Sept 12

Dear Friends, Family, Loved Ones~

We have had an exciting summer here in Deutschland.
We came back from the States in the beginning of July, pretty tired from jet lag and our busy schedule. After recuperating for a while, God poured out some interesting opportunities for ministry.

The Calvary Chapel in Munster ( a city 1 ½ hours north of Siegen) invited us to give a weekend worship seminar for their musicians and others in the area. We taught on Saturday all day, and then Bruce gave the sermon Sunday, as Teresa and their team led the worship. 

We held several classes, then had a question/answer panel; the response was very positive. So many want to learn more about worship, and are eager to minister. The current worship leader, Laura Reeh, is a graduate from our school in Siegen. She’s doing a good job there, and God is blessing her ministry. We’re very proud of Laura!

In Siegen, we were involved in a street outreach. We teamed up with another young couple and played songs, and shared the good news. One of the girls that joined us, Carolyn, was also a student from the college, and leads worship. Several from the church in Siegen joined with us. So many young people are walking the streets downtown, looking for answers in life. It was a great  blessing to talk with them, and listen to their stories. Bruce looked like a dad..He was sitting on the sidewalk in front of McDonalds,  surrounded by young men, wanting to learn guitar, playing his guitar, and just talking with him. Was very cool!!

Bruce has been filling in for pastors that can’t preach on Sundays in different churches.

We led worship for a local Calvary in Neunkirchen during their midweek service…it was

great playing with people that we haven’t played with before, and watching how God unites our hearts because of His Spirit living inside of us. Teresa continues to help with worship at CCSiegen on Sundays.

This last week, we were in Austria at the CCCastle in Millstatt attending the EU Missions Conference. It was such a great time, fellowshipping with other missionaries , and servants throughout the EU and UK. We were reminded that God uses empty vessels, that are relying upon and being filled with His grace and equipping.  God answered many prayers as doors are opening for more opportunities to help churches with their growth in worship.. we have some upcoming conferences we’ll be giving, as well as praying  about developing an online worship program. You can join us in prayer for someone who is equipped in this high tech area to come alongside of us.

God answered our prayers for a dog sitter..we were getting desperate and posted on Facebook our need.. Jessica, a visiting intern from the States, responded, and blessed us with loving care for Ice during the whole conference!  God is so faithful to meet our needs. He loves to prove Himself strong on our behalf as we cry out to Him.

“And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus!” Phil 4:19

The fall semester is rapidly approaching. Next week, the students begin to arrive. We are preparing for everything, and praying that this next semester will bring life change.

We pray for strength to meet the demands, grace to love with God’s heart, and revival for all of us to be passionate about our Savior!

The work of God is endless…the needs are so great… Only through Christ can we bear the fruit He desires. Truly, without Him we can do nothing; but through Him we can do all things. May God continue to pour out His grace, His strength, and His favor on all your ministries, your families and your lives, to show forth His light in this dark world.

John 15:5  “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.”