We find ourselves ending the summer in 2024 With so many elements to update it would be impossible to put into one blog post. so to keep this an enjoyable read we will make sure that we link you to our Facebook group page because that is the best place to stay in connection with everything that's going on at the house.

Erin spent 5 weeks at the house in late spring working to prepare the house for the missionary we did not yet know but knew God had in his sight. During this time the Lord not only introduced us to who we felt was supposed to fill this position but also to friends and people in our community around the house to help take over major projects. during this time we were able to fund and replace the old roof on the barn and completely rebrick the barn so it can be used for a community share space when we have visitors. There is a timeline of this on the Facebook page where you can watch the barn being done over time.

In June of this year we invited our very first long term missionary to live in the home and to take over Aaron's majority role as house manager and construction person! Michelle is slated to be on assignment in Elroy House until late fall or early winter of 2025. at this time we are awaiting her visa approval to stay in country long term and putting all of the elements in place in terms of living successfully in Germany. This includes her health insurance and other project specific elements. We encourage you to visit the Facebook page to stay up to date with all of the building projects that are being finished and started. Michelle's purpose and focus there will not only bring the house to completion but also to build community in Germany around the House. She's doing a fabulous job at serving in a local language school and several local churches. She's made several friends and is building community in the village of Wasserleben and Wernigerode.

Our goal is still to launch by fall of 2025 with two to four beta testing groups for each of the tours that we will lead. Will and Aaron will travel over in May of 2025 to check on the House project updates and to see the reality of that launch date. we covet your prayers and support at this time. this has now been an 8 year project and we are hoping that with the remainder time of someone being on site full time we will finally be able to bring you to this side of the world and to experience God's majesty through education and retreat.

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