We recently enjoyed our vacation these last couple of weeks! My (Ben's) parents were here to visit for their first time, and I think we had a fantastic time together -- we were able to show them around the city, show them our day-to-day life and, in general, share relaxing life with them here in Berlin. It was nice to have a break...
However, vacation is only a temporary thing, and we are constantly on the move here, keeping up with our ministry and trying to move forward in our lives here...
--This past weekend, I went down with Don (our teammate) to Erbach in southwestern Germany to speak at the local MAK (Missions-Allianz-Kirche) church there -- the first time I've "preached" completely in German, from the front, from a pulpit -- so it was great that it went well, and I was very encouraged that others were encouraged as well by what God shared through me...
--Travis started in the Kita (educational daycare, as I like to call it) last week -- he'll be heading there in the mornings from about 9am until 12noon, and so far, he is doing pretty well and is enjoying the new environment -- he gets along well with and likes his teachers, and from what Sarah has told me (as I've been staying with Hannah during the mornings), he's playing more with the other kids and learning and using more and more German...
--we have another brunch in a local church this week, and we're praying that we have a great turnout and that words and interactions will stick with people long after the brunch...
--Sarah is working with a couple of ladies to plan and pull together a big event to invite women to in November -- we're praying that all the little details will come together for them, and that God will provide everything that they need, following what He desires for this new endeavor...
These are just a couple of things that we are working with and through these days -- we would, as always, appreciate any thoughts and prayers and encouragement, and are so thankful for you and your interest in our lives...
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Here's a few pictures from our vacation...
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