Seems like we are in a time of expansion and no, I am not talking about waistlines.  When we were younger the thought of retirement always sounded great to us. It would allow us the time to do all of the things we wanted, when we wanted.

Still sounds good now that I write it down ... anyhow .... But now that we are closer to "that age" we realize there is so much left to do that retirement isn't really an option. The next 20 years will be the most productive in our lives because we are in a better position to do everything we are supposed to be doing for the Kingdom of God. We are still very glad to be where we are, doing what we are doing with expanding duties and responsibilities.  We have actually learned a few things over the last 35 years. What happened in February?

Church in Bonn, Germany

February is always a travel month but church continues of course.  After we left for the US, Alexander, our associate pastor ministered and took care of the church along with the great team of leaders and volunteers. I started out the month ministering on "God is on our side". A basic message that every one needs to know.  Alex has been doing a series on Transformation Facts.  You can now sign up for Podcasts of these services.  Just go to www.rhema-germany.de and you will see a place on the right side of the site.

I have really enjoyed the leadership evenings the past few months with the church leaders. Over the past 20 -25 years I have had so many questions about church, church government and leadership. After a lot of questions, study, life and church experience I think it is all coming together ... what a journey.

Training Centers

We have a couple of ways we do Training Centers.  One is starting and administrating ourselves with our team from Bonn. The other is through partnership with other minister leaders in countries that have proven themselves and know that country or area of the world.  For these we do more to facilitate the vision then administrate. Both of these strategies have worked well so far. And the possibilities are almost endless as we go forward.

Here are 2 pictures of the RHEMA Europe Team. We met together in France last October.  God is using this group to reach this continent and beyond. And "Yes" that is the Mediterranean Sea in the background. :>)

Thanks again for being the best friends in the world. Our lives are richer because of you and we are stronger because of you. Together we are reaching the world with the life changing message of Jesus Christ.


John & Michelle Grunewald