The Snyders in Germany

As we were out in the city during the large festival we met an acquaintance who asked what we were doing.  I honestly responded that we wanted to tell people about Jesus.  He, a Christian by name but not lifestyle (1 John 2:6), said “hey man you got to cool it with this Jesus stuff.  I don’t know if you realize but people...

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                “When it rains it pours” and I don’t mean that in a metaphorical sense this time.  It was literally pouring freezing rain last night as we went out to reach out for the conclusion of our three week Evangelism Course.  It was hard trying to find people ready to talk in the miserable weather.  There...

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Prayer Artillery Support Requested - co-ordinates as follows:  10. 7, 14, 21.14 October on the 7th, 14th and 21st we are going to be doing an Evangelism Workshop for our church and those around us with an outreach on the last day.  We are calling it "Harvest 2014".  Finally we hope to equip the believers with the tools they need to effectively share...

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God has been so merciful in opening doors before us.  Here are a few recent happenings. Germanizing: I took my first German test to see where I stand and according to it I am at C1 (level 5 of 6) that is technically good enough to study at German Universities (which are free fyi).  High School Campus Bible Study: We are catching a...

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Something The Lord has been teaching me lately is the power of our words.They can build up or tear down,They reveal the things of our heart,They cannot be unspoken. My biggest problem isn't usually what I say, but how I say it.I have disrespected, belittled, insulted, and hurt my husband,family, those close to me, by poor tone of voice.Whether from anger, irritation, or sarcasm...

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God has been so merciful in opening doors before us.  Here are a few recent happenings High School Campus Bible Study: Things keep coming together to begin a Bible Study on the local public High School for pre-University students.  I’m super excited about this opportunity and I pray that many come to faith through it.  Perhaps more importantly is to pray that the...

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Yesterday was the last day on our old visas.  Thank God we have shiny new ones coming in the mail.  Thank you for those who were praying for our renewal.  We got to see great favor with the Visa-man and now we are going to have TWO more years to stay here in Germany.  God and his people have done an awesome job...

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So Aaron met with the Visa man yesterday to inquire about all that would be needed for us to reapply. I can't say it went as we were hoping.Mr. Visa man, although not knowing our financial state yet,Thinks we do not have enough resourcesAnd suggests I should find a job.Aaron and I both applied this morning at an employment office,But my appointment isn't even...

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My first Pastor's Conference this week in Siegen, Germany was no let down.  It was an amazing time getting to know all the wonderful people there.  David Guzik (Calvary Santa Barbara) returned with guess speakers again and brought some great messages.  But as David so well put it "the real confering takes place between sessions."  I was so incredibly encouraged to hear of...

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This week was the evangelical alliance prayer week in Lippstadt. The goal and hope is that the body of Christ in Lippstadt comes together nightly at a different church every night to pray with one another. Sunday morning Aaron had the pleasure of bringing a greeting from our church to a Pentecostal church around the corner,it started at 10am. we arrived early as...

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I don't know how many times I have felt the sense that I am "just" a mom... that staying at home with my children is not a valuable job that the daily cooking  cleaning shopping teaching  training disciplining playing cuddling loving etc. aren't very valuable but then, I remember. I remember that all those things are so very important. so very important because...

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2014 Vision: To heal and help existing churches while planting new fellowships Goals: Love and strength to grow through increased unity among the believers in Lippstadt Increased individual development and participation through small group gatherings January Young Adults Group -pray for Aaron to receive wisdom, vision, strength and courage  as he takes over leadership of the young adults group - please ask God...

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