The ministry of Brother Branham was of great significance for the Church of Jesus Christ in the context of the Plan of Salvation. He was sent as the promised prophet (Mal 4:5-6) with a message, as confirmed by the Lord in Mat 17:11 and Mk 9:12: “And he answered and told them, Elias verily cometh first, and restoreth all things …” The ministry of Elijah was no theory; it was a reality. He called the people of God unto Mount Carmel, rebuilt the torn-down altar with the 12 stones, and laid the sacrifice upon it. Then he prayed and God answered visibly, and the hearts of the children of Israel were once again turned back to God (1 Kgs 18:21-40).

The ministry that God gave Brother Branham was extraordinary, and I experienced it personally as an eye- and ear-witness. The faithful Lord took his messenger, but the biblical message is still being proclaimed. It was not my decision that the Lord commissioned me. I was not asked whether I wanted to go.

Filled with gratitude, I may look back on a blessed year in the service of the Lord. God is faithful. He has granted grace and strength to preach His Word and carry it into the entire world. Yes, He has confirmed His commission, and all who believe rejoice in it. After all, the Lord foretold that He would send a famine to hear His words (Amos 8:11). He Himself commanded me on September 19, 1976: “My servant, I have ordained you according to Matthew 24:45-47 to give out the food.” That Scripture is being fulfilled before our eyes, and the table of the Lord has never been set as richly as it is in our time.

The words “As John the Baptist was sent to forerun the first coming of Christ, so you are sent with a message that will forerun the second coming of Christ”, which were addressed to Brother Branham from the supernatural cloud, are being fulfilled. Through the message, the faithful Lord restored all things. The doctrine of the twelve apostles (Acts 2:42) has been proclaimed anew. In the same manner that the message has been perfectly placed into its divine order in the Word, all true believers now let themselves be integrated in the Word so that all things in His Church are restored to their rightful condition – back to how things were in the Church at the beginning. Soon the heavenly Bridegroom will come to fetch His Bride.

By the grace of God, I have remained faithful to the heavenly calling despite evil slanders and difficult trials in my personal life. The Lord said the following in Isa 54:17 about the ones He has sent, and it still applies: “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.”

I do not need to take anything back from what I have taught in more than 8,000 sermons or what I have written in the numerous brochures and Circular Letters. From the bottom of my heart, I would like to thank the brothers who alongside me hand out the spiritual food. What a privilege it is to consciously experience the last phase before the Return of Christ! All of the effort put forth day and night will be worth it in the end (Phil 2:16).

It is my prayer that no one allows this precious time to pass them by without experiencing the reconciliation with God and with one another. It is still the time of grace; there is still time to come to God and dedicate one’s life to the Redeemer. The forgiveness of sins is still being proclaimed in accordance with the Great Commission. People still become believers and are biblically baptized.

May the last phase become a great year of jubilee among all true believers (Lev 25:8-13).

The photograph was taken on Monday, August 15, 2016. In the background is the world map with the pins marking the many countries in which I have preached. It was exactly 61 years ago, namely on Monday, August 15, 1955, after attending the first two meetings, when I was able to shake Brother Branham’s hand for the first time.

It has now been 51 years since his passing. During that time, I have carried the last message into 160 countries by personal journeys. Through numerous TV programs and the live streaming of our meetings in the Mission Center in Krefeld on the first weekend of each month, we are reaching thousands of believers on all continents. In addition, more than 8,200 DVDs and 1,150 CDs are sent out every month. The printed brochures, Circular Letters, and sermons that are mailed in the course of a year amount to hundreds of thousands.

The full Gospel has been preached to all nations for a witness, and thereby Mat 24:14 is fulfilled. The end can now come, and it will; however, no one knows the day or the hour. With great gratitude, I can say, “Faithful Lord, now you let your servant depart in peace, for my eyes have seen the fulfillment of the promise for this time.” The Lord Himself will finish His Work with His Bride Church, as the Bridegroom take her home, and present her to Himself without spot or wrinkle (Eph 5:27).

Only perfect love combined with the true and living faith in every Word of God will enter into glory. Every promise of God is Yes and Amen and leads to the fulfillment for all of the elect who believe it (2 Cor 1:18-22).

“Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.” (2 Cor 2:14).

May the blessing of the Almighty God come upon all who believe the Word of God.

My sincere thanks go out to all those who remember me in prayer in regard to this worldwide mission work. To those who support it with their gifts, may the faithful God reward each one of you. I also want to thank everyone who works at the Mission Center. Yes, all who carry on the precious Word in the many countries, may God bless them. Last, but not least, I would also like to thank our brethren who serve the church in Krefeld. May the Lord bless all who love His appearing. Amen.

For the year 2017, we wish you God’s visible blessing from the bottom of our hearts, no matter in which city or country you live. Together we look up, for we know that our bodily redemption is drawing near. Maranatha.

