We were both joyful and sad to see our students come back from their
outreaches, and then graduate a week later. It was a great ending,
filled with many incredible stories of how God worked during their
outreaches, and reflecting on the transformations that had taken place
in the lives of each individual during this short six month period.
We had our final celebrations, and sent them back out into the world in the hopes that they caught God's vision for their lives, and that they will transform the nations.
New Baby!
After moving twice within 10 days at the end of February, we were
finally in our new home. A little more than a week later (March 6th,
2012) our second son Judah Immanuel was born! His birth was very quick
(only about three hours from the beginning of the strong contractions),
and he was able to arrive naturally (praise God!).
After moving twice within 10 days at the end of February, we were
finally in our new home. A little more than a week later (March 6th,
2012) our second son Judah Immanuel was born! His birth was very quick
(only about three hours from the beginning of the strong contractions),
and he was able to arrive naturally (praise God!).
March was a FULL month. New baby, new home, I (Dani) was
recuperating, and Simon started a new job. He recieved a part time
position teaching English at a company in the area. This means that two
days a week he teaches a few small groups conversational English. This
is a new challenge for him as he has never taught before, nor has he
ever taught a language. But he is starting to get into the swing of
things, and has ordered material to help him.
My sister Taylor lives with us now and she is now also staff on the
base with us. It's been an amazing blessing to have her here in our
home, and to be able to rebuild our sister relationship. For many years I
was away, and she was going through some rough teenage years. So it's
been great to be together, and enjoy each other (something new!). She
also loves helping with the kids. It's cool for us as a family because
this is the first time we are doing „discipleship within the home“. We
are really happy to be able to learn from one another and mutally do
some character building, but we are also really glad to be able to speak
into her life and encourage her.
God knew what he was doing when he brought her here. She arrived here
an unbeliever, and now she is so in love with God.. it's amazing. She
will be staying at least another year and a half here.
What Now!?
We spent a lot of time these last couple months (amidst all of the other happenings) trying to decide what we would do next. There are not only many opportunities to work anywhere here at the base, but there is always openings to pioneer, or start something new here. We prayed, discussed, took a rest, prayed, discussed some more. And after our friends Volker & Nara decided they would stay and lead the next coming September DTS, we decided that this was a good fit. Although, during the last DTS I would have said, "I don't want to staff ANOTHER DTS!" (because it was so FULL and BUSY - not because it wasn't worth it)... but my (Dani) heart changed, and I see there is a great need for a good team here whose vision is bigger than just a six month DTS. We want to see not just a nice program, but we want a place were there is authenticity and lives experiencing a lasting transformation that only Jesus can do. Read on the left hand side about Taylor who is a total miracle and clear work of God :)
We will be traveling in May to various events, where Simon will have the opportunity to speak. In June we will celebrate 40 years of YWAM Hurlach.. this will be a huge celebration. Simon will also be celebrating his 30th birthday! July we will be organizing three "Refreshing Weekends" open for all ages. Our focus will be intimacy with Jesus, and we will be experimenting with various forms of art and music. The end of August to the beginning of September we will be holding a "Mini-DTS" which will be a one week lecture phase, completed with a one week outreach phase.
We spent a lot of time these last couple months (amidst all of the other happenings) trying to decide what we would do next. There are not only many opportunities to work anywhere here at the base, but there is always openings to pioneer, or start something new here. We prayed, discussed, took a rest, prayed, discussed some more. And after our friends Volker & Nara decided they would stay and lead the next coming September DTS, we decided that this was a good fit. Although, during the last DTS I would have said, "I don't want to staff ANOTHER DTS!" (because it was so FULL and BUSY - not because it wasn't worth it)... but my (Dani) heart changed, and I see there is a great need for a good team here whose vision is bigger than just a six month DTS. We want to see not just a nice program, but we want a place were there is authenticity and lives experiencing a lasting transformation that only Jesus can do. Read on the left hand side about Taylor who is a total miracle and clear work of God :)
We will be traveling in May to various events, where Simon will have the opportunity to speak. In June we will celebrate 40 years of YWAM Hurlach.. this will be a huge celebration. Simon will also be celebrating his 30th birthday! July we will be organizing three "Refreshing Weekends" open for all ages. Our focus will be intimacy with Jesus, and we will be experimenting with various forms of art and music. The end of August to the beginning of September we will be holding a "Mini-DTS" which will be a one week lecture phase, completed with a one week outreach phase.
THEN the next DTS will begin: September 16th!!!
check out the website: http://thekingsdts.vze.com/
