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F.G van Gessel, born on December 9, 1892 at Blitar, East Java, was a Ducth Citizen who however, never went to his native country till the day he died. No body had expected that God would later use him for the church and today`s generation sake both in Indonesia and all over the world.

Strongly urged by God`s calling, he gave up his high ranking position at a Dutch goverment-Run oil Company at Cepu in 1923. Prior to his calling he got a vision in which he saw the Lamb of God-the Heavenly Bridegroom, as depicted in Revelation 19 : 7 and 21 : 9-10. This vision confirmed his commitment to serving the Lord. It is important to note that the ministry of 2 American missionaries of Dutch origin, Cornelius Croesbeek and Richard van Klaveren, contributed to his awakened spritual life and his wife`s baptism with the Holy Spirit.

To satisfy his earnest desire to intensify his ministry, Rev. Van Gessel, accompanied by a group of ministers, when to pray and fast at Pacet near Mojokerto, East Java for three days. However, he got no revelation during the three-days retreat. Upon returning home, as he was reading the Bible, the Holy Spirit came upon him and revealed something great based upon John 1 : 14. Instead of reading,”And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us...”, he read it as follows,”And the Word was made flesh, and TABERNACLED among us”. The word “Tabernacle” is derived from the Greek word “Skenos”, meaning “To rear up a Tabernacle or to Tabernacle. This was beginning of the revelation of the Tabernacle Doctrine of which the ultimate fulfilment is the Bride church prepared for the Heavenly Bridegroom, namely Christ, the Lamb of God who loves her forever and ever. The true Bride Message is based on the Tabernacle Doctrine, teaching the construction, formation and edification of the Body of Christ which the book of Ephesian describes as the Bride church (Ephesian 1 : 22-23, 5 : 28). This God – Inspired revelation is near-ending by nature (John 4 : 14). Grounded on his teaching, Rev. Van Gessel’s ministry in Surabaya was greatly developed and spread to other regions in? Indonesia.

In addition to the teaching of the Gospel the Matthew in the order of the Tabernacle, he also taught the Tabernacle Doctrine at the Bible school in which Rev. In Juwono was one of the students. He passed away at the age of 66 on June 21, 1958 in Hollandia, Nieuw Guinea, now called Jayapura, Irian Jaya. Before his demise, Rev. F.G van Gessel managed to finish arranging the books of the both the Old and New Testament in the order of the Tabernaclein accordance with what God has inspired and revealed to him. Because this work was solely centered upon God-given revelation instead of man’s thoughts, its accuracy and truth are beyond doubt. All Glory be to Him who has taken the book and opened its seals. Worthy is the Lamb to receive glory, power, honour and worship (Revelation 5 : 7-14). On Juni 11,1958,ten days before his death, Rev. van Gessel managed to bequeath this doctrine to his son-in –law Rev.C.J.C.G.Z Totaijs who has been spreading this teaching in Holland.

It was Rev van Gessel’s earnest wish that Rev. Totaijs, Rev.In Juwono and the orther ministers promulgate the Bride message and the Tabernacle Doctrine. Despite countless struggles, Rev. In Juwono has managed to maintain its existance in Indonesia supported by his fellow ministers since Rev. Van Gessel’s and Rev. Totaijs’ subsequent departures to Niuew Guinea.

Late in 1969, Rev. Totaijs and his wife left Holland for Indonesia to meet with Rev. In Juwono and his Congregation after a twelve-year absence. The purpose of their visit was to maintain the fellowship and cooperation in spreading the Bride Message and the Tabernacle Doctrine in Indonesia where both ministers are supported by orther ministers and the Department of Religius Affairs via its Christian Protestant Guidance and Counselling Division. From 1969 to 1989, Rev. Totaijs and his wife visited Indonesia 18 times.

The spreading of the Bride Message of the Tabernacle Doctrine is carried out through non-profit interdenominational crusades, seminars, fellowship meetings, not the mention a series of Bible classes with no other motive except to proclaim the Bride Tidings to as many people as possible. As a result, broken homes are restored, marital disputes get settled, social problems are solved, spiritual lives get reawakened and ministries are intensified in one way or another. Those who have accepted and applied the Bride Message and the Tabernacle Doctrine have had firsthand experince of all these things which lead to the formation and edification of the Body, with Christ who fills all in all as the Head (Ephesian 1 : 22-23; 5 : 11-16).

By the grace of God, this message has reached 15 out of 27 provinces in Indonesia. While in Holland it breaks through the border, reaching other European Countries, even Africa.

In 1982, the Lord gave us an oppurtunity to preach and teach the Bride Message and the Tabernacle Doctrine to our fellow Christian at Rizal Memorial Covered Arena in Metro Manila, the Philippiness. Our group comprising 425 participants, mostly Indonesian. While the rest from Holland safely landed in a chartered Garuda’s Boeing 747 at the Manila airport where we were warmly welcomed. Among the participants was the Director General of the Christian Protestant Guidance and Conselling Division of 5 provinces in Indonesia. During the crusade the Lord chose a minister called DR.E.a (Nene) Ramientos, who has since become a preacher of the Bride Message in the United States, through a quite extraordinary experience.