By His commission

Br. Frank

The ministry of Brother Branham was of great significance for the Church of Jesus Christ in the context of the Plan of Salvation. He was sent as the promised prophet (Mal 4:5-6) with a message, as confirmed by the Lord in Mat 17:11 and Mk 9:12: “And he answered and told them, Elias verily cometh first, and restoreth all things …” The ministry of Elijah was no theory; it was a reality. He called the people of God unto Mount Carmel, rebuilt the torn-down altar with the 12 stones, and laid the sacrifice upon it. Then he prayed and God answered visibly, and the hearts of the children of Israel were once again turned back to God (1 Kgs 18:21-40).

The ministry that God gave Brother Branham was extraordinary, and I experienced it personally as an eye- and ear-witness. The faithful Lord took his messenger, but the biblical message is still being proclaimed. It was not my decision that the Lord commissioned me. I was not asked whether I wanted to go.

Filled with gratitude, I may look back on a blessed year in the service of the Lord. God is faithful. He has granted grace and strength to preach His Word and carry it into the entire world. Yes, He has confirmed His commission, and all who believe rejoice in it. After all, the Lord foretold that He would send a famine to hear His words (Amos 8:11). He Himself commanded me on September 19, 1976: “My servant, I have ordained you according to Matthew 24:45-47 to give out the food.” That Scripture is being fulfilled before our eyes, and the table of the Lord has never been set as richly as it is in our time.

The words “As John the Baptist was sent to forerun the first coming of Christ, so you are sent with a message that will forerun the second coming of Christ”, which were addressed to Brother Branham from the supernatural cloud, are being fulfilled. Through the message, the faithful Lord restored all things. The doctrine of the twelve apostles (Acts 2:42) has been proclaimed anew. In the same manner that the message has been perfectly placed into its divine order in the Word, all true believers now let themselves be integrated in the Word so that all things in His Church are restored to their rightful condition – back to how things were in the Church at the beginning. Soon the heavenly Bridegroom will come to fetch His Bride.

By the grace of God, I have remained faithful to the heavenly calling despite evil slanders and difficult trials in my personal life. The Lord said the following in Isa 54:17 about the ones He has sent, and it still applies: “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.”

I do not need to take anything back from what I have taught in more than 8,000 sermons or what I have written in the numerous brochures and Circular Letters. From the bottom of my heart, I would like to thank the brothers who alongside me hand out the spiritual food. What a privilege it is to consciously experience the last phase before the Return of Christ! All of the effort put forth day and night will be worth it in the end (Phil 2:16).

It is my prayer that no one allows this precious time to pass them by without experiencing the reconciliation with God and with one another. It is still the time of grace; there is still time to come to God and dedicate one’s life to the Redeemer. The forgiveness of sins is still being proclaimed in accordance with the Great Commission. People still become believers and are biblically baptized.

May the last phase become a great year of jubilee among all true believers (Lev 25:8-13).

The photograph was taken on Monday, August 15, 2016. In the background is the world map with the pins marking the many countries in which I have preached. It was exactly 61 years ago, namely on Monday, August 15, 1955, after attending the first two meetings, when I was able to shake Brother Branham’s hand for the first time.

It has now been 51 years since his passing. During that time, I have carried the last message into 160 countries by personal journeys. Through numerous TV programs and the live streaming of our meetings in the Mission Center in Krefeld on the first weekend of each month, we are reaching thousands of believers on all continents. In addition, more than 8,200 DVDs and 1,150 CDs are sent out every month. The printed brochures, Circular Letters, and sermons that are mailed in the course of a year amount to hundreds of thousands.

The full Gospel has been preached to all nations for a witness, and thereby Mat 24:14 is fulfilled. The end can now come, and it will; however, no one knows the day or the hour. With great gratitude, I can say, “Faithful Lord, now you let your servant depart in peace, for my eyes have seen the fulfillment of the promise for this time.” The Lord Himself will finish His Work with His Bride Church, as the Bridegroom take her home, and present her to Himself without spot or wrinkle (Eph 5:27).

Only perfect love combined with the true and living faith in every Word of God will enter into glory. Every promise of God is Yes and Amen and leads to the fulfillment for all of the elect who believe it (2 Cor 1:18-22).

“Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.” (2 Cor 2:14).

May the blessing of the Almighty God come upon all who believe the Word of God.

My sincere thanks go out to all those who remember me in prayer in regard to this worldwide mission work. To those who support it with their gifts, may the faithful God reward each one of you. I also want to thank everyone who works at the Mission Center. Yes, all who carry on the precious Word in the many countries, may God bless them. Last, but not least, I would also like to thank our brethren who serve the church in Krefeld. May the Lord bless all who love His appearing. Amen.

For the year 2017, we wish you God’s visible blessing from the bottom of our hearts, no matter in which city or country you live. Together we look up, for we know that our bodily redemption is drawing near. Maranatha.

By His commission

 Br. Frank