters who are occupied to translate the messages into the different languages. Also for those, wherever they may be, who print and help sending out the literature. Especially thankful we are for Brother Alexis Barilier of Lausanne who bears great responsibility for the Francophone countries, also for Brother Etienne Genton who does the same for the Italian language. The blessing of God does rest upon all brethren who co-operate with those who are indeed commissioned by the LORD.

We also think about the many brethren world-wide, also Brother Markku Vuori in Finland needs to be mentioned who works very hard. The LORD be with him and bless the labour he does. The names of those who do work for the LORD could be continued to be mentioned.

With God's help we carry the burden of the printing costs in a number of different countries. In areas where thousands of copies are required the printing is being done in the respective country.

The brothers in Kinshasa we need to admonish very much in the LORD to refrain from all their own initiatives and their publications to just make themselves a name. They should return to a moderate self-esteem which is very necessary. We now need a harmonious working together of all ministries in all countries. Woe unto them who because of a certain pet knowledge dare to disturb the unity at a time so far spent and split again and separate God's people! True servants of Christ are not contentious, they respect the spiritual liberty of others. We should never forget what Paul says in Rom. 14:22 concerning minor things, “Hast thou faith? Have it to thyself before God…“

Here at the Mission Centre in Krefeld the work has grown immensely. We are printing in seven different languages. Besides other Eastern European languages we are now publishing in great quantities in the Russian language. Truckloads with literature and Bibles were taken into the states of the former Soviet Union. For our beloved Brother Paul Schmidt we are especially thankful. The LORD permits him to have part in what happens with those he had to suffer from and live there because of war consequences from 1945-1960. His life story is worthwhile to listen to. He did not only experience deprivation, but also what it means to be in jail. Now he serves these people in their language with a grateful heart. We are thankful for our precious Brother Leonhard Russ who is taking charge in the ministry at his post of duty in the local church here for so many years. We thank God for all brethren in all the countries of the world. Those who are truly called by the LORD work together and minister without any selfish motive. Some are so humble and do not wish to be mentioned by name. We also thank all our sisters who do help regularly to send out the messages and literature, whether it be here in the Mission Centre, in Switzerland, in Italy or elsewhere. We say to all: Thank you and God bless you all.

We experienced in a wonderful way how God cares for His work. All bills are paid whenever they were due. With the spreading of the work also the expenses rose extremely, but thanks be to the LORD Who has given His people a willing heart to share in this great burden. Not everyone can go on missionary trips, translate, print and help sending out literature etc., but all can have part in this great work by their prayers and love gifts as the LORD leads. The ever faithful God will reward your faithfulness. May He bless each and everyone according to the riches of His Glory. To all I say thanks in His Name.

The year 1995 is just commencing and may bring great victories for God's people. As we have experienced, every year starts and swiftly comes to an end. The LORD does not retain His promise, He just is long-suffering, waiting until the last one is saved. Then the door of grace will be shut. In all of God's people the desire to be with the LORD becomes greater and stronger. One can almost hear the cry, “Even so, come, LORD Jesus!“ We are in the midst of our final preparation for we know when our LORD comes, as it is written, in an hour that we think not. That means, it should be our concern to be ready at any time. He who has begun the wonderful work within us will accomplish it unto the day of His Return. To Him be the glory!

By His commission

Ewald Frank