A new StandingWatch program has been posted on Google Video and on our Website. It is titled, “Happy Easter?”  Norbert Link is asking the questions: “What do Easter eggs, the Easter rabbit, Easter cakes, Easter sunrise worship services, the crucifixion on Good Friday and the resurrection on Easter Sunday have to do with the worship of Jesus Christ?” His answer: “Absolutely nothing!”

Frank and Shelly Bruno of Boulder, Colorado, announce the birth of their first child on March 19, 2007. The baby is named Nicolas William Bruno. Nicolas weighed in at 8 pounds and was 181/2″ long. All are doing fine.

A new member letter has been written and sent out this week. It is also posted on the Web. In the letter, Dave Harris discusses the annual memorial services of Passover and the Days of Unleavened Bread, and addresses in that context the importance of having the right perspective regarding growing in knowledge and applying the understanding which we do have.

A new StandingWatch program has been posted on Google Video and on our Website. It is titled, “The Disappointing Libby Trial.” Norbert Link is addressing the questions why did the world look with so much interest at the Libby Trial, and why was the outcome so disappointing? Why is it that so many unanswered questions remain?

A new StandingWatch program was placed on Google Video and on our Website. It is titled, “Jesus’ Burial Cave–Found?” In the program, Norbert Link discusses a “documentary,” which claims that a burial casket was found containing the bones of Jesus Christ. Certain scientists and archeologists question this claim, but whom are we to believe? And is it correct that the Shroud of Turin portrays the face of Jesus, and that the Virgin Mary appeared to women and children with important messages? How can you know what is true or false?

A new StandingWatch program was placed on Google Video and on our Website. It is titled, “Nuclear War Between Russia and America?”
 
In the program, Norbert Link discusses the fact that in light of Vladimir Putin’s recent verbal attacks on the USA, many observers feel that we are entering a new cold war between Russia and America. Some even ask whether we will experience soon a nuclear war between these two countries. The Bible clearly tells us what will happen in the near future–but it is not at all what most people think.

A new member letter was written by the ministry and posted on the Web. The hard copy was sent out this week, together with a copy of our new booklet, “The Meaning of God’s Spring Holy Days.”

Joan Pope is happy to report that on Saturday morning, February 17, her granddaughter Christina gave birth to Louise Marie Rae Nalder. At the time of birth, Louise weighed seven pounds and four ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long. She has blue eyes and dark-brown hair. Everybody is doing fine.

Rene and Delia Messier report that the surgery of their twelve-year-old granddaughter Brittany went very well.

We would like to thank everyone for their prayers for a successful conference in San Diego, as well as a meaningful memorial service for Edwin Pope. We are preparing a member letter which will report more fully about important decisions made during the conference, enabling us to further our two-fold commission to preach the gospel and to feed the flock. The member letter will be sent out next week, together with a hard copy of our new booklet, “The Meaning of God’s Spring Holy Days.”

The video-recorded sermon by Norbert Link, titled, “How To Be Truly Successful,” has been posted on Video Google.  The audio version is posted on our Website.

A new StandingWatch program was placed on Google Video and on our Website. It is titled, “What’s Wrong With ‘St. Valentine’s Day?”

In the program, Norbert Link discusses the fact that many people observe, in one way or another, “St. Valentine’s Day” on February 14, without knowing how and why today’s custom on this day have started. And even if they knew, would or should it make any difference?

Annual Conference

The dates for the annual conference in San Diego are:

First Day of Conference: Friday, February 9, 2007
Last Day of Conference: Wednesday, February 14, 2007

Please continue to pray for a successful preparation for these important events.

Time and Location of Memorial Service for Edwin Pope:

Memorial Service for Edwin Pope will be held on Sunday, February 11, 2007.

Please note the leaflet for the memorial service has been posted on our Website.

All family members and friends are invited to attend this special occasion. Please share this announcement with those who might be interested in attending, but who might not receive our weekly Updates.

The Memorial Service will begin at 11:30 am, followed by a potluck. The services will be held at the facilities of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, at 102 4th Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910-2520. The facilities are located at the corner of 4th Avenue and D-Avenue.

If you are driving from the Los Angeles area, you might want to use the I-5 toward Santa Ana; take exit #9 onto CA-54 east; take the 4th Avenue exit and turn right. The facilities are on your right.

