Last week flew by as I made a trip to Goshen on Tuesday.  I used the Mennonite Historical Library, had supper with Jenna, then we went to a presentation on the Year of the Anabaptist in Switzerland.  It was interesting since we had been there and knew what the presenters we talking about.  Wednesday I used the library more, visited Ruth Kauffman and JL Burkholder and used the new library at AMBS.

I continue reading Acts and in various articles about Anabaptist Vision.

Life from Jesus is true reality!    + Cal +

PS Sunday we will be presenting reflection from our travels at Science Ridge MC.

European Log 6

July 25, Wednesday - After saying Auf Wiedersehen to the Weisert’s, we hopped in the minivan for the Black Forest. We stopped in Tititsee. What a beautiful village right next to a lake surround by the Black Forest. A lot of shops and people we found. We also saw thousands of Cuckoo clocks.

In this area, Michael Sattler gave himself to the Anabaptist movement after working as the Abbot of a monastery in the Black Forest. He traveled in this area a lot. I imagined him traveling as we headed to the village of Schleitheim, where early Anabaptist affirmed a confession of faith together. Michael prepared much of the first draft. We found the director of the Scheitheim museum who then met us at the village museum. We explored a room with Anabaptist displays including a 1550 copy of the Scleitheim Confession. Amazing.

After a short journey we found ourselves at the Rheinfalls near Schaffhausen. The power of the river impressed us all. The roar. The foam. The huge volume of water! What an amazing sight. To view the falls we started at the top of a hill in a castle and worked our way down to the river. It cost one Swiss Franc - about .75 - to see this phenomena of creation.

As we approached our Youth Hostel for the evening, Bob Carter greeted us. What a treat to then share the evening with Bob - supper in an outdoor café, walking around the old town of Schaffhausen, finding ice cream and visiting along the Rhine River. Awesome company, the perfect weather, great food brought the conclusion to our final day in Europe.

July 26, Thursday - After an early breakfast we took off for the Zurich Airport. Here the road led us back into Germany. We spent some time at the boarder, we drove in Germany a few miles and then were waved on coming back into Switzerland. We fueled up. We ran into some construction. Finally we made it to the airport and checked the van back in. 3936 kilometers traveled. Thanks for safety, O Lord! We boarded immediately and took off for Philadelphia at10:25 am.

Steve and Eldon Eigsti picked us up at O’hare. We were all a bit exhausted after traveling with the sun all day long.

Our trip exploring Anabaptist/Mennonite life and history was over. What varied and amazing experience to ponder. What major blessings to meet new friends in Christ. What rich family experiences. The Lord is good!