Update from our Europe Field Director
Dear Rick & Paula,
As we mentioned in our last news letter Debbie and I have taken on a part time role of visiting other Cadence Staff and being whatever help we can be to them while our soldiers are deployed.
At the beginning of the month we led a staff get together where all of our house directors gathered for a day of sharing, praying and encouraging one another. We are finding the health of the missionary on the field is enhanced by times to withdraw from the regular schedule and talk and pray with others who are doing the same kinds of things. For Debbie and I, our staff experience was elongated by hosting overnight the day before and day after some staff who live 4 – 6 hours away from the event.
In the spring of 2008, Cadence International opened a new ministry to the Air Force at Spangdahlem Air Base. This new ministry is about an hour from where we live and Debbie and I were able to join Roger and Sheila for a mid week study. Their house was full and we had a great time interacting with the airmen and their families.
Our co-workers Roger & Sheila in Spangdahlem
God also allowed us to spend a weekend in Vicenza, Italy (where we also enjoyed sunshine and warm weather, as well as participating in the thriving ministry of Rob and Karen Hampton). Rob and Karen are doing a great job ministering to an Army community in Northern Italy.
Our co-workers Rob & Karen in Vicenza Italy
In Baumholder
Here in Baumholder we had Super Sunday on September 21. Thankfully had no rain, so the children could enjoy one more day outside on our playground, but the temperatures were cool enough that the adults opted for staying inside. We had over thirty folks from the community join us for this wonderful afternoon. It was a treat to have a couple drop by who used to come to the House when they were stationed in Baumholder as well as our new American neighbors from across the street.
Two great kids we love
Baumholder: A Community with Deployed Soldiers
We miss our soldiers and we regularly send them notes and birthday cards. From time to time they find time to write to us as well. It is always encouraging for us when we hear from them. We are really looking forward to their return. There have been several memorial services in September for men who were killed in action. We thank you for your prayers for our soldiers who are in harms way, and also all the victims of this war.
Thank you so much for faithfully giving to and praying for us, so that we can be here as your representative.
Sincerely,
Brad Ellgen
Festaburg
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