As of Sunday, April 2, 2017, it has been 55 years since the faithful Lord called me according to His Will, in accordance with His Plan of Salvation. Paul testified of his calling three times, namely in Acts 9, Acts 22, and Acts 26. Brother Branham likewise testified of his calling on many occasions. Those who found favor with God, believed; the ones who did not, walked past it. The same thing is happening now.

The Apostle Paul introduced himself like this: “Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God …” (Rom 1:1). The Apostle James also introduced himself as “servant”: “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.” (Jas 1:1). The Apostle Peter did the same: “Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ …” (2 Pet 1:1). A faithful servant does everything according to the instruction of his Lord, as his Lord commands him to do. 

In various Circular Letters I have also reported about further experiences that are directly connected to the ministry with which my Redeemer commissioned me personally. He repeatedly addressed me as “My servant,” and I can recall every place and remember where and when it happened. Not a single time was it a dream; I was awake each time. Like Paul, I can say before God and people: “And it came to pass …” (Acts 22:6). Who can comprehend what it means to hear the all-penetrating voice of the Lord and understand the responsibility when one is given direct instructions?

Krefeld: My testimony of the mighty experience on April 2, 1962, has been known to all of you for years. At daybreak, I heard the mighty voice of the Lord in the German language: “My servant, your time for this city will soon be over. I will send you to other cities to preach my Word.” I answered, “Beloved Lord, they will not hear me …” His reply was: “My servant, the time shall come when they will hear you. Store in food, for a great famine is coming. Then you shall stand amidst the people to give out the food …” and then came the details to which I have to pay attention. The two last things that the Lord commanded me are: “My servant, do not establish local churches and do not publish your own songbook for it is a sign of a denomination …” I believe that local churches are scriptural, but it is not my task to establish churches in other cities and countries. Although all churches commonly use a songbook, and we do as well, I may not publish one. I have done precisely what the Lord said.

Marseille, France: “My servant, rise and read 2. Timothy, chapter 4, for I want to speak to you …” After the service on the preceding evening, I was approached with the question what the seven thunders in Rev 10 signify. I had no answer at that time. The next morning, the Lord Himself gave me the answer from the Scriptures: “Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.” Then I placed my Bible on the small table, raised my hands and said, “Beloved Lord, as certain as You commanded me to read this text, it is equally certain that whatever the seven thunders uttered was not written down as the Word of God. Therefore, it cannot be preached.” That is Thus saith the Lord. True servants of Jesus Christ are obligated by God Himself to preach only what is written (Rev 1:1-3) and may not take away or add anything to the Scriptures (Rev 22:18-20). The seven thunders from Rev 10 will only utter their voices when the Lord descends as the Angel of the Covenant and puts His feet upon land and sea.

Krefeld: The vision with the wheat field and the combine was extraordinary. This experience has long since been the target of slanderers. Many years ago, a brother even wrote a brochure with the title “The Combine Dossier.” Therein he described me as antichrist, as a deceiver, etc., and ridiculed me greatly. I truthfully state before God Almighty only what I saw and heard: In the Spirit I was taken to a very large, overripe wheat field. I saw the full ears of wheat hanging down in unison, already singed by the sun. I know that throughout the entire time of grace the Word seed is being sown and in every church age a harvest of souls is being brought in. But the Scripture also speaks about what will happen directly at the end, when the wheat is gathered into the heavenly garner (Mat 3:12). I noticed that there were no thistles in the entire wheat field and knew in the spirit that the tares had already been removed, as it is written: “Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles …” (Mat 13:30). Then I looked to my left and saw a brand-new combine. At that moment, the Lord spoke with a commanding voice: “My servant, the combine is destined for you to bring in the harvest …” I immediately walked over and climbed on the combine. But then it started getting quite dark; it appeared as though there was a battle going on in the turbulent clouds. And I said, “Faithful Lord, it is too late; I cannot bring in the harvest: The judgements are coming down on the earth.” A moment later, the sun broke through an opening in the cloud cover with all its might and shone upon the wheat field. Right away, I moved the lever on the combine and started to bring in the harvest. Just as I had finished, the sky grew completely dark and only thunder and noise could be heard.