Steadfastly standing on the prophecies written in the Bible, Rev. Van Gesssel once foretold that the Bride Tidings would have reached an international scale before the second coming of the Lord. Rev. Totaijs, Rev.In Juwono, DR. Ramientos and many other ministers are unanimously convinced of its speedy fulfilment.

Another opportunity to spread this message was pressented to us during the 1983 World Evangelism Congress by DR.Billy Graham in Amsterdam.Rev. In Juwono asked DR. Ramientos along with his wife to represent him in the international congress and the contact other participating ministers whom he knew to invite them to attend Rev. Totaijs’ church service. There they first learned about the Bride Message and the Tabernacle Doctrine. Rev. Totaijs’ sermon and the DR. Ramientos’ testimony made a great impression on those ministers from various countries of the world. In their oral as well as written testimonies, they explictly stated how much they appreciated and needed this actual teaching. Holland’s Bride Tidings International (BTI) was born in the same year to accomodate their aspirations.

In 1986 Holland’s BTI had an opportunity to hold their first international gathering called Bride Tiddings Congress in Leeuwenhurst, Noordwijkerhout, apporoximately 30 km southwest of Amsterdam, Holland. As a result of this congress, Holland’s BTI received many invitations from various countries to hold similiar congresses, among others in Ghana, Zambia, Nigeria, and the Philipiness. By the grace of God, all these invitations have been accepted and ministered by Rev. Totaijs and his team.

In 1988, after the Bride Tidings Crusade and Seminar in Medan, North Sumatra in late 1987, the Lord made a way for us to hold the second international Conference (BTIC). The idea of holding this international conference was initialed by Rev. In Juwono and is wholeheartedly supported by Rev. Totaijs and Holland’s BTI as well as DR. Ramientos. What the Lord has done so far and what He is still going to do are all in accordance with His plan.

The first BTIC had already provided in October 23-30, 1988 in Surabaya, Indonesia. The conference attended by more than 1000 pastors and evangelist from Indonesia and 23 other countries in the world.

In May 12, 1989 our beloved Pastor In Juwono, the head minister of Bride Tidings International Indonesia went home with the Lord. He was at the peak of his ministry and at the portals of his vision from God to reach the whole of Indonesia and the rest of the world with the Tabernacle message and the Bride Teaching when he was called home to be with our dear Bridegroom, Jesus, whom he loved very much. Without suffering from any sickness, except for a couple of hours before his passing away, in an intense love relationship with the Lord, he was promoted into glory forever.

He was like the apostle Paul who said,”... For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. But if live on in the flesh, this will mean fruit from my labour...” (Philippians 1 : 12, 22)

However, this movement of Bride Tidings to edify the Body of Christ is owned by God and what is of God cannot be destroyed even by death, but lives on for God until it reaches its final goal that is His perfect and glorious Bride ready for Him at His coming.

With the absence of Pastor In Juwono, the Bride Tidings International Conference’89 in Surabaya, in November will still going on except for the slight change of the speaker. Pastor In Juwono, who was supposed to be the one of the conference speakers, will be subtituted by his successor, namely Pastor Pong Dongalemba and Pastor Paulus Jedid-Jah. The rest will be carried out to the schedule.

Last May 22-27, 1989 Bride Tidings International Indonesia had been invited by Methodist Evangelical Church of Philippines (IEMELIF) to hold all of their “Joint Spiritual Retreat” which was performed every 4 years, in Baguio City. This Conference was attended by more than 400 ministers and evangelist from the country. God blessed this conference with the abundant of the Tabernacle and Bride Teaching. This conference was ministered by Rev. C. Totaijs from the Netherland, Rev. Dr. Nene Ramientos from USA, Rev. Pong Dongalemba and Rev. Paulus Jedid-Jah from Indonesia. On May 28,1989 we also held Bride Tidings Crusade at Luneta Park Manila, Philippines. This is a crusade of Love, Peace and Reconciliation which was ministered by Rev. Paulus Jedid-Jah from Indonesia.

The Lord’s first coming was meant to save the world He loved, whereas his second coming is intended to perfect His beloved Church. Have we prepared ourselves and our churches to meet His coming as the King of Kings, the Lord of lords and the Heavenly Bridegroom ?

Since the time is at hand and the Word of Prophecy must not remain sealed, we have been moved to hold this second international conference in November 7-16, 1989 in Surabaya, Indonesia. It is our mutual task to realize the body of Christ with its diverse gifts and ministries and to present the church as a chaste virgin to Christ (Ephesian 4 : 11-13 ; 2 Corinthians 11 : 12).

Based on Revelation 22 : 17, saying,

“ And the Spirit and the Bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And Whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely”

we have invited you attend the Bride Tidings International Conference 1989 with its actual theme :

“Behold, the Bridegroom is Coming !”