A video-recorded sermon by Edwin Pope, which he gave on the Sabbath of December 3, 2005, titled, “Sin–A Powerful Enemy,” has been posted on Video Google.  The audio version is posted on our Website.

A new StandingWatch program was placed on Google Video and on our Website. It is titled, “To Spank or Not to Spank.”

In the program, Norbert Link discusses the attempts of a California Assembly woman to introduce a bill outlawing spanking of children up to 3 years. More than 10 European countries already criminalize spanking of children. But many child psychologists believe that proper spanking can be effective. So, what should parents do?

Annual Conference

The dates for the annual conference in San Diego are:

First Day of Conference: Friday, February 9, 2007
Last Day of Conference: Wednesday, February 14, 2007

Please continue to pray for a successful preparation for these important events.

Time and Location of Memorial Service for Edwin Pope:

Memorial Service for Edwin Pope will be held on Sunday, February 11, 2007. All family members and friends are invited to attend this special occasion. Please share this announcement with those who might be interested in attending, but who might not receive our weekly Updates.

The Memorial Service will begin at 11:30 am, followed by a potluck. The services will be held at the facilities of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, at 102 4th Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910-2520. The facilities are located at the corner of 4th Avenue and D-Avenue.

If you are driving from the Los Angeles area, you might want to use the I-5 toward Santa Ana; take exit #9 onto CA-54 east; take the 4th Avenue exit and turn right. The facilities are on your right.

Our new booklet, “The Meaning of God’s Spring Holy Days,” has been sent to the printer in England. It has also been placed on the Web.

A new StandingWatch program was placed on Google Video and on our Website. It is titled, “Why This Terrible Weather?”

In the program, Norbert Link asked why we hear of severe weather conditions in Southern California, as well as in Germany and many areas around the world. Are there unknown causes and conditions for these terrible situations which have been largely overlooked? And what can we expect to occur in the future?

Annual Conference

The dates for the annual conference in San Diego are:

First Day of Conference: Friday, February 9, 2007

Last Day of Conference: Wednesday, February 14, 2007

Please continue to pray for a successful preparation for these important events.

Time and Location of Memorial Service for Edwin Pope:

Memorial Service for Edwin Pope will be held on Sunday, February 11, 2007. All family members and friends are invited to attend this special occasion. Please share this announcement with those who might be interested in attending, but who might not receive our weekly Updates.

The Memorial Service will begin at 11:30 am, followed by a potluck. The services will be held at the facilities of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, at 102 4th Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910-2520. The facilities are located at the corner of 4th Avenue and D-Avenue.

If you are driving from the Los Angeles area, you might want to use the I-5 toward Santa Ana; take exit #9 onto CA-54 east; take the 4th Avenue exit and turn right. The facilities are on your right.

Annual Conference:

As was announced in Update 275, the dates for the annual conference in San Diego have been finalized. They are:
First Day of Conference: Friday, February 9, 2007

Last Day of Conference: Wednesday, February 14, 2007

Please continue to pray for a successful preparation for these important events.

Time and Location of Memorial Service for Edwin Pope:

As previously announced, the Memorial Service for Edwin Pope will be held on Sunday, February 11, 2007. All family members and friends are invited to attend this special occasion. Please share this announcement with those who might be interested in attending, but who might not receive our weekly Updates.

The Memorial Service will begin at 11:30 am, followed by a potluck. The services will be held at the facilities of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, at 102 4th Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910-2520. The facilities are located at the corner of 4th Avenue and D-Avenue.

If you are driving from the Los Angeles area, you might want to use the I-5 toward Santa Ana; take exit #9 onto CA-54 east; take the 4th Avenue exit and turn right. The facilities are on your right.

The editorial review of our new booklet on the Spring Holy Days has been completed, and the material will be sent to the printer shortly.

A new StandingWatch program was placed on Google Video and on our Website. It is titled, “Wars and Rumors of Wars.” In the program, Mr. Link discusses that Europe is upset with Russia for unilaterally shutting down its pipeline which is a major source of European oil imports; that Europe is worried about reports that Israel is preparing to attack Iran with nuclear weapons; and that Europe is appalled about President Bush’s decision to send more troops into Iraq. Mr. Link asks the question: What do all these developments mean?

Norbert Link’s video-recorded sermon, “How To Have a Successful Lasting Marriage,” has been posted on Google video. The audio version (“Successful Lasting Marriages”) has been posted, as usual, on our Website.