September 2026
Further Developments Hello dear friends and family, Today we hit our 7-month mark living in Germany. God has provided us with a home we love, a church family, close friends, terrific neighbors, a rich ministry life, a rewarding job, all our financial needs met, and great hope for our future here. Thank you for being a part of this meaningful faith journey. Headed into the month of October, we pulled out our flannels and puffy jackets. The crazy summer heat finally subsided, and to kick off the autumn season in Kandern, we went for a ride on the Kandertalbahn (the seasonal passenger train). It was our favorite family outing yet! We enjoyed an hour and a half ride through the German countryside surrounding our home, and we enjoyed munching on soft pretzels, sipping coffee, and making new friends on the train. Orientation Thank you for your prayers during the month of August as we underwent 3 weeks split between new-staff orientation and all-staff orientation. We thoroughly en...