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Here is a link to an offertory translated into Spanish: Ofertorio de Trompeta: su papel en la llegada del Reino de Dios.

Here is a sermon made for the Feast of Trumpets in 2024:

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Feast of Trumpets & the Purpose of the Church

On September 11, 1980 the late Pastor General Herbert W. Armstrong (Herbert W. Armstrong) gave a sermon for the Feast of Trumpets titled ‘Trumpets and the Purpose of the Church’ in Pasadena, California. After reviewing it, adding more scriptures, and putting in some 21st century updates, Dr. Thiel made this sermon for the Feast of Trumpets for October 3, 2024. Topics covered include “a voice crying out in the wilderness,’ the Holy Days, Christian begettal at Pentecost to be born again at the last trumpet, the return of Jesus, purposes of the church, Philadelphian church governance, false churches, and that Christians should have comfort in God’s plan and the seventh trumpet. Will the nations of the world look forward to the last trumpet? What about true Christians?

Here is a link to the sermon: Feast of Trumpets & the Purpose of the Church.

Here is a sermon made for the Feast of Trumpets in 2023:

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God’s Holy Trumpet Plan

The Jews call it Rosh Hashana, the Bible calls it a day for blowing of trumpets. Should you keep the Feast of Trumpets? Was it done away or does it have applications for Christians? What does a shofar sound like? What about a silver trumpet? What plagues are associated with which trumpet in the Book of Revelation? Which trumpet does Jesus return with? When are the saints resurrected? Does God’s holy plan include giving trumpet warnings to the world? Will the bulk of humanity repent or rebel from the events associated with the seven trumpets and seven last plagues or Revelation? Which trumpet proclaims the Kingdom of God? Dr. Thiel goes over all of these matters (and also blows a couple of types of trumpets) in this sermon intended for the Feast of Trumpets.

Here is a link to the sermon: God’s Holy Trumpet Plan.

Here is a sermon made for the Feast of Trumpets in 2021:

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Trumpet Resurrection to Life

The Bible tells of a Holy Day where trumpets are to be blown in the seventh month. When is the biblical seventh-month? This Feast of Trumpets is called Rosh Hoshana by the modern Jews. Jews believe that this is the day names are inscribed in the Book of Life. The New Testament also speaks of the Book of Life as well as a resurrection that occurs at the seventh and last trump. Is this a day Christians have long observed? What are some of the lessons that it teaches us? How do you choose life? Are obedience and the Ten Commandments important? Do many who profess Christ not understand God’s plan of salvation because they do not observe this and other biblical Holy Days? Dr. Thiel address these issues and more in this sermon message.

Here is a link to the sermon: Trumpet Resurrection to Life.

Here is a new sermon in Spanish: La fiesta de las trompetas y tu futuro.

Here is an older sermon in Spanish:

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Trompetas y el Regreso de Jesús

El Antiguo Testamento menciona un festival para el toque de trompetas. El Libro de Apocalipsis menciona el toque de siete trompetas. ¿Podría haber algún tipo de conexión? ¿Qué representa el toque de trompetas? ¿Qué pasa con el papel de vigilante? ¿Cuándo regresará Jesús? ¿Regresará Jesús en la Fiesta de las Trompetas? ¿Tienen los raptores antes de la tribulación su orden fuera de la secuencia bíblica? ¿Qué significa el nombre Rosh Hashaná? ¿Deben los cristianos guardar la fiesta de las trompetas? ¿Cuándo es el primer mes? ¿Cuándo es el séptimo mes? ¿Qué sucede en la apertura del quinto, sexto y séptimo sellos? ¿Qué pasa con las siete últimas plagas? El Dr. Thiel aborda estos problemas y también hace algunas especulaciones que espera afinar en el futuro.

Here is a link to the sermon translated into Spanish: Trompetas y el Regreso de Jesús.

Suggested Feast of Trumpets Services

Here is a suggested Feast of Trumpets service for our scattered brethren and other interested people:

• 2-3 hymns (our songbook, The Bible Hymnal, contains the materials from the 1974 Bible Hymnal from the old WCG with new covers, plus ten additional hymns; there is also some Choral Accompaniment online).
• Opening prayer.
• Offertory: Trumpets’ Offertory. Here is a link to the offertory translated into Spanish: Ofertorio de Trompeta: su papel en la llegada del Reino de Dios.
• Announcements (if any) and one hymn.
• The suggested sermon, which for most who receive this letter via email, will be a recorded one. The suggested one is: Feast of Trumpets & the Purpose of the Church.
• Final hymn.
• Closing prayer.

Here is a suggested Feast of Trumpets service for our scattered brethren and other interested people who prefer to have two services:

• 2-3 hymns (our songbook, The Bible Hymnal, contains the materials from the 1974 Bible Hymnal from the old WCG with new covers, plus ten additional hymns; there is also some Choral Accompaniment online).
• Opening prayer.
• Sermonette: Tribulation in 2024?
• Announcements (if any) and one hymn.
• The suggested sermon is: Trumpet Resurrection to Life. Here is a link to a sermon translated into Spanish: Trompetas y el Regreso de Jesús.
• Final hymn.
• Closing prayer.

As far as information on how to keep the biblical holy days, check out the online article: How to Keep God’s Festivals.

The Feast of Trumpets is one God’s Feasts per Leviticus 23.

