With deep gratitude I may say that this year was the most blessed one in the service of the Lord I ever had. It was like crusades of victory. God’s revealed Word penetrates, moves forward and reaches the ends of the earth. Especially the Eastern European countries are graciously included. Also on the African continent a great harvest is brought in. There not only hundreds but thousands came to hear the Words of God. In some countries our meetings were seen and listened nationwide by TV- transmission. In others we had interviews and short speeches which were also addressed to the whole nation. God opens the doors and the hearts. Brother Branham many years ago saw a vision with the outstretched hands of the masses in Africa. He said, we can afford a doctor, but they cannot. When he was in Zurich, Switzerland, he saw in a vision the German eagle flying through Africa.

We are especially grateful for the blessed work our Brother Alexis Barilier of Lausanne, Switzerland is doing for the French speaking countries in Africa. According to his estimation which is being supported by the brethren in Zaire, through our united ministry alone in that country more than 800,000 who divide in about 2,000 assemblies believe and follow the message of the hour. In the whole region of Central Africa there are more than 1,300,000 who have accepted the revealed Word of God. Also in other countries of Africa there is a great spiritual famine as the prophet predicted (Amos 8:11). Should we be able to count all worldwide who were reached in special crusades throughout the many countries and believe as the Scripture says, there would be a great multitude. If nothing seems to happen where you might be that does not mean that God is not at work. He calls those who are ready to hear regardless of who and where they are.

From many countries in Asia right to the Philippines much good can also be reported. We acknowledge the harmonious co-operation with all the ministering brethren in the respective countries, even if we cannot mention them all by name. The Lord Himself looks after His flock. Also those are not forgotten who are scattered here and there, as they are supplied with spiritual food.

It is overwhelming to see how faithful our dear Lord leads and is with us. We did not arrange for a single brother and sister to come and join us in this work. The Lord has prompted brothers and sisters who are capable of translating the messages into eight different languages to do the time consuming work, so the revealed Word of God can be published.

For the helping hands of about 20 dedicated brothers and sisters here in the Mission Center who in all faithfulness look after the sending out of the literature we can only say, May God bless them. As it is needed we do print each brochure, book or tract from 5,000 to 50,000 copies in eight different languages. This mission work indeed has global significance. Whoever recognises this day, the message and the hour, understands and has part in the continuation after Brother Branham was taken to be with the Lord. We are privileged to pass on the same Word as it came from the lips of God and remains the truth for ever. Whoever is born of God will hear the Word of truth, “We are of God. He that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. By this know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error” (1 Jn. 4:6).

This time the report is kept briefly. We just include a few photos showing meetings in different nations.

Please, remember me in your prayers and also all the ministering brethren the world over. The work is not yet finished. Many doors are just opening up and great possibilities lay before us. We must work until the last soul is called and brought in and the number of the elect from all nations is complete. Then our Lord will come and take us to be with Him for ever.

For the year 1997 I wish you God’s richest blessings. May He give you whatever you pray for and may His promises become a reality through experience in your life. He is faithful, He will do it. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

By His commission

Bro. Frank

With deep gratitude I may say that this year was the most blessed one in the service of the Lord I ever had. It was like crusades of victory. God’s revealed Word penetrates, moves forward and reaches the ends of the earth. Especially the Eastern European countries are graciously included. Also on the African continent a great harvest is brought in. There not only hundreds but thousands came to hear the Words of God. In some countries our meetings were seen and listened nationwide by TV- transmission. In others we had interviews and short speeches which were also addressed to the whole nation. God opens the doors and the hearts. Brother Branham many years ago saw a vision with the outstretched hands of the masses in Africa. He said, we can afford a doctor, but they cannot. When he was in Zurich, Switzerland, he saw in a vision the German eagle flying through Africa.

We are especially grateful for the blessed work our Brother Alexis Barilier of Lausanne, Switzerland is doing for the French speaking countries in Africa. According to his estimation which is being supported by the brethren in Zaire, through our united ministry alone in that country more than 800,000 who divide in about 2,000 assemblies believe and follow the message of the hour. In the whole region of Central Africa there are more than 1,300,000 who have accepted the revealed Word of God. Also in other countries of Africa there is a great spiritual famine as the prophet predicted (Amos 8:11). Should we be able to count all worldwide who were reached in special crusades throughout the many countries and believe as the Scripture says, there would be a great multitude. If nothing seems to happen where you might be that does not mean that God is not at work. He calls those who are ready to hear regardless of who and where they are.

From many countries in Asia right to the Philippines much good can also be reported. We acknowledge the harmonious co-operation with all the ministering brethren in the respective countries, even if we cannot mention them all by name. The Lord Himself looks after His flock. Also those are not forgotten who are scattered here and there, as they are supplied with spiritual food.

It is overwhelming to see how faithful our dear Lord leads and is with us. We did not arrange for a single brother and sister to come and join us in this work. The Lord has prompted brothers and sisters who are capable of translating the messages into eight different languages to do the time consuming work, so the revealed Word of God can be published.

For the helping hands of about 20 dedicated brothers and sisters here in the Mission Center who in all faithfulness look after the sending out of the literature we can only say, May God bless them. As it is needed we do print each brochure, book or tract from 5,000 to 50,000 copies in eight different languages. This mission work indeed has global significance. Whoever recognises this day, the message and the hour, understands and has part in the continuation after Brother Branham was taken to be with the Lord. We are privileged to pass on the same Word as it came from the lips of God and remains the truth for ever. Whoever is born of God will hear the Word of truth, “We are of God. He that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. By this know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error” (1 Jn. 4:6).

This time the report is kept briefly. We just include a few photos showing meetings in different nations.

Please, remember me in your prayers and also all the ministering brethren the world over. The work is not yet finished. Many doors are just opening up and great possibilities lay before us. We must work until the last soul is called and brought in and the number of the elect from all nations is complete. Then our Lord will come and take us to be with Him for ever.

For the year 1997 I wish you God’s richest blessings. May He give you whatever you pray for and may His promises become a reality through experience in your life. He is faithful, He will do it. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

By His commission

Bro. Frank