Krefeld: “My servant, cancel your trip to India!” I did so only after the Lord commanded me a second time. I had already picked up the tickets from the travel agency and was supposed to fly out on that Friday in October 1976. The airplane that my flight was booked on from Bombay to Madras caught on fire right after takeoff, crashed, and all 96 passengers lost their lives. My name was on the passenger list – this was confirmed by a telephone call from the Department for Foreign Affairs; however, my time to go home had not yet come.

Edmonton, Canada: “My servant, I have ordained you according to Matthew 24:45-47 to give out the food in due season.” That was my answer from the lips of the Lord, after Brother Bablitz asked me the question on the preceding day whether my ministry could be found in the Bible like that of Brother Branham. Until then, I did not know it myself. O the faithfulness of God! Amen. After all, Brother Branham had told me on December 3, 1962: “Brother Frank, wait with the giving out of the food until you get the rest of it.”

Krefeld: “My servant, when the last move starts, I will speak with you again. Then my Spirit will be sanctified in you …” The city of Zurich was also mentioned. I am holding fast to the promise that God will do a brief and mighty work at the end, in which we shall partake: “For he will finish the work, and cut it short in righteousness: because a short work will the Lord make upon the earth.” (Rom 9:28).

Krefeld: “My servant, when the borders open up, I shall call the Bride out of the Eastern European countries …” In this vision, I was standing on the podium in a very large festival hall. Many people came in and took their seats. Then I saw that many chairs were still empty. The next moment, the voice of the Lord sounded forth, coming from the right side above the chandelier under which I was standing, “My servant, when this happens, My coming is very, very near!” Then I saw the individual groups from the Eastern European countries enter in an orderly fashion. The leading brother of each group greeted me and then continued on with the group to take their seats. After the last group had come in, I looked around the hall and saw that every chair was now occupied. I had this experience thirteen years before the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 and the opening of the borders to Eastern Europe. At that time, in 1976, nobody thought that the Eastern bloc would be dissolved and that the unification of Germany and of Europe would take place.

Krefeld: “My servant, walk over to the adjacent piece of property,dedicate it unto Me and build thereupon …” The property next to our chapel had been a prison camp during World War II and was still separated from ours by a 2.3-meter-high barbed wire fence. I went through the narrow gate, which led to the neighboring shopping center, walked all the way around, knelt down in the undergrowth, and dedicated that piece of property to the God of heaven for His Church here on earth. Today, the dormitory buildings are located there, as well as the print shop, the office, the mail rooms, and the baptismal pool.

Krefeld: “My servant, go to R. T., take the elders with you, and read to him the Words the Prophet Isaiah spoke to Hezekiah. He shall recover (Isa 38).” Brother Russ, Brother Schmidt, and I did what the Lord had commanded, and God confirmed His Word with a miraculous healing.

Krefeld: “My servant, go forth, speak the Word, for the believing woman shall not be put to shame before her unbelieving husband.” A dear sister had driven 300 kilometers in a brand-new car in order to attend the worship service. When she wanted to head back home, the car would not start. Several of our mechanically-inclined brothers as well as the professionals from the roadside assistance service tried their best, but could not get it running. I was passing through the prayer room when the voice of the Lord sounded forth. No one can imagine what kind of certainty and what absoluteness it invokes when a Word proceeds from the lips of the Lord. I went outside (some of the brothers were still nearby), met the sister and said, “Return to your car and start the engine, for that is what the Lord has spoken.” The sister replied, “But we have tried everything …” I interrupted her, “Do not speak, but go and do as you were directed in the Name of the Lord!” No sooner said than done: The car started on the first try, and she drove home in that vehicle without any incident. The next morning, the car did not start and had to be towed to the repair shop. There they discovered that the fuel pump had failed and had to be replaced.

Krefeld: On Saturday, November 18, 1978, the Lord spoke to me around 10:00 a.m. while I was in the office of the Mission Center: “My servant, search in the Book of Acts to determine whether a man was ever ordained to the ministry together with his wife.” I picked up my Bible and began reading in the Book of Acts. Soon I realized that even the seven deacons had been called without their wives. Through this direct advice, a prophecy which had been given in May 1976 was uncovered as false by God Himself, namely that I should dedicate a couple to the ministry – which I did, since I was under the impression that it was Thus saith the Lord.

