Please pray for wisdom that I could help the foreigners get a good grasp of the language and eventually connect them to a Japanese who can assist him long-term. Pray for continued favor with city officials and opportunities to share the hope we have.

Please pray for Donald's heart as he leaves his current friends and establishes new friendships. Pray for him to be able to listen and understand, and communicate to friends.

Please pray for Elliot's transition back home, and for continued friendships for him.

Thank you for partnering with us to bring the good news of Jesus Christ to the Japanese who have yet to hear the Name who Saves.

First let me first say the easy answer, we feel God is saying it’s the right place. That’s the easy answer because we could say that and you might just say okay. But really we have prayed for sometime about the right location for Envision France and Toulouse became the clear answer. The Spirit has been leading.

Collaboration has been a word that has been resonating with us a lot over these last few years. Working side by side with others, to see a bigger goal accomplished than we could accomplish on our own, has been our work and our goal here in France. So as we contemplated a move, collaboration was at the top of the list. In Toulouse there are many opportunities to collaborate. One collaboration is with Toulouse International Church, who has a vision to develop leaders and see them sent out. This aligns with the heart of Envision. Collaboration. There are other AM workers there who can collaborate to reach a different population of people on the move. There are a number of French Alliance churches which provide opportunities for collaboration.

We Envision working together to see missional leaders innovate and develop the local church and see people brought into the Kingdom! The Toulouse area is the fourth largest population center in France. Home to Airbus it is a very international city that brings people from all over the world together. As we have seen people on the move are often most ready to hear the truth of Christ. We look forward to how God will use Envision France, interns and teams to reach the people of Toulouse and plug them into communities of faith.

Practically speaking, there are some benefits also. First, Toulouse is less expensive than Paris, which helps keep the cost for teams and interns reasonable. This also opens possibilities for space rental if need be and more centralized housing opportunities. Secondly, the smaller city means transportation is managed easier. Transportation from city center to the airport is much quicker and more affordable. While a smaller city the airport still serves the world with many connecting flights, so flights for those coming are still similarly priced. People in Toulouse tell us the weather is better also. (that wasn’t a consideration but we aren’t complaining.)

Thank you for your continued prayers. A few updates for prayer (also see photos and videos):

1) MIGRANTS. The situation continues; migrants are trapped in this country, often in poor living conditions. Yesterday (Sat Feb 20) I visited a camp near Sarajevo at the invitation of one of our partners; we met with the camp manager (who is second in charge of the international organization leading migrant work in country), as well as a local construction contractor regarding near-term projects. PRAY for insight and wisdom regarding if and how to be involved.

2) CHURCHES. Local churches continue to be impacted by covid. Our church on Sundays is meeting strictly online. Another church had several people test positive a couple weeks ago. PRAY for strength, wisdom, rest, and courage to meet and share good news of the kingdom.

3) TEACHING. Due to student loan issues, our intern couple needs to return to the US early. Lia and I started to pick-up some of their English teaching this week. PRAY that this would go well, and that we would make connections.

4) CONNECTIONS. Speaking of connections: the longer we are in the country, the more people we are meeting: drinking coffee (here you often do not say "meet with someone" but "drink coffee together"), attending meetings, etc. PRAY that the connections would grow in depth and breadth. Lia has started Bible studies, in the local language, with some of her language helpers (believers) as discipleship.

5) TRAVEL. In April we hope to travel (in-country or neighboring country) for Field Forum, a gathering for our teammates from near-by countries. In May we hope to travel to the US for a two week visit, celebrating Karis' graduation from Wisconsin Lutheran College, and visiting our parents, families, and friends. Pray that the travel will be possible.

● Becca & Travis are working with a

language tutor. Pray the French

language would “cement” in!

● Pray for their continued good

health and for the kids in their

second week of school.

Daughter, Senior in High School

● Pray for open doors and favor for:

○ needed permits and office space for a new business venture

○ friends they are mentoring

● Their daughter is preparing for college in the fall. Pray for wisdom.

● Pray for continued good health as many church members are affected by Covid-19.

● What they are thankful for:

○ School is going well: In-person for S and school-from-home for A

○ A's new friend from their church youth group

○ L's niece, B, was born early and was able to avoid the NICU

● S continues to struggle with sleeping at night and concentration during the day. Pray for answers with his upcoming appointment with a neurologist,

● Pray for M’s tutoring of Somali immigrants & for L starting Outpatient Clinics.

Thank you, WGLD family, for your ongoing prayers. Because of COVID, we are definitely experiencing a season of ministry that is very different than we would have expected. Here are some current ways you can be praying for us and for the work in Berlin 1. Ongoing language learning. We all still have a long ways to go with German learning. The kids in particular are hitting up against academic challenges because of this. Please pray for wisdom in how to proceed with the kids education. 2. Ministry opportunities. Relational interactions are limited because of ongoing lockdowns in our city. Please pray for God to provide opportunities to connect with people and that He would make their hearts hungry for Him. Pray that Jesus would be the attraction, not anything from us. 3. Mental health. Please pray for encouragement for us. We have been under significant lockdown measures for a long time and it weighs on us. Also, winter in Berlin is long and dark and makes everyone here feel tired and depressed. BUT spring is coming!! That is our hope spiritually as well that times may be dark now, but joy is coming!
We appreciate that we are in this together with you and are not alone! Even in tough times we remind ourselves of that:-)

• We’ll be having a team retreat on March 5-10 to have times of worship together and also times to discuss our vision and plans for the future. Pray that God would give wisdom and direction. Pray that we would all find rest and renewal.