Neuburg
News
Prayer
Update from Ted and Diane Holzmann
(last
update July 23, 2003)
Dear
Prayer team, family and friends,
Ongoing
prayer items:
Martina
and Peter were
church-married at the end of September. One Bible study and two of the
elders and we were group from our church to the catholic ceremony. Diane
did sing the only solo in the service. This was a disappointment
that Ted was unable to participate. One of the elders meets with them
tonight (Oct. 22) after they canceled several other appointments. PRAY
for wisdom and clarity in their relationship to the Lord and to the
church.
Birgit
PRAY as she continues to struggle with the issue of staying single
or marrying a non-believer. She has good support through many who are
involved with her life though. She is faithfully involved in ministry. Her
recent attempt to leave the Roman Catholic church was hindered because her
Personal ID card had expired! Bureaucracy!!
Alpha
course The
home group that wants to take this on has been inundated by doubts and
spiritual/physical attacks. They realize that others from the church must
join them to carry the multi-week course through. Plans are going forward,
despite the setbacks, and it should begin late in January. PRAY for
the preparations; also for Ted who will be giving the lectures.
Falk
PRAISE that his weekly meetings with Ted are going well. They are just
reading and discussing the OT from creation forward. Growing up in the DDR,
Falk has no biblical background. Last week Ted and he read the chapters on
Joseph out loud. At one point Ted stopped to ask if he had any idea as to
what was coming. No, but this sure is exciting!, came the answer. Keep PRAYing
for his eyes to see and understand more of Gods grand scheme of
redemption.
New
praise and prayer items:
PRAISE
Several have indicated willingness to serve as moderators for worship
service. PRAY for their courage as they try out their talents and gifting.
PRAISE
We have heard of some definite fruit in some marriages from the
marriage seminar last spring. PRAY for it to continue and grow. Some
are not stable or just surface marriages.
PRAISE
Ulrike has asked Diane for regular time with her as a counselor and
friend. They have met twice and have scheduled another appointment.
PRAISE
Andy, Teds prayer partner, is engaged to a Christian woman from another
part of Germany. She has moved here. They plan to marry soon, but because
they wish to give witness to colleagues, neighbors, friends and family,
she is living / sleeping at our home until the wedding.
PRAISE
we had a WONDERFUL time with Laura and Alex when they came in September to
visit and get to know each other. They seem to have a great relationship
with each other and to the Lord. What more could one ask for in beginning
a marriage?!!
UPCOMING
EVANGELISTIC EVENTS in Neuburg
- On
November 13, Lutz Langhoff , a Christian magician (billed as Hamburgs
David Copperfield) will be doing two performances in the Neuburg
baroque stage theater: the citys cultural center. PRAY
that the city mayor accepts our invitation to be the honorary MC of
the evening. The theater holds 250. PRAY for full houses with many
non-believers present.
- On
December 12, Beate Ling, a popular Christian vocalist, will be
performing also in the theater. She will be performing an Advent
Concert. Again, PRAY for non-believers to be drawn to hear her
Christian message at this special time of year.
THANK
YOU for praying. We count on your prayer support.
Ted
and Diane