Krefeld: In December 1980, I was on a missionary trip through Africa. One night in Accra, Ghana, I was bitten four times by mosquitos. Upon my return, I was taken to the hospital on January 1, 1981, where I was diagnosed with malaria tropica in its advanced stages. Three days later, I heard the words that the head physician, Prof. Dr. Becker, uttered to his medical team: “It is too late. It is too late. Nothing else can help him now – no medicine, not even a blood transfusion.” I could still hear but was too weak to speak. I realized that I was nearing the end, and my only concern was: “Lord, my Redeemer, how do I stand before thee?” Right then I was taken out of my body and transported under the blue sky, where I saw an innumerable multitude dressed in white. All of them were in the bloom of youth (Job 33:25). Remarkable were the different hair colors. The sisters all had long hair cascading down their backs. We were majestically taken up ever higher. Then I saw something like a horizontal dividing line, similar to what can be seen at sunrise above the clouds. I knew in the spirit that beyond it we would meet the Lord in the air. So I looked up and saw the Holy City. Waves of bliss streamed through my celestial body. I knew: This is the Rapture. I was utterly disappointed when I returned into my earthly body.

Krefeld: “My servant, gather My people unto Me, all who made the covenant with Me by sacrifice. I want them to hear my Words …” Later I found two Scriptures that convey the same message: Deuteronomy 4:10: “Gather me the people together, and I will make them hear my words …” and Psalms 50:5-6: “Gather my saints together unto me; those that have made a covenant with me by sacrifice. And the heavens shall declare his righteousness: for God is judge himself.” The people of God, the true Church of the New Covenant, are now gathering to hear the Words of God. We must personally accept what God has given to us through the establishment of the New Covenant: “For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.” (Mat 26:28). The ones who now belong to the people of God will come to hear the Words of God. All the others will continue to go their own ways. This Scripture is being fulfilled: “He that is of God heareth God’s words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God.” (Jn 8:47).

Varna, Bulgaria: While on a missionary trip, I was taken out of my body and lifted up into Paradise on July 15, 1999, around midday. I saw the rainbow-colored fullness of light move harmoniously, as though it was filled with life. I knew in the spirit that the throne was up higher to my right, because it was the source of the light that appeared to be mingled with fire. To my left, a male choir was singing Psalm 34 in the German language with their hands uplifted: “The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him and delivereth them. O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man thattrusteth in him.” Brother Branham said 68 times, “The Angel of the Lord is now here on the platform.” It was the presence of the Lord in the supernatural pillar of light. 

Everything is grace: the calling, the mission, and the experiences associated therewith. The fact remains that the message must forerun the second coming of Christ. That is how Brother Branham said it 17 times, and nothing can invalidate what has been determined in the Plan of Salvation before the foundation of the world: “Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure …” (Isa 46:10).

Because of God’s predetermination, I have been able to carry out the divine commission to this day. Faithful to what the Lord commanded me on April 2, 1962, I arranged meetings in five countries and 25 cities in Western Europe in 1966/67, shortly after Brother Branham’s passing. Beginning in 1968, I also traveled to the countries in Eastern Europe via Moscow, even to the Urals and Siberia. Additional countries and continents followed. I drove from city to city, traveled from country to country, flew from continent to continent, and have preached the Word as the Lord commanded me on April 2, 1962 – even in Cairo, Damascus, Aleppo, and Beirut.

Other places where I have taught the Word of God and preached the message include Canada, the USA, Latin America, Africa, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, and even Beijing, where I was received like a guest of state at the beginning of the eighties. The faithful Lord has given His grace and blessing for every journey. I take His commission, which Brother Branham confirmed in the presence of two witnesses on December 3, 1962, very seriously: I give out the spiritual food and preach the everlasting Word of God wherever the opportunity presents itself. 

