The hard copies of our new booklet, “Are You Predestined to be Saved?” were sent out Tuesday.

A new StandingWatch program
has been posted on the Web, titled, “Evolution or the Bible?” In
the program, Norbert Link discusses the dangers of both the concepts of
Evolution and Intelligent Design, and points out the real answers for
man’s existence.

A new StandingWatch program was recorded this week and placed on the Web. It is titled, “Your Reaction to World News.”

Our new German booklet, “Gott ist eine Familie” (“God Is A Family”), has been posted on the Web.

The Global Church of God in the UK received this letter from a reader:

“About
a month ago I requested some booklets of the Global Church of God,
after having found your interesting website. Again, I would like to
thank you for having sent the literature. Meanwhile, I managed to study
almost all of the booklets (except for ‘Jesus Christ‘, which I will
start reading this very weekend), and I really enjoyed the reading very
much–although I must admit, it wasn’t always very easy. Being a
baptized Catholic, there are some items that are different from what I
learned in school, but then again, it was a challenge to check whether
my opinion about these things is right at all. (Furthermore, I am proud
I didn’t have to use my English dictionary very often, me being a
non-native speaker.) In these booklets, I found some other publications
that would interest me [requests 6 booklets]. I would be very pleased,
if you could send me a copy of these titles, too! Thank you very much
in advance. Kind regards from a very cold Germany.”

A new member letter has been written and will be sent out early next
week. Brian Gale discusses in the letter the “spirit of Christmas” in
all its different forms and disguises, which true Christians must avoid
at all costs.

We have received additional interesting responses
to our ad campaign in the United Kingdom, promoting our booklet, “The
Fall and Rise of Britain and America.” The final number of responses is
1,648. Set forth below are a few samples:

“Dear Sir. I am a
Christian and I’ve read the Bible from cover to cover and have attended
a course analyzing the Old Testament; nevertheless I have never come
across an analysis and interpretation of the Scripture like yours. It
has certainly shed [light] on some of my unanswered questions.”

“Dear
Christian friends. Thank you so much for sending me the booklet “The
Fall and Rise of Britain and America.” It is so interesting. I have not
yet read it all as I like to look up all of the references. A real
revelation to me. I feel that here I am at 80, not much longer to be
here, yet, when reading your book, so much to learn before I go. If you
have any other publications, and have a list of them, will you kindly
send me a copy. Thank you. You said all your literature is free of
charge but please accept the enclosed small gift from the Lord towards
your great ministry. I like you name ‘Global’ church. What a day that
will be when we all rise to meet our Lord, we shall see a real Global
Church. Many thanks and every blessing.”

“We have been delighted
with the booklets and have passed them [on] so others could have a
blessing. There is only a couple of us but could you send us a few more
and where we could send a donation to and who[m] to make it payable
to. We have all gained so much from the booklets.”

“I
have just finished reading your booklet entitled “The Fall and Rise of
Britain and America” and found it to be very enjoyable. It would be
much appreciated if you could send me the following booklets (8 are
listed). I would also be grateful if you could send me further
information on your church. Thanking you in advance for your help.”

“Thank
you for the booklets previously sent to me. I read them and I must say
that everything is scriptural that you pointed out in them. There are
so many churches today that do quote certain passages of the Bible to
persuade people that they have the ‘Truth.’… The Word of God teaches
me to not forget the doctrine that I have been taught from Scripture,
for it is God-breathed. I am extremely grateful to you and your church
for this free merchandise. There are not many free… booklets
[around]. If it is not too much trouble to you, I would like the
booklets, ‘The Theory of Evolution‘; ‘Don’t Keep Christmas‘; ‘Is God a
Trinity?‘; and ‘Lawlessness Will Abound.’ I especially am keen to
see what your church has to say about it.”

The German translation of our booklet, “God Is A Family,” (“Gott ist
eine Familie”) was finalized and completed, and will be placed soon on
our Websites. In addition to several German articles, we have posted
three more German booklets on our Websites (https://www.eternalgod.org/german/, www.globalchurchoofgod.co.uk, and http://www.churchofgodacf.ca/german), namely: “Deutschland in der
Prophezeiung” (“Germany in Prophecy”); “Evolution–ein Maerchen fuer
Erwachsene?” (“Evolution–a Fairy Tale for Adults?”) and “Die
Schluessel zur gluecklichen Ehe und Familie” (“The Keys to Happy
Marriages and Families”). We are presently working on the German
translation of our booklet, “Is God a Trinity?”

