Here are Bob and Angie Valtman, who came to visit Berlin during Thanksgiving. They were a blessing to us by encouraging us, bringing greetings from Ohio and bringing books that are helping to reshape Rock Berlin. One book is called Simple Church by Rainer and Geiger.
Thanks Bob and Angie. (Bob said he never looks at the blog, so we could use any pics we wanted:)
The next visitor was my son, Matt Schade of North Carolina. We had a great time taking Matt to the Christmas markets. He really enjoyed the different foods and sights. Plus, Matt helped us pick out a Christmas tree and set it up. We probably haven't done that together since Matt was a teenager.
The next guests were nephew, Ken Prabucki and wife Jamie. Jamie's parents, brother and a cousin, also came along. We a had a lot of fun taking them around Berlin and we made sure to have Christmas dinner together. It was great having them all visit.
Rock Berlin had a Christmas Eve service at 4p.m. followed by a party for several people who did not have family to spend Christmas with. Our guests participated and made a special time even more special.
On March 1, Rock Berlin will switch from Saturday evening services to Sunday mornings. One reason is that Rock Berlin has changed with the birth of several babies over the past 14 months.
And some babies are still being awaited.
Here is Betti Holz, who is carrying twins. She is due this spring.Below is the most recent birth, Luke Emmanuel Goering, born Jan. 25. His parents, John and Stephi, are key leaders at Rock Berlin.
There is a pictorial of how 2008 ended and how 2009 is beginning.
Thank you for your prayers for the misnitry at Rock Berlin. We are praying for a year of God doing amazing works in Berlin. We give God all the glory and praise. He is awesome!
