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Pastor Ted Wilson's Surprise Message to me... "...But always preach the Word!" Seventh-day Adventist World Church President, Pastor Ted Wilson had this to say to @Pastor Julian Kastrati [Message recorded during Trans-European Division's Year-End Meetings, December 2019, courtesy of Dr David Trim] — Julian Kastrati Posted by Pastor Julian Kastrati on Friday, January 3, 2020

https://youtu.be/13hoWxf-5PU 

[To see the official Facebook announcement and a personal message from Elder Ted Wilson, worldwide Adventist Church President click and follow this link:  New Job 1. 1. 2020 ] Julian, Albulena & Beatrice Kastrati 18.01.2020, Ringway, Greater Manchester: Last Sabbath (11.01.2020), we welcomed our new Pastor, Julian Kastrati (BA Hons & MA from Newbold College. He has moved to us from Germany, and originates from Albania. His German wife, Dr Beatrice Kastrati (MPH from Loma Linda University) and their daughter, Albulena will be joining us permanently towards the middle of February 2020. Beatrice was born in Tübingen and studied in Ulm, Germany. She served for many years as ADRA Albania CEO as well as Health Ministries and Community Services Director for the Albanian Mission. Beatrice is a fifth-generation Adventist and avid book reader, who enjoys soprano signing. Welcome by Ringway  Head Elder,  Prof Dr Andrew Baildam Julian was born and ra...

Delighted to share that as of today I commence employment as District Pastor in Greater Manchester, North England Conference (Stockport, Ringway and Longsight). I take this opportunity to thank our international family of genuine friends: you were there for us -- you kept in touch, you remembered us in prayer, especially following our emotionally-charged departure from Albania but also during the challenging, yet life-building experience in Germany. A blessing indeed to have friends like you!  And that's why  sharing a personal message of encouragement I received recently from (Adventist Church World President) Elder Ted Wilson felt the right thing to do: I believe it both encapsulates our journey precisely and motivates us to minister with an increased sense of passion, duty of care as well as intentionality. Thank you, -- faleminderit, danke sehr -- and may God bless you all throughout 2020 and beyond!  Sincerely, Beatrice & Julian

Das Oxymoron der teuren Gnade - Predigt 28.12.2019

14 September 2019, Wahroonga SDA Church, Greater Sydney Conference. Sermon by Julian Kastrati Conclusion of the week of prayer entitled: "The Beatitudes according to David." The entire worship service leading to the sermon is highly recommended. The sermon starts at around the 40th minute. With thanks: Pastor Alban Matohiti, Elders David Swayne, David Savage & Colin Raymond. 

I am a first generation Adventist -- a founding member and one of the first two pastors of the Church in Albania, the youngest Seventh-day Adventist Church in Europe (1992). If you're looking for a Christian movement that will give you a sense of purpose in life, a sense of non-preferential approach to Sola Scriptura, and ultimately, a sense of total commitment to Christ and what He stands for as Lord and Savior, consider joining this Church today! -- Seventh-day Adventist Church

Franz Josef Strauß ist unangefochten eine politische Ikone. Egal, was man über ihn sagen mag, ich glaube wir wissen alle, dass er allen immer seine Meinung sagte. Leider ist seine Verbindung mit Regensburg eine Traurige: er verstarb hier 1988.  Davor besuchte er Regensburg regelmäßig. Besonders gerne ging er zum Dampfnudel-Uli, am Watmarkt, 4, wie der ehemalige US-Präsident Ronald Reagan 9 Jahre später.   Der Dampfnudel-Uli ist die erste bayerische Dampfnudelbäckerei. Es wird behauptet, dass Uli die besten Dampfnudeln der Welt backt ... aber ich glaube nicht, dass sie besser sind, als die Dampfnudeln meiner Frau (sorry). Ich erwähne ihn heute, weil ihr ein Detail   über ihn höchstwahrscheinlich  noch nicht  wisst, und dieses Detail macht aus dem Politiker einen Menschen. Er war der einzige westliche Politiker, der noch während des Kommunismus mein Land, Albanien, besuchte. Und nicht nur das, er besuchte es wieder und wieder, insgesamt war er...