In grateful memory of my first missionary journey to India in October 1964, I would like to take a brief look back.

Since then, I have repeatedly preached in 23 cities of that large country, and this October, God willing, I will embark on my twenty-fifth journey there.

In these past 50 years, I was allowed to preach the Word in more than 600 cities in over 140 countries, including Moscow and Beijing, Cairo and Damascus, just to name a few. Millions of people have been reached through radio and TV programs, some of which are still being aired in several countries until today.

On the African continent, the harvest is particularly plentiful. Thousands of believers come together there for regular meetings in many cities.

It is well-known that we were able to inaugurate our own place of worship in April 1974. Then came July 18, 1976, when the Lord spoke to me with a mighty voice: “My servant, go to the adjacent property, consecrate it unto me, and build on it …” I found my way through the shrubbery, knelt down, and consecrated it to the Lord. In the following years, mission buildings were constructed to accommodate the out-of-town visitors who come from afar to attend the church services. The buildings also house the offices, the print shop, and the shipping department.

I am very grateful to God for the Mission Center. We hold special meetings on the first weekend of each month; people from all over Europe and from overseas come to hear the Word, and thousands around the globe join them live via the internet. Whether the sermon is held in Krefeld, in Zurich, in London, or in Paris, all people worldwide can hear and see what God is presently doing. Amos 8:11 has been literally fulfilled: God has sent a hunger to hear His Word, and the table of the Lord is richly prepared.

I am equally grateful for all the brothers who translate and for all the ministering brethren in all countries who are involved in giving out the pure spiritual food. In this way, Mat 24:45-47 is fulfilled as well, and the collective Bride worldwide can take part in the proclamation. Also this Scripture the Lord audibly called out to me on Sunday, September 19, 1976. This is as true as God lives.

In the sermon “The Masterpiece” from July 5, 1964, Brother Branham spoke of a vision in which the Bride fell out of step, and then he also saw how she came back into step and into compliance with every Word once again. In this phase, there is now a clear proclamation of the Word of God, and all those who are part of the Bride Church hear, believe, and abide by it. The last call is going forth: “Behold, the Bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.” Amen.

It has been 49 years since Brother Branham was taken to be with the Lord. God had ordained it for Israel in such a way that in the fiftieth year, the year of jubilee, they all returned unto their possession (Lev 25). God has done great things unto countless believers in the past 49 years. But all believers are waiting for more; they want to experience the total restoration, the last moving of the Spirit, and the completion. God is faithful. He can also make the fiftieth year in our time the greatest one in the Plan of Salvation. We have great expectations, but He determines the time and hour. To Him be the glory. He is never too late. Amen.

We will not go into detail about current events. The daily news already inform us extensively about the many crises and hot spots of unrest around the world. Our sights are set mainly on the Middle East and on Jerusalem, the city which God Himself has chosen. For more than 3,300 years, Jerusalem has been the capital of the Jewish people, and it is mentioned in the Bible more than 700 times, but not a single time in the Koran. God Himself gave the promise in the Bible to bring His people back into the land of their fathers (Jer 23:7-8; Eze 36:24-28; Mic 2:12-13; Zep 3:19-20; Zec 2:16-17), and we were able to witness that He fulfilled it. The time will come in which also Zec 14:16-21 will be fulfilled, and all nations that remain after the last great battle will come to Jerusalem and celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles.

May all people recognize that with their decision for or against Israel they either receive the blessing or the curse, as the Lord God promised it to Abraham: “And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.” (Gen 12:3)!

Let us hold fast to the true message, for only the ones who endure until the end shall be crowned. According to Rom 11, God first completes His work with the Church from the nations and then with Israel. To Him be the glory forever. Amen.

“And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.”

By His commission

Br . Frank

In grateful memory of my first missionary journey to India in October 1964, I would like to take a brief look back.

Since then, I have repeatedly preached in 23 cities of that large country, and this October, God willing, I will embark on my twenty-fifth journey there.

In these past 50 years, I was allowed to preach the Word in more than 600 cities in over 140 countries, including Moscow and Beijing, Cairo and Damascus, just to name a few. Millions of people have been reached through radio and TV programs, some of which are still being aired in several countries until today.

On the African continent, the harvest is particularly plentiful. Thousands of believers come together there for regular meetings in many cities.

It is well-known that we were able to inaugurate our own place of worship in April 1974. Then came July 18, 1976, when the Lord spoke to me with a mighty voice: “My servant, go to the adjacent property, consecrate it unto me, and build on it …” I found my way through the shrubbery, knelt down, and consecrated it to the Lord. In the following years, mission buildings were constructed to accommodate the out-of-town visitors who come from afar to attend the church services. The buildings also house the offices, the print shop, and the shipping department.

I am very grateful to God for the Mission Center. We hold special meetings on the first weekend of each month; people from all over Europe and from overseas come to hear the Word, and thousands around the globe join them live via the internet. Whether the sermon is held in Krefeld, in Zurich, in London, or in Paris, all people worldwide can hear and see what God is presently doing. Amos 8:11 has been literally fulfilled: God has sent a hunger to hear His Word, and the table of the Lord is richly prepared.

I am equally grateful for all the brothers who translate and for all the ministering brethren in all countries who are involved in giving out the pure spiritual food. In this way, Mat 24:45-47 is fulfilled as well, and the collective Bride worldwide can take part in the proclamation. Also this Scripture the Lord audibly called out to me on Sunday, September 19, 1976. This is as true as God lives.

In the sermon “The Masterpiece” from July 5, 1964, Brother Branham spoke of a vision in which the Bride fell out of step, and then he also saw how she came back into step and into compliance with every Word once again. In this phase, there is now a clear proclamation of the Word of God, and all those who are part of the Bride Church hear, believe, and abide by it. The last call is going forth: “Behold, the Bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.” Amen.

It has been 49 years since Brother Branham was taken to be with the Lord. God had ordained it for Israel in such a way that in the fiftieth year, the year of jubilee, they all returned unto their possession (Lev 25). God has done great things unto countless believers in the past 49 years. But all believers are waiting for more; they want to experience the total restoration, the last moving of the Spirit, and the completion. God is faithful. He can also make the fiftieth year in our time the greatest one in the Plan of Salvation. We have great expectations, but He determines the time and hour. To Him be the glory. He is never too late. Amen.

We will not go into detail about current events. The daily news already inform us extensively about the many crises and hot spots of unrest around the world. Our sights are set mainly on the Middle East and on Jerusalem, the city which God Himself has chosen. For more than 3,300 years, Jerusalem has been the capital of the Jewish people, and it is mentioned in the Bible more than 700 times, but not a single time in the Koran. God Himself gave the promise in the Bible to bring His people back into the land of their fathers (Jer 23:7-8; Eze 36:24-28; Mic 2:12-13; Zep 3:19-20; Zec 2:16-17), and we were able to witness that He fulfilled it. The time will come in which also Zec 14:16-21 will be fulfilled, and all nations that remain after the last great battle will come to Jerusalem and celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles.

May all people recognize that with their decision for or against Israel they either receive the blessing or the curse, as the Lord God promised it to Abraham: “And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.” (Gen 12:3)!

Let us hold fast to the true message, for only the ones who endure until the end shall be crowned. According to Rom 11, God first completes His work with the Church from the nations and then with Israel. To Him be the glory forever. Amen.

“And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.”

By His commission

Br . Frank