Berlin IFFEC consultation

A number of our staff attended the IFFEC consultation held in Berlin Germany. It was a time of celebration and singing as well as listening to updates and new projects.

Some of the speakers were available for small group sessions, to further discuss topics.

Country leaders gave reports of challenges in their areas, and talked about new projects.

We broke bead together in one spirit, united in our goals and love for one another.

There was also opportunity to visit some local project in Berlin. I went to one from our partner organization the FEG in an area of town know as Pankow.

Coordinators to my town

I told John, Letha and Peter, that before we go to the French side of Marseille, we need to visit the North African side. The two cultures live very close together and often intertwine. The first stop was Ali's spice shop.

We took in all of the sights and SMELLS (wonderful) and purchased some dried fruit.

Then we did the more typical sidewalk cafe next to the Old Port.

Great weather and a great time together.

Peter took some of these photos.

Euro-Retreat 2007

Yes, once again Covenant staff were together for our annual retreat, this year held in a monastery near Santander, Spain. We had hoped for nice weather, but we found out that Santander is the "Seattle" of Spain. We had sunshine during our meeting, but the rain seemed to arrive just as free time approached.

One day was ste aside for business and presentations. It is good to hear what is going on around Europe.

We had our new Regional Coordinators, John and Letha, with us. It was a good introduction for them as they transition to Europe and to workin with us all.

Good size group this year with a lot of younger faces. PTL!