Home for Christmas!

So HAPPY to be home with our son, Matt, for Christmas in Michigan!!!!!!!

December Greetings

December was a fun month for us as we celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary.  We visited some museums, ate out at new restaurants and enjoyed Old Town all decorated for Christmas.  We pray all of you will have a MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Merry Christmas from our home to yours!

There are two trees in Old Town. This one is in the Rotuse Square.

Streets of Old Town with no snow!



Another tree in front of the main Cathedral

Birzai Ministry Weekend

We were thankful to be invited to the church in Birzai for a weekend of ministry time.  Friday and Saturday we held a Marriage Seminar and Sunday Bob preached in the church service.


Bette Sue sharing about the Five Love Languages

Bob teaching on Communication

Sunday morning service

Pastor Linas praying for the children before they go to their class

Bob preaching with Mindaugas as interpreter

Vilnius Christmas Market

We had a nice time visiting the Christmas Market in Vilnius this year.  The main one is in front of the Cathedral.  A second one was held in front of the Presidential Palace specifically to benefit Non-Government Organizations that work with special needs.  During this market we had the privilege and honor to meet Lithuania's President Grybauskaite!

Entrance to the main Christmas market

We even got our picture with President Grybauskaite!



She talked with everyone and stopped at every booth

Our friend, Lyra, (and her husband, Jack) work with the
Rugute fund that helps children with cancer

The Food Bank fund helps our Teen Challenge centers,
children's centers and so many people across Lithuania!
Our friend, Tania, is on the left of the President.

The Presidential Palace

Preaching in Panevezys

We had the privilege of going to the church in Panevezys.  It was a great Sunday with many dear friends!

Bob had an encouraging message

Pastor Ramunas and the worship team

Our friend from Africa, Herman, sang a worship song in Swahili