November prayer letter

Dear Friends,
We’re on the home stretch. Our Home Ministry Assignment is drawing quickly to a close. We are very thankful for God’s protection over the many miles driven and for all the people we could see and reconnect with. We are grateful for God’s provision as well. All the bills are paid and a large part of our support shortfall has been pledged. But we are still in need of some monthly support and special gifts in order to return to Germany as planned on December 28. Perhaps you can help. You can learn how at: BACKTOGERMANY.BLOGSPOT.COM.

Not long ago, we got this upbeat update from Uli Rothstein, the German pastor and co-founder of our second church plant: “We were able to have our church weekend retreat the middle of October with more than 70 participants! There was plenty of time for talking, laughing, playing, meditating, praying, singing, learning, eating, and just basically having a great time together. For some who are relatively „new“ in the church, it was a good opportunity to start feeling „at home“ in our fellowship. Shortly after the retreat 8 people interested in becoming members, attended our membership seminar. At the end of November we are planning another Baptismal Service, when possibly 4 dear people will take this important step in their faith journeys.” I am scheduled to preach there on January 7 – just a week after our return. We love going back to see the growth and changes and of course many dear friends and children in the Lord. That will also be the week we celebrate 15 years of ministry in Germany!

Please pray for us as we tie up loose ends and enjoy time with our family these next few weeks. We are grateful to be celebrating our first Christmas in 15 years in North America. We are looking forward to having both Sam and Roy with us and to being close to Sue’s parents and brother Sam and his family in Colorado. Pray that we would be able to return to Germany not only fully supported but also with renewed vision and energy. Pray that God will lead us to just the right future ministry opportunities and give us wisdom as we choose. As our ministry grows, we are being challenged and stretched. Pray that God would use us as never before!

With Thanksgiving,

Jason (and Sue)