In the 55 years since that mighty experience on April 2, 1962, I have been able to visit 160 countries (some of them repeatedly) and preach there in 650 cities. The monthly missionary journeys throughout this entire time span have added up to more than 10 million airline miles by now. I never stay longer than one or two days in one place and preach there in two to three meetings at most, then it’s on to the next city to preach the last message by the commission of God, until the last predestinated ones are called out. By means of TV programs, we are able to also reach the countries that I have not yet personally visited. Thus the Gospel is preached to the remotest corners of the world unto all nations for a witness (Mat 24:14) and unto the elect for the calling out (2 Cor 6:14-18), and then the end will come; that is what the Lord said.

Throughout all those years, we also had blessed meetings here at the Mission Center. Even though Satan tried to destroy not only me in 1979, but attempted to undermine the confidence in the divine commission, to tear apart the Church, and ruin the work as a whole through slander and character assassination, we nevertheless carried on with God’s help. After all, God Himself said in Isa 54:17: “No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord.”

The true believers have taken the Word of our Lord to heart: “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.” (Jn 13:20). They have remained faithful. Sadly, the following is also coming to fulfillment: “But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report?” (Rom 10:16).

I had to come to the understanding that a servant has to bear the same reproach as His Lord and other servants of God; especially Job and his family had a heavy load to carry. The Apostle James wrote: “Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.” (Jas 5:11). Like Job, the Church will also experience a twofold restoration. What the Lord said about the Church remains true forever: “… and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” (Mat 16:18).

Brothers and sisters have traveled from all over the world to attend our international meetings, which take place every month. By now, more than 1,700 home groups as well as entire assemblies in over 170 countries join us each month via the Internet. The Almighty God has provided us with everything: elders and deacons; singers and instrumentalists who enrich our services; brothers and sisters who speak several languages so that the services as well as the brochures can be translated into 15 languages; capable co-workers in the technical room, print shop, and mail rooms. From the beginning, we were able to send out all of the brochures, books, CDs, and DVDs free of charge into the entire world because God has led brothers and sisters to support the international missionary work. He did not forget anything. The honor and glory are His forever.

We expect the final move of God among His Own to happen shortly, as it is written in Jas 5:7-8: “Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain. Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.” Blessed are all those who are now partaking in what God is presently doing!

As of Sunday, April 2, 2017, it has been 55 years since the faithful Lord called me according to His Will, in accordance with His Plan of Salvation. Paul testified of his calling three times, namely in Acts 9, Acts 22, and Acts 26. Brother Branham likewise testified of his calling on many occasions. Those who found favor with God, believed; the ones who did not, walked past it. The same thing is happening now.

The Apostle Paul introduced himself like this: “Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God …” (Rom 1:1). The Apostle James also introduced himself as “servant”: “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.” (Jas 1:1). The Apostle Peter did the same: “Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ …” (2 Pet 1:1). A faithful servant does everything according to the instruction of his Lord, as his Lord commands him to do.

In various Circular Letters I have also reported about further experiences that are directly connected to the ministry with which my Redeemer commissioned me personally. He repeatedly addressed me as “My servant,” and I can recall every place and remember where and when it happened. Not a single time was it a dream; I was awake each time. Like Paul, I can say before God and people: “And it came to pass …” (Acts 22:6). Who can comprehend what it means to hear the all-penetrating voice of the Lord and understand the responsibility when one is given direct instructions?

Krefeld: My testimony of the mighty experience on April 2, 1962, has been known to all of you for years. At daybreak, I heard the mighty voice of the Lord in the German language: “My servant, your time for this city will soon be over. I will send you to other cities to preach my Word.” I answered, “Beloved Lord, they will not hear me …” His reply was: “My servant, the time shall come when they will hear you. Store in food, for a great famine is coming. Then you shall stand amidst the people to give out the food …” and then came the details to which I have to pay attention. The two last things that the Lord commanded me are: “My servant, do not establish local churches and do not publish your own songbook for it is a sign of a denomination …” I believe that local churches are scriptural, but it is not my task to establish churches in other cities and countries. Although all churches commonly use a songbook, and we do as well, I may not publish one. I have done precisely what the Lord said.

