SMALL GROUP

Back in April we began a small group in our home here in Schopfheim. We decided to meet weekly on a Monday night and one of the purposes for the group to start was to intercede for Schopfheim. There isn't a lively Church here and we believe God wants us to begin praying for this to happen. Friends of ours who moved to Schopfheim 2 years ago have been prayer walking actively around the village and we hope to do this also, especially when we are shopping and generally meandering around the place.

Last Monday night there were 7 of us in the group and we are praying God will lead us to more people in the area that would like to join us. As a guide we are using the 4 W's

WELCOME
WORSHIP
WORD
WITNESS

This means we can all take it in turns to lead one of these W's. A great idea and we hope to use this in the future as well.

This is an English speaking group at the moment, but we feel it needs to be a German group, though if it has English people in it, this is a great idea. Sometimes English people give a lightness to the group that otherwise might not be there. We are very excited about belonging to this group. We feel blessed and very encouraged at this time.

MY ROGER

One of the great things that has happened since we have been back in Germany in October 2009 is that Roger has had the opportunity to preach every month at Crossroads International Church in Basel. This is an English speaking interdenominational Church and has been going about 7 years. Approximately 120 - 150 people meet together each week. Currently they are looking for a new pastor and really need our prayers as they make this big decision. Here is the web address if you want to take a look. http://www.crossroadsbasel.ch Also you can access Roger's messages from this website. He will be preaching 3 times in June - 13, 20 and 27. Roger is currently thinking and praying about what he will speak on. He has some good ideas that are formulating!! Roger has given away most of his theological library to 2 young German guys who are studying for the ministry. Although this was a hard thing to do, we are both happy that Reuben and Matthias are able to benefit in this way. As theological students you never have any money!

We have been going to Crossroads regularly most weeks but have also been making an appearance at FeG Loerrach just to say hi to our many friends and keep in contact. Last Sunday we were treated to wonderful music by a very professional brass band (12 guys). The service was fantastic and we were so glad we were there. We are not sure when we will get another opportunity to visit, probably not until August.

We recently started a Small Group here in our home, but in English. We are 3 couples meeting and are very purposeful, following the 4 W's - Welcome, Worship, Word and Witness. We are so very blessed to have this time with special people before we head back to Australia. We are so encouraged each week by this group. We are also specifically praying for Schopfheim as there is not an alive, welcoming Church in this area. Both the State Protestant Church and the Catholic Church are without ministers at the moment. We also need to be specific about prayer walking when we go shopping, etc in Schopfheim.