visitors

I have the privilege of announcing that on the 15 of October, 2011 in the Frauenkirche of Memmingen, Germany, Katharina and Israel were, before the council of our friends and family (here in germany), married.

though being a male, i could have never imagined a more beautiful wedding. it was fully blessed.

what gave it the added touch was the dear ones who travelled to join us. from norway, switzerland or berlin... thank you all!

we praise God that the stress if finished and for such a payoff!

the following wednesday, my brother and his finacée came for a week to visit us.

it was really touching to have them here. i am very thankful for the family God has blessed me with. that fact that my brother would come across the world to see me... it means a lot.

with them we hit up some tourist spots.. castles, mountains, cities... and they got to know their new germany family as well as them getting to know their american family. :) God is neat how He brings the world together to praise Him.

other news....

i sent my passport and am waiting for my residence visa. PRAISE GOD.

we are officially moved in to our own place since two weeks ago.

my birthday in on monday... :)

lately my heart has been aching for God.. for india.. for time to worship Him and fellowship with others who want more of Him.

prayer points:

-for our marriage, that we get to know each other and to function as a team.

-that someday more of my family can come here.

-for financial freedom from debt. due to God's help, they are being paid off.. but it is taking some time and i desire complete freedom from it.

-that are hunger of fellowship and God would be satisfied.

-for friends to go rock/ice climbing, trekking and other weird crazy outdoor things together with.

-and for this time working, growing and listening...

-and for all those (sam, kamal, narender, niklas, josiah... etc..) who have and continually give up their own for others. for strangers. for enemies. for brothers to reach the prisoners of this world.

i think so often on the time that i had recently in rapid, building new friendships, enjoying old ones and getting to know my own heart more. i miss you all.

i pray that you understand how precious you really are, how loved and how much of a blessing you are to those around you. be richly blessed because of Jesus.

time for schluß...

much love and thank you for your prayers,

israel and kathy