Marseille, France: “My servant, rise and read 2. Timothy, chapter 4, for I want to speak to you …” After the service on the preceding evening, I was approached with the question what the seven thunders in Rev 10 signify. I had no answer at that time. The next morning, the Lord Himself gave me the answer from the Scriptures: “Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.” Then I placed my Bible on the small table, raised my hands and said, “Beloved Lord, as certain as You commanded me to read this text, it is equally certain that whatever the seven thunders uttered was not written down as the Word of God. Therefore, it cannot be preached.” That is Thus saith the Lord. True servants of Jesus Christ are obligated by God Himself to preach only what is written (Rev 1:1-3) and may not take away or add anything to the Scriptures (Rev 22:18-20). The seven thunders from Rev 10 will only utter their voices when the Lord descends as the Angel of the Covenant and puts His feet upon land and sea.

Krefeld: The vision with the wheat field and the combine was extraordinary. This experience has long since been the target of slanderers. Many years ago, a brother even wrote a brochure with the title “The Combine Dossier.” Therein he described me as antichrist, as a deceiver, etc., and ridiculed me greatly. I truthfully state before God Almighty only what I saw and heard: In the Spirit I was taken to a very large, overripe wheat field. I saw the full ears of wheat hanging down in unison, already singed by the sun. I know that throughout the entire time of grace the Word seed is being sown and in every church age a harvest of souls is being brought in. But the Scripture also speaks about what will happen directly at the end, when the wheat is gathered into the heavenly garner (Mat 3:12). I noticed that there were no thistles in the entire wheat field and knew in the spirit that the tares had already been removed, as it is written: “Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles …” (Mat 13:30). Then I looked to my left and saw a brand-new combine. At that moment, the Lord spoke with a commanding voice: “My servant, the combine is destined for you to bring in the harvest …” I immediately walked over and climbed on the combine. But then it started getting quite dark; it appeared as though there was a battle going on in the turbulent clouds. And I said, “Faithful Lord, it is too late; I cannot bring in the harvest: The judgements are coming down on the earth.” A moment later, the sun broke through an opening in the cloud cover with all its might and shone upon the wheat field. Right away, I moved the lever on the combine and started to bring in the harvest. Just as I had finished, the sky grew completely dark and only thunder and noise could be heard.

Krefeld: “My servant, cancel your trip to India!” I did so only after the Lord commanded me a second time. I had already picked up the tickets from the travel agency and was supposed to fly out on that Friday in October 1976. The airplane that my flight was booked on from Bombay to Madras caught on fire right after takeoff, crashed, and all 96 passengers lost their lives. My name was on the passenger list – this was confirmed by a telephone call from the Department for Foreign Affairs; however, my time to go home had not yet come.

Edmonton, Canada: “My servant, I have ordained you according to Matthew 24:45-47 to give out the food in due season.” That was my answer from the lips of the Lord, after Brother Bablitz asked me the question on the preceding day whether my ministry could be found in the Bible like that of Brother Branham. Until then, I did not know it myself. O the faithfulness of God! Amen. After all, Brother Branham had told me on December 3, 1962: “Brother Frank, wait with the giving out of the food until you get the rest of it.”

Krefeld: “My servant, when the last move starts, I will speak with you again. Then my Spirit will be sanctified in you …” The city of Zurich was also mentioned. I am holding fast to the promise that God will do a brief and mighty work at the end, in which we shall partake: “For he will finish the work, and cut it short in righteousness: because a short work will the Lord make upon the earth.” (Rom 9:28).

Krefeld: “My servant, when the borders open up, I shall call the Bride out of the Eastern European countries …” In this vision, I was standing on the podium in a very large festival hall. Many people came in and took their seats. Then I saw that many chairs were still empty. The next moment, the voice of the Lord sounded forth, coming from the right side above the chandelier under which I was standing, “My servant, when this happens, My coming is very, very near!” Then I saw the individual groups from the Eastern European countries enter in an orderly fashion. The leading brother of each group greeted me and then continued on with the group to take their seats. After the last group had come in, I looked around the hall and saw that every chair was now occupied. I had this experience thirteen years before the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 and the opening of the borders to Eastern Europe. At that time, in 1976, nobody thought that the Eastern bloc would be dissolved and that the unification of Germany and of Europe would take place.

