What a joy it was for us to have our pastor and his wife visit us this week from our sending church in Cedarville, Ohio. Pastor Craig and Kathy are in Western Europe to encourage three missionary families sent out from Grace and to see the work and field first hand. How much more they are now equipped to communicate to others and pray for us more effectively. We are so thankful for the priority they place on missions and that we are viewed and treated as their extended church staff. Their visit was very timely and encouragement much needed as we continue to seek God's leading, direction and wisdom for the work here. We appreciated the fact that they too have been in our shoes as they have planted a church in southern California. Different cultures of course, but very similar struggles.
They arrived on Wednesday morning and left Saturday morning. We had two days of rain, but finally on Friday it cleared up just enough for them to view our gorgeous (now snow capped) Alps. They received a whirlwind tour of downtown Torino, met all but 1 colleague, attended ESL class, Bible study and lots of time in fellowship around the kitchen table. It was truly a wonderful time and we count it a privilege to serve alongside them. Thanks GBC for sending them our way!
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