Ann with Sister Theresia and Sister Ursula at the brunch

Thanks for your prayers for the Baubrunch (= “Building Site Brunch”) on Saturday! About 200 friends, neighbors and curious folk came to see what the remodeling was all about and hear about the vision God has given of a “working, living and learning community” in the midst of Berlin.

Each one received a little package with whole wheat cookies and a note for the day: “As Christians we want to contribute to a deep renewal of our society and our world by ‘helping to create a place from which the bright light of hope shines into the darkness of this world.’ (Friedrich von Bodelschwingh) For us, this means concretely that we want to tie faith and life together very closely and help people think in a fresh way about God and His relationship to us as human beings. ‘House Nazareth’ is to be a center for living and thinking in faith; this summarizes our wishes, hopes and goals.”

Pete and John at the corner of our street

It was wonderful that Pete and John, from the Philosophia International leadership team, could be here and help with the day. Frank, one of Daniel’s closest friends from childhood on, is beginning his doctoral work in Berlin and is living here and part of the “House Nazareth” community. He, Davin and Charissa lent their shoulders to the load, too.

Frank at the waffle table

All-in-all it was a wonderful time for all to catch a glimpse of the work God has started here. Please ask Him to make “House Nazareth” into a place of spiritual light in this strategic city!