Transcript
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  • Bible Study Service in Malang, July 02, 2015 (Thursday Evening)
    ... who is shepherded must be the example. How can we be the example Corinthians Imitate me just as I also imitate Christ. We must take the example of Jesus and we can be the example to others. There are three kinds of the example of Jesus as the Shepherd as ...
  • General Service in Malang, December 11, 2022 (Sunday Morning)
    ... hour she is made desolate. ' Rejoice over her O heaven and you holy apostles and prophets for God has avenged you on her They have their occupation on the sea as follows Men or God's servants who are busy only to look for physical things in the world until they ...
  • General Service in Malang, September 24, 2023 (Sunday Morning)
    ... sins He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we willingly confess our sin the blood of Jesus is able to confess all our sins and sanctify or pull out the roots of sin until they do not control our life ...
  • Prayer Service in Surabaya, September 03, 2014 (Wednesday Evening)
    ... of trees in the Paradise or kinds of spiritual food as follows. 'every tree grow that is pleasant to the sight and good for food' or the tree whose fruits can be eaten freely. Freely means there is an anointment of the Holy Spirit. It refers to the Word that we eat ...
  • Prayer Service in Malang, April 16, 2013 (Tuesday Evening)
    ... lo I am with you always even to the end of the age. Amen. It is the revival in the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ or the teaching Word that is sharper than any two-edged sword. It is called Bride Tidings to bring the people who ...
  • General Service in Malang, February 23, 2020 (Sunday Morning)
    ... it So he answered and said 'You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart with all your soul with all your strength and with all your mind ' and 'your neighbor as yourself. ' And He said to him You have answered rightly do this and you will ...
  • Prayer Service in Malang, March 25, 2014 (Tuesday Evening)
    ... lampstands that are shining . The duties of church of God as the shining lampstands are testifying and inviting. Acts But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria and to the ...
Testimony
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    ... which I can feel God's great mercy in my life. I will bear witness three matters as follows Sin about arrogance. I give thanks that God has sent me to this place Netherland because it is to make me realize sin about arrogance that has been in my life unconsciously. ...
  • Nothing is impossible for God (Mrs. Wita Mertes (Germany))
    ... the second semester. Because of this reason I had to learn the previous courses in months and create a new theme for my exam preparation on the third semester which consisted of theory and practical exams in January and February . At that moment I felt so happy because I ...
  • Revival Meeting in Bandung (Yohan)
    ... March - . As it had been said before that the group from Malang will meet the group from Surabaya in Sidoarjo at . am I from Surabaya arrived there at . a clock. But the bus departed from Malang at . a clock so I had to wait more ...
  • The Power Of Shepherding Word Through Live Streaming (dr. Calvin Dalmanik, SpPD (Medan))
    ... all of us may peace grace and mercy of God cover us until Jesus second coming. I am Calvin Damanik and my wife Ribka Kembaren with my two sons Dennis and Andro. I am a doctor. I give thanks because the Lord has given us His mercy to know Him ...
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    ... me that I finally harden my heart in order not to go. Next when the priest told the Church that the LCD Liquid Crystal Display projector would be used there I was condemn but I kept on my way for the sake of my worries. It continued up to the ...
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    ... regularly been hearing the teaching Word for eight months beginning with the first time I committed Bible Study Service in Surabaya when I was one of the committee of Christmas Fellowship. The committee had a plan to invite Rev. Widjaja to preach the Word and I went to Surabaya with ...
  • God's grace in the year of Jubilee (Ms. Artha Novena)
    ... God's mercy when I was in the fellowship. I attended the fellowship from the first day to the last day and God always opened His word that the strong sound of the trumpet was able to replace everything that had been lost. I remember when the Holy Spirit Anointment Service ...
  • God's Help and My Life Changing Through Three Kinds of Service (Dr. Calvin Damanik, SpPD (Medan))
    ... the diligence in kinds of service in I was set free from several bad characters in my life such as my anxiety about my daily needs. God has changed me from being anxious. These days I feel peace no more heavy burden. Now I always think I only need to ...
  • God is Good (Mrs. Wita Mertes (Germany))
    ... my private life. I have experienced life renewal day by day because of shepherding Word preached repetitively. The shepherding Word corrected repaired and managed my private life in my friendship and marriage especially in my position as a wife. There were many of my bad characters such as getting angry and ...
  • God's Accompanying and Protecting through Shepherding Word (Renny Indrawati)
    ... can hear Shepherding Word via internet. I believe that my main need is perseverance in shepherding. If we are shepherded well Jesus as Great Shepherd will be able to do all things in our physical and spiritual life. The Lord has helped me so I could get internet access not ...

Fellowship

Apr
2025
Fellowship in Grand Fullerton Ballroom Surabaya

April 30, 2025 - May 01, 2025

Sermon transcript from church service in Malang and Surabaya, preached by Pastor Widjaja Hendra.

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