Krefeld: “My servant, walk over to the adjacent piece of property,  dedicate it unto Me and build thereupon …” The property next to our chapel had been a prison camp during World War II and was still separated from ours by a 2.3-meter-high barbed wire fence. I went through the narrow gate, which led to the neighboring shopping center, walked all the way around, knelt down in the undergrowth, and dedicated that piece of property to the God of heaven for His Church here on earth. Today, the dormitory buildings are located there, as well as the print shop, the office, the mail rooms, and the baptismal pool.

Krefeld: “My servant, go to R. T., take the elders with you, and read to him the Words the Prophet Isaiah spoke to Hezekiah. He shall recover (Isa 38).” Brother Russ, Brother Schmidt, and I did what the Lord had commanded, and God confirmed His Word with a miraculous healing.

Krefeld: “My servant, go forth, speak the Word, for the believing woman shall not be put to shame before her unbelieving husband.” A dear sister had driven 300 kilometers in a brand-new car in order to attend the worship service. When she wanted to head back home, the car would not start. Several of our mechanically-inclined brothers as well as the professionals from the roadside assistance service tried their best, but could not get it running. I was passing through the prayer room when the voice of the Lord sounded forth. No one can imagine what kind of certainty and what absoluteness it invokes when a Word proceeds from the lips of the Lord. I went outside (some of the brothers were still nearby), met the sister and said, “Return to your car and start the engine, for that is what the Lord has spoken.” The sister replied, “But we have tried everything …” I interrupted her, “Do not speak, but go and do as you were directed in the Name of the Lord!” No sooner said than done: The car started on the first try, and she drove home in that vehicle without any incident. The next morning, the car did not start and had to be towed to the repair shop. There they discovered that the fuel pump had failed and had to be replaced.

Krefeld: On Saturday, November 18, 1978, the Lord spoke to me around 10:00 a.m. while I was in the office of the Mission Center: “My servant, search in the Book of Acts to determine whether a man was ever ordained to the ministry together with his wife.” I picked up my Bible and began reading in the Book of Acts. Soon I realized that even the seven deacons had been called without their wives. Through this direct advice, a prophecy which had been given in May 1976 was uncovered as false by God Himself, namely that I should dedicate a couple to the ministry – which I did, since I was under the impression that it was Thus saith the Lord.

Krefeld: In December 1980, I was on a missionary trip through Africa. One night in Accra, Ghana, I was bitten four times by mosquitos. Upon my return, I was taken to the hospital on January 1, 1981, where I was diagnosed with malaria tropica in its advanced stages. Three days later, I heard the words that the head physician, Prof. Dr. Becker, uttered to his medical team: “It is too late. It is too late. Nothing else can help him now – no medicine, not even a blood transfusion.” I could still hear but was too weak to speak. I realized that I was nearing the end, and my only concern was: “Lord, my Redeemer, how do I stand before thee?” Right then I was taken out of my body and transported under the blue sky, where I saw an innumerable multitude dressed in white. All of them were in the bloom of youth (Job 33:25). Remarkable were the different hair colors. The sisters all had long hair cascading down their backs. We were majestically taken up ever higher. Then I saw something like a horizontal dividing line, similar to what can be seen at sunrise above the clouds. I knew in the spirit that beyond it we would meet the Lord in the air. So I looked up and saw the Holy City. Waves of bliss streamed through my celestial body. I knew: This is the Rapture. I was utterly disappointed when I returned into my earthly body.

Krefeld: “My servant, gather My people unto Me, all who made the covenant with Me by sacrifice. I want them to hear my Words …” Later I found two Scriptures that convey the same message: Deuteronomy 4:10: *“Gather me the people together, and I will make them hear my words …”* and Psalms 50:5-6: “Gather my saints together unto me; those that have made a covenant with me by sacrifice. And the heavens shall declare his righteousness: for God is judge himself.” The people of God, the true Church of the New Covenant, are now gathering to hear the Words of God. We must personally accept what God has given to us through the establishment of the New Covenant: “For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.” (Mat 26:28). The ones who now belong to the people of God will come to hear the Words of God. All the others will continue to go their own ways. This Scripture is being fulfilled: “He that is of God heareth God’s words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God.” (Jn 8:47).

