Tuesday, July 17, 2012

25-YEAR CHURCH ANNIVERSARY

Donna and I were able to support the preparation and catering of a special event at our freie evangelische church in Kandern.  There were Saturday and Sunday activities and we were glad to see many in the church participating, with many guests and stories from the past.  One of the big challenges is to reach and grow more of the younger generations in the community.  We are glad to support the leadership and ministry vision as the church seeks its way forward.
 They put together a special choir to sing favorite songs from the 25 years
 Pastor Markus was the main host
 Deacon Oswald told special stories
 Daniel, also part of leadership on many levels, was a founding member of the church in his late teens
 Denominational leader Michael made some comments about playing well as the Body!
 We were glad to serve and be a part of the event!
 The church's Youth Center "Connexion" space on showcase - great place to grow ministry!
Baker Alex from the church made some excellent celebratory cakes!

Monday, July 16, 2012

Spring in the Forest

We had a number of good activities to help us engage people and enjoy our Black Forest landscape in the Spring season.

Ice cream "sundae feeding" party with small group girls.
 Feeding each others with awkward utensils!


Easter Visit from Mom George and German Cousins, Peter and Maria
 Walk thru the neighborhood above our home


 Another hike - to the nearby Lörrach Schloss Castle Rötteln


 Ladies in the castle - climbed the tower with Badische Flag - looking over city of Lörrach
 Easter meal together!


Special Outreach Event with our Kandern Church on May 1st Holiday
Working with church leaders Christoph and Klaus 
 Grilling Veal Wurst and Veal Cutlets 


A family walk around Kandern


 Down in  "Wolf's Canyon" right on the edge of Kandern


 Back out in the fields among the Black Forest cows!