German Adventure (part three)

Well, I think that we have finally adjusted back to Tulsa time. (excuse the cheesy link)

What an adventure we had in Germany. It was great fun it to reconnect with our German friends, be used as an instrument of blessing into the lives of the churches there, and build up the local church worship teams. Also, I am so glad that we were able to give our girls the experience of overseas ministry at a young age. Thank you to my friends at Oase Gemeinde (Oasis Community Church) Schönebeck and Freie Christengemeinde (Free Christian Fellowship) Quedlinburg for opening your homes, your dinner tables (SUCH GOOD FOOD), your churches, and your lives to us! So, as promised, here are some fun pictures from our trip! Click on the pictures to open slideshow.

She slept like a rock!
She slept like a rock!
Ruth fought sleep valiantly, but in the end, slept so hard she snored.
Ruth fought sleep valiantly, but in the end, slept so hard she snored.
Driving!
This is the courtyard where we stayed, with the pastor of the Schönebeck church... beautiful old farmhouse in Biere, DE.
This is the courtyard where we stayed, with the pastor of the Schönebeck church… beautiful old farmhouse in Biere, DE.
Pretty, isn't it?
Pretty, isn’t it?
Harz Mountains
The pastor of the Schönebeck church and the Quedlinburg church, Uwe.
The pastor of the Schönebeck church and the Quedlinburg church, Uwe.
Pentecost Sunday at Oase Gemeinde! In Germany, Pentecost is a national holiday... they even get Monday off work!
Pentecost Sunday at Oase Gemeinde! In Germany, Pentecost is a national holiday… they even get Monday off work!
Oase Worship
One thing the Germans do exceedingly well: Cook out. 2 kinds of Bratwurst, Pork steaks, YUM!
One thing the Germans do exceedingly well: Cook out. 2 kinds of Bratwurst, Pork steaks, YUM!
Spending time with the people in the church.
Spending time with the people in the church.
Our good friend in ministry, Vic St Clair, Ruthie, and the Oase worship leader, Ines.
Our good friend in ministry, Vic St Clair, Ruthie, and the Oase worship leader, Ines.
One of our good friends, Dirk.
One of our good friends, Dirk.
Dirk's wife Steffi and Stephanie.
Dirk’s wife Steffi and Stephanie.
These homes are ~400 years old, and structurally sound!
These homes are ~400 years old, and structurally sound!
Again, new roads meet 400 year old homes.
Again, new roads meet 400 year old homes.
This castle/Abbey/fortress was operational in the year 936. That was a long long time ago.
This castle/Abbey/fortress was operational in the year 936. That was a long long time ago.
Driving miss Abby
Abby and Quedlinburg castle
Michael and Abby
Michael and Stephanie
Quedlinburg Roses
Stephanie and Ruth
More Quedlinburg
Abby curtseying in front of "my princess castle"
Abby curtseying in front of “my princess castle”
Uwe and Abby sitting on the mock thrones outside "Abby's castle"
Uwe and Abby sitting on the mock thrones outside “Abby’s castle”
Not sure we should be walking on that grass....
Not sure we should be walking on that grass….
Coffee
Sleeping Beauty
Steph was getting artsy with the camera.
Steph was getting artsy with the camera.
The heart of Quedlinburg. Old Germany at its finest.
The heart of Quedlinburg. Old Germany at its finest.
Did I mention how amazing the food was?!
Did I mention how amazing the food was?!
Ines and Abby playing at the Zoo!
Ines and Abby playing at the Zoo!
Brigitte and Ruth
Abby making the fire better
Abby making the fire better
Sister time on the plane home!
Sister time on the plane home!

Michael

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