We are now back in Siegen, after quite an adventure filled couple of months. After the spring semester was completed, we went back to the States. Our new grandson, Jamin Carmi Muller, was born May 4th, and we just had to see him! We also stayed a week to help Simeon and Alli with their work schedules, and help attend to their newborn blessing!
While we were in California, we were able to spend time with the rest of our family and friends. It was so wonderful seeing everyone again. Bruce's mom, Mary, had her 89th birthday, and all of Bruce's family came to celebrate. Mary was so filled with emotion having everyone around her. She's been having health problems, and this was a special gift to her.
The Lord opened up many opportunities to minister at several churches as well. We shared in CC Vancouver, CCVisalia, CC Escondido, Crossroads Community in Oceanside, and home fellowships. The pastor of CC Visalia, Bob Grenier, blessed Bruce with a wonderful gift. He paid for Bruce to attend the CC Pastor's Conference in Murrieta. That was such an unexpected blessing! Thank you Bob!
We flew back to Germany, only to spend a couple days before leaving for York, England. Our good friends, Dave and Nancy Sylvester, oversee the bible college there, and CCYork. They showed us around England, and we learned a lot of English history. They also asked us to teach and lead worship for their women's ministry and Sunday services. God richly blessed us , even in the midst of the relentless warfare we experienced there. Gave us a passion to pray for our brethren in England!
Now we are back in Siegen, and preparing for this coming semester. So much to do!! There are work projects (like painting the whole villa), class preparations, and various errands and chores, (like picking people up from airports!). This is a transition year for the college. Because of David Guzik leaving after 7 years, there's a transition of leadership and staff. We really need more students to register, as well as interns and staff. So, we covet your prayers for this next semester. Transition years are challenging, yet we know that God is faithful. The church here, CCSiegen, is behind the school, supporting it, and working with it. They also need our prayers for finances, wisdom in leadership, and extra hands for the college.
We look forward to the classes. Bruce will be teaching Apologetics, as well as a Monday evening class for the church; Psalms, and of course, Worship. We are planning to teach workshops as well, on various subjects, including Songwriting. We're praying for students that can play and lead worship to fill our many devotional times, etc.
We so covet your prayers, support, and fellowship. We know this will be an exciting year. As the days grow darker, God shines brighter. We don't have much time left in this world, and we want to keep working til we are home with Him!!! Til next time!
