For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. ~ Isaiah 9:6
Pray for Tyndale…
Give thanks: “Cup of the Brothers” Football tournament was a success in that we got to Germany and back safely…though didn’t fare too well on the scoreboard. Even so it was still a highlight in the semester for the 27 of us who went!
Matching campaign: Donations are being matched up to €100,000 until January 5. Please pray we reach our target!
Christmas Break: We are all in semester break until early January. We organize a Christmas Day lunch for the students every year – complete with gifts! Pray for rest and blessing for the whole Tyndale community in this season.
PHOTOS ABOVE: Cup of the Brothers Football Tournament between seminaries in Offenbach, Germany. We are the only seminary from the Netherlands!
Dean’s Account 2025 – A point of praise
Our Dean’s account is used to provide for student needs and is 100% funded by friends. Here are some of the things it covered this year:
-dentists visits (we have students who have never in their life been to a dentist!)
-winter coats, gloves, socks and thermal underwear for arriving students
-shoes
-bikes and bike repairs
-medications
-subsided student trips (including Cup of the Brothers in Germany)
-public transport for students for appointments at embassies and government offices (the train can be very expensive!)
-welcome packs for arriving students (toothpaste, soap, pens, SIM card etc.)
Tyndale does not have the funds to cover these kinds of expenses, however, many of these items are necessities. Some students arrive from warm African or Asian countries to cold Europe with only a pair of flip flops for their feet!
Thanks & Prayer
Answered prayer #1 Evangelism in the pub. We asked you to pray for “M.” Ken gave her a Dutch Bible and a Phil Yancy book wrapped in gift paper. When she opened it she began to cry. She gave Ken and Samuel a hug and was really moved. She said she would read them. Pray that she might come to our Christmas Eve service.
Answered prayer #2 Via Church. We finally have a legal status, charitable status and a bank account!
Continue to pray for Christmas our Christmas Eve service and a Christmas party with neighbours.
Julie’s Bible study. Please pray continue to pray for Dan (father of one of the girls) who is struggling with terrible pain from cancer that has spread extensively. Please pray for the whole family this Christmas.
Peace in Europe. That this Christmas season people will reflect on their need for our Lord and saviour in these uncertain times.
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Photo Above: Sarah, Sarah L and Julie with the women on the first trip in January.
Ghana Trip 15-24 December
Next week Julie goes to Ghana again with two Aussie friends (Sarah and her daughter, Hannah) to visit the women in the witch camps. They will make up a team of five women and will stay in one camp for four days. The ministry is lead by a Tyndale graduate (Sarah Azeka.) She will bring a cook who will make a Christmas meal for the whole camp. Aussie Sarah’s church has purchased solar powered devices for each woman that contains an audio of the whole Bible in their language. We will also make gospel bead bracelets. Please pray for open hearts and changed lives! Pray for wisdom and boldness (and protection) for this little team!
Photo left: view of the camp. We will be staying in one of these homes.