Varna, Bulgaria: While on a missionary trip, I was taken out of my body and lifted up into Paradise on July 15, 1999, around midday. I saw the rainbow-colored fullness of light move harmoniously, as though it was filled with life. I knew in the spirit that the throne was up higher to my right, because it was the source of the light that appeared to be mingled with fire. To my left, a male choir was singing Psalm 34 in the German language with their hands uplifted: “The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him and delivereth them. O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.” Brother Branham said 68 times, “The Angel of the Lord is now here on the platform.” It was the presence of the Lord in the supernatural pillar of light.

Everything is grace: the calling, the mission, and the experiences associated therewith. The fact remains that the message must forerun the second coming of Christ. That is how Brother Branham said it 17 times, and nothing can invalidate what has been determined in the Plan of Salvation before the foundation of the world: “Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure …” (Isa 46:10).

Because of God’s predetermination, I have been able to carry out the divine commission to this day. Faithful to what the Lord commanded me on April 2, 1962, I arranged meetings in five countries and 25 cities in Western Europe in 1966/67, shortly after Brother Branham’s passing. Beginning in 1968, I also traveled to the countries in Eastern Europe via Moscow, even to the Urals and Siberia. Additional countries and continents followed. I drove from city to city, traveled from country to country, flew from continent to continent, and have preached the Word as the Lord commanded me on April 2, 1962 – even in Cairo, Damascus, Aleppo, and Beirut.

Other places where I have taught the Word of God and preached the message include Canada, the USA, Latin America, Africa, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, and even Beijing, where I was received like a guest of state at the beginning of the eighties. The faithful Lord has given His grace and blessing for every journey. I take His commission, which Brother Branham confirmed in the presence of two witnesses on December 3, 1962, very seriously: I give out the spiritual food and preach the everlasting Word of God wherever the opportunity presents itself.

In the 55 years since that mighty experience on April 2, 1962, I have been able to visit 160 countries (some of them repeatedly) and preach there in 650 cities. The monthly missionary journeys throughout this entire time span have added up to more than 10 million airline miles by now. I never stay longer than one or two days in one place and preach there in two to three meetings at most, then it’s on to the next city to preach the last message by the commission of God, until the last predestinated ones are called out. By means of TV programs, we are able to also reach the countries that I have not yet personally visited. Thus the Gospel is preached to the remotest corners of the world unto all nations for a witness (Mat 24:14) and unto the elect for the calling out (2 Cor 6:14-18), and then the end will come; that is what the Lord said.

Throughout all those years, we also had blessed meetings here at the Mission Center. Even though Satan tried to destroy not only me in 1979, but attempted to undermine the confidence in the divine commission, to tear apart the Church, and ruin the work as a whole through slander and character assassination, we nevertheless carried on with God’s help. After all, God Himself said in Isa 54:17: “No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord.”

The true believers have taken the Word of our Lord to heart: “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.” (Jn 13:20). They have remained faithful. Sadly, the following is also coming to fulfillment: “But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report?” (Rom 10:16).

I had to come to the understanding that a servant has to bear the same reproach as His Lord and other servants of God; especially Job and his family had a heavy load to carry. The Apostle James wrote: “Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.” (Jas 5:11). Like Job, the Church will also experience a twofold restoration. What the Lord said about the Church remains true forever: “… and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” (Mat 16:18).

Brothers and sisters have traveled from all over the world to attend our international meetings, which take place every month. By now, more than 1,700 home groups as well as entire assemblies in over 170 countries join us each month via the Internet. The Almighty God has provided us with everything: elders and deacons; singers and instrumentalists who enrich our services; brothers and sisters who speak several languages so that the services as well as the brochures can be translated into 15 languages; capable co-workers in the technical room, print shop, and mail rooms. From the beginning, we were able to send out all of the brochures, books, CDs, and DVDs free of charge into the entire world because God has led brothers and sisters to support the international missionary work. He did not forget anything. The honor and glory are His forever.

We expect the final move of God among His Own to happen shortly, as it is written in Jas 5:7-8: “Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain. Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.” Blessed are all those who are now partaking in what God is presently doing!