A new StandingWatch program on Christmas is scheduled to be recorded Friday December 2nd, 2005.

Our new booklet, “Are YOU Predestined to Be Saved?”, was sent to the printer in Canada this week. The booklet was also posted on our Website.

A new member letter has been written and was sent out on Monday. Dave Harris discusses in the letter our ongoing need to watch, rather than falling asleep, and to zealously stay committed to the Work of God.

A new StandingWatch program has been recorded and will be on the Web shortly. In the program, titled, “What Is Happening in Germany?”, Norbert Link encourages the viewers to watch world events, in the light of Biblical prophecy, and explains why the current events in Germany are of deeply significant importance.

From Our Ad Campaign in England:

Our recent advertisement campaign of our booklet, “The Fall and Rise of Britain and America,” has prompted about 1,600 responses. We are quoting below some of the comments received:

“Thank you for the free booklet you sent me on ‘The Fall and Rise of Britain and America’. It was such good reading. I have passed it on to a friend. We noticed that there are more titles. Please could you send us ‘Don’t Keep Christmas’ and ‘Angels, Demons and the Spirit World’. It would be much appreciated. Thank you for your kindness. God bless you and your ministry.”

“Dear Global Church of God. Many thanks for the excellent book ‘The Fall and Rise of Britain and America’. Very interesting and informative. Can you send me a copy of ‘America and Britain in Prophecy’. I would also like information on your church. Where can I make a donation? I don’t believe in a free lunch.”

“Having already requested and received ‘The Fall and Rise of Britain and America’ I wonder if it would be possible to request, all at once, all of the titles listed at the back of that publication? I found that publication so compelling and easy to understand. I was recently given a new English version of the Bible thinking it would be easier to understand, unfortunately not. Your booklets give me a greater understanding of the impending doom of sinners worldwide. Things are indeed coming to a head and people continue to bury their heads in the sand. Having recently had my house blessed, on talking to the vicar, even he doesn’t think it is a matter of great urgency that we all repent! Just a bland acceptance of falling congregation numbers! Sad, eh? That much used cliché – ‘A Sign of the Times’. We need world peace, yesterday!!!”

“Thank you for your book ‘The Fall and Rise of Britain and America’. Reading your book I could understand the Bible better.”

We are pleased to announce that Margo Garrett in Colorado was baptized on November 5, 2005. We welcome Margo as a newly-begotten child in the Family of God.

A member letter has been written and will be sent out early next week. Dave Harris discusses in the letter our ongoing need to watch, rather than falling asleep, and to zealously stay committed to the Work of God.

Our new 80-page booklet on Predestination is being finalized. We are hopeful to be able to send the booklet to the printer next week.

During the Feast, we distributed questionnaires to those in attendance, asking for their input and comments. Many responded that they are reading all our booklets, member letters, and weekly updates in their entirety, and, if available, they also listen to our StandingWatch programs. We are setting forth below a few general excerpts for your enjoyment and inspiration. Some of the more specific comments will be discussed during our next Conference.

— Keep up the great work. Thank you all
— I think all of the sections in this broad-based publication [weekly update] are important and of great interest to me
— I think that we, as God’s people, are being properly nurtured spiritually through sermons, sermonettes, the weekly update, the StandingWatch programs, the member letters, personal counseling, and urgent email prayer requests. No matter our distance, we feel very much connected to the ministry and each other. This is a great group of God’s people, because God is with us and is guiding us.
— I can add nothing to a work well done
— Thanks to God for CEG
— I am very satisfied with the operations of the church

The final text of our new booklet on Predestination has been sent to Shelly Bruno, our graphic designer, for finalization.

We received in excess of 1,400 responses to our advertising campaign in England, advertising our booklet, “The Fall and Rise of Britain and America.”

A new StandingWatch program was posted on the Web, titled, “How Convicted Are You?”