Some items of possibly related interest may include:

The Feast of Trumpets and the Purpose of the Church That was the title of a sermon by Herbert W. Armstrong gave on September 11, 1980. The article is based on that and has been expanded with updates and additional scriptures. Here is a link to a related sermon: Feast of Trumpets & the Purpose of the Church.
The Book of Life and the Feast of Trumpets? Are they related? Is so how? If not, where not? What does the Feast of Trumpets, which the Jews call Rosh Hashanah, help teach? Related sermon videos include: The Last Trumpet and the Book of Life and The Trumpet Release. The article has links to hear shofar blasts.
Trumpets: Christian and Jewish Views of that Feast Jews call it Rosh Hashanah and have various ideas about it. What are Christian views and scriptures about the meaning and purpose of this festival? Here is a link to a related sermon: Christian vs. Jewish Views on the Feast of Trumpets.
Feast of Trumpets: Why Should You Keep It? What does the Bible say? What does this festival picture? Two related sermons are available: Trumpets and Jesus’ Return and God’s Holy Trumpet Plan.
Trumpet’s Offertory: Your Part in Having God’s Kingdom to Come Jesus is to return on the seventh and last trumpet. He taught that Christians are to pray for God’s kingdom to come. When will that Kingdom come? Doesn’t Matthew 24:14 and Romans 11:25 need to be better fulfilled? What about your part in the bride being ready? Will Jesus find faith on the earth? Will most Christians not support the Philadelphian work that God wants supported? Dr. Thiel addresses these topics and more in this offertory message. To give donations either through the mail or online via PayPal, please go to: https://www.ccog.org/donations/
The Book of Life and the Feast of Trumpets? Are they related? Is so how? If not, where not? What does the Feast of Trumpets, which the Jews call Rosh Hashanah, help teach? Related sermon videos include: The Last Trumpet and the Book of Life and The Trumpet Release. The article has links to hear shofar blasts.
Should You Keep God’s Holy Days or Demonic Holidays? This is a free pdf booklet explaining what the Bible and history shows about God’s Holy Days and popular holidays. Two related sermons would be Which Spring Days should Christians observe? and Fall Holy Days for Christians.
Born Again: A Question of Semantics? Many Protestants use the term born-again. Do they know where the concept came from or does it matter? Are you born or begotten upon proper baptism? Here is a link to a sermon video: Trumpets and Being Born Again.
Feast of Trumpets: Why Should You Keep It? What does the Bible say? What does this festival picture? A related sermon is available: Seven Trumpets: Jesus Returns.
The Trumpet Release This is a sermon focused on the Feast of Trumpets for 2013. What is the Feast of Trumpets? How can this be part of God’s plan of salvation? Why do the Jews refer to it as Rosh Hashanah? What is the seventh year of release? Should it be restored and proclaimed? Did early Christians keep the Feast of Trumpets? Why should any one keep it now? What will happen with the seven trumpets of Revelation? Why do many not understand aspects of it?
Did Early Christians Observe the Fall Holy Days? The ‘Fall’ Holy Days come every year in September and/or October on the Roman calendar. Some call them Jewish holidays, but they were kept by Jesus, the apostles, and their early faithful followers. Should you keep them? What does the Bible teach? What do records of church history teach? What does the Bible teach about the Feasts of Trumpets, Atonement, Tabernacles, and the Last Great Day? Here is a link to a related sermon: Should you keep the Fall Holy Days?
How to Keep God’s Festivals Many have heard of God’s Holy Days and wonder how they are kept in the 21st century. This is an overview article. A related sermon is also available titled: How to Keep God’s Feasts.
Does God Have a 6,000 Year Plan? What Year Does the 6,000 Years End? Was a 6000 year time allowed for humans to rule followed by a literal thousand year reign of Christ on Earth taught by the early Christians? Does God have 7,000 year plan? What year may the six thousand years of human rule end? When will Jesus return? 2031 or 20xx? There is also a video titled 6000 Years: When will God’s Kingdom Come? Here is a link to the article in Spanish: ¿Tiene Dios un plan de 6,000 años?
The Day of Atonement–Its Christian Significance The Jews call it Yom Kippur, Christians “The Day of Atonement.” Does it have any relevance for Christians today? What is the Jubilee? Is fasting healthy? Here is a link to a sermon: Day of Atonement: How Jesus fulfilled His part for the Atonement. Here is a link to a related article in the Spanish language: El Día de Expiación –Su significado cristiano.
The Feast of Tabernacles: A Time for Christians? Is this pilgrimage holy day still valid? Does it teach anything relevant for today’s Christians? What is the Last Great Day? What do these days teach? A related sermon video is Feast of Tabernacles from Israel.
Feast of Tabernacles’ Sites for 2023 This is information on the Feast of Tabernacles’ sites for the Continuing Church of God in 2023. Church services for the Feast in 2023 are to begin the evening of September 29th and run (including the Last Great Day) until sunset October 7th.
Is Second Tithe and Third Tithe Still Valid Today? Should you save and use second tithe? Some in the COGs no longer teach payment of third tithe, is this biblically correct?
Holy Day Calendar This is a listing of the biblical holy days through 2033, with their Roman calendar dates. They are really hard to observe if you do not know when they occur 🙂 In the Spanish/Español/Castellano language: Calendario de los Días Santos. In Mandarin Chinese: OUeåf/y^v„W#eåÿ Ù‘Ìf/NNýy^v„W#eåeåS†NÎ2013^tó2024^t0.