Deutchland!!!!

We made it here in the Norte Country!!!! God was faithful during the whole 23+ hour trip! Going standby during major flight cancellations across the country was a challenge. Especially trying to sit together. But God intervened (thanks to all the prayers)and we got our flights, and even sat together! We had good flights. Not much turbulence or problems.

We arrived here on Wed @ 11 am. Another answered prayer: we were concerned about all the supplements and vitamins we brought over (enough for 6 months). Germany customs are very strict about vitamins, etc. But..... one of Bruce's suitcases was delayed for 1/2 hour. No one could find it. We prayed, and then it just appeared! By that time, everyone was gone, including the customs control . So we just walked through the area uninspected! PTL! We were met by Andrew, from the college . When we stepped outside, we felt the cold!!! We drove for a little over an hour. As we neared Siegen, it started to snow. Siegen is higher elevation than Frankfurt. We arrived at the college in a winter wonderland! We were shown our cute 1 bedroom apt, right across from the college!!! Originally, we were going to stay about a mile away in another apt. But the people are still living there for another month. So we are much closer. It's a cute newly upgraded place. All tile floors (which I'll have to get used to) and nice and bright and warm. Plus it will be so easy to get together with the students. We're right across from them!

Bruce taught Thursday morning his 2 1/2 hour church history class. Even though he was tired, God gave him the grace to do it!
We met with the staff and lots of students. We will be doing the worship class next week, and working with the students. We'll be developing those who are already leading worship here. There's lots of opportunity here for many things that need to be done.
Another couple here are Mike and Valerie Harrington. I met them in Israel, and they were over the bible college in Jerusalem. They had to leave because they had stayed there too long (7 years). They are working here with the administration paperwork, while Mike is teaching 2 classes. It's nice to be with them again!

The low here has been anywhere from 14-15 F. and the highs in the 20's. Next week is supposed to drop down to a low of 4F.!!! This is all new for me. I've never lived in a climate like this. But it's not bad outside if you dress warm! But inside is another story. We're used to in Seaside having doors and windows open all year. Love the fresh ocean air. But here you keep the windows shut so you don't freeze!! That means lots of dry heated air. We have pots of heated water going to put mist in the air!
Yesterday we went into Siegen to get a few things. They have a store here like home depot. It's even orange and white! We got a broom, shower mat, and little humidifiers that hang on the heaters( heated by hot water). By the way, this place is fully furnished, so we don't have to get much.
Our car will be arriving up north (3 hours) next week. Praying for good dry weather to get it.We don't have the right kind of tires here for snow/ice. I'll be happy to get our music equipment and other things.
We are praising the Lord for His goodness. He is faithful, and we trust Him for all that's in store. We never know what is around the corner, but we know Him, and He is good!! We miss you all, and are a little homesick, but know that God has put us here, and we live to do HIs will!
Until next time, "chooz" (bye) and may God fully bless you and keep you in His hand. A big THANK YOU for all those who have kept us in prayer. It surely has not been in vain!!
Love B&T