God brought together wonderful church services through some of our own people and outside help.

God led that a new home group was founded – one for which we had hoped and prayed, but where reluctance had to be

one pastoral candidate was proposed to the elders by the denomination, and turned down

the Alpha course invitations were taken seriously and preparations made for a Jan. 27 begin.

six people joined the church.

Ted taught the first Alpha course on Jan. 27. He has found the prep work demanding, but satisfying. Gabi shared how her husband would not even think of coming. Two weeks later Gustav came, and – wonder of wonders! – today brought his family

Diane went to Columbia, SC for an intensive week course in Systematic Theology. The 900 pages of advanced reading and required reports/essays were all complete. She was graciously hosted by two different friends and offered the use of a loaner car by another family. Now she is working on the post-campus course work due in one month. (She wouldn’t tell you this, but her hubby is very proud of her 97% course average!)

Next Saturday (3/6) the elders meet with the next pastoral candidate. He looks like he might be “the” man.

We have been encouraged to consider four specific cities for our future. From March 14 -20 we will be on vacation and visit two and talk with those on location.

for clear leading in Neuburg as concerns the next pastor

for clear leading for us as to our future place of work

for continued good relations and unity within the Neuburg body

for all the home groups -- that they would be solid places of fellowship and learning

for the (now 4) Alpha guests who continue to come, hear and ask questions about a relationship with God

for the timing of the whole transition, peace especially for us in the midst of the uncertainties