week-end in Amberg

I received an invitation to come to Amberg to a church that was planted by my parents 1978. They had bought a building and did a great job renovating it.
I spoke on Isaiah 63, 1-8 in both sermons (Saturday evening and Sunday morning). I was also greatful for the very friendly acceptance and spent much time in counselling with various members and visitors before and after the meetings.
I was able to take the train on Saturday arriving well in time before the meetings began, and left Sunday after lunch.
The church is mainly composed now of folks that originally lived in the USSR before emigrating to Germany. They are of German desendency.
All the same, they have many divergent customs and expentencies from their "home-grown" German counterparts. So, sadly, quite a number of "home-grown" folks have left the church.
Will pray and see what the future holds, as the discussions with the church leadership were very intense and prosperous. They certainly want to understand and learn!