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May God bless you- Doug and Jennifer Your partnership enabled us to study hard and become better prepared for the mission field ahead. Every week, we are meeting with numerous couples, hearing stories and equipping many to serve in their neighborhoods and churches. Thank you for your generosity and your part in building up the kingdom! TeamWittenberg News Preparing to serve as CO Regional Missionaries with FamilyLife (a ministry of CRU) Doug and I were immensely blessed to be able to spend two weeks in Orlando on the Rollins College campus, taking two graduate level seminary Bible classes through the Institute for Biblical Studies. This is Cru’s own in-house institute for equipping staff for the mission field, in the US and abroad. We took two classes, Intro to Christian Theology and Bible Study Methods. Four hours of lecture a day, plus many pro- jects, papers and homework as- signments. We conducted a total of six “Worldview Surveys” with fam- ily members and people on the street. Such a privilege to enter into conversations about faith, and their thoughts about who Christ is and what it all means! Back to School Back to School Back to School Back to School (for Doug and Jennifer!) (for Doug and Jennifer!) (for Doug and Jennifer!) (for Doug and Jennifer!) Thanks to your faithful partnership (prayerfully and/or financially!), we are Thanks to your faithful partnership (prayerfully and/or financially!), we are Thanks to your faithful partnership (prayerfully and/or financially!), we are Thanks to your faithful partnership (prayerfully and/or financially!), we are 80+% funded for our full 80+% funded for our full 80+% funded for our full 80+% funded for our full-time ministry! If you feel led to invest in our time ministry! If you feel led to invest in our time ministry! If you feel led to invest in our time ministry! If you feel led to invest in our remaining monthly needs, we would love to share how you can do that! remaining monthly needs, we would love to share how you can do that! remaining monthly needs, we would love to share how you can do that! remaining monthly needs, we would love to share how you can do that! We feel the urgency every day to get on the field, and know God is We feel the urgency every day to get on the field, and know God is We feel the urgency every day to get on the field, and know God is We feel the urgency every day to get on the field, and know God is faithful as we wait! faithful as we wait! faithful as we wait! faithful as we wait!

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  • May God bless you-

    Doug and Jennifer

    Your partnership enabled us to study hard and become better prepared for the mission field ahead. Every week, we are

    meeting with numerous couples, hearing stories and equipping

    many to serve in their neighborhoods and churches.

    Thank you for your generosity and your part in building up the

    kingdom!

    TeamWittenberg News Preparing to serve as CO Regional Missionaries with FamilyLife (a ministry of CRU)

    Doug and I were immensely

    blessed to be able to spend two weeks in Orlando on the Rollins

    College campus, taking two graduate level seminary Bible

    classes through the Institute for Biblical Studies. This is Crus own in-house institute for

    equipping staff for the mission field, in the US and abroad.

    We took two classes, Intro to Christian Theology and Bible Study Methods. Four hours of lecture a day, plus many pro-

    jects, papers and homework as-signments. We

    conducted a total of six Worldview Surveys with fam-ily members and people on the street. Such a privilege to enter into conversations about faith, and their thoughts about who Christ is and what it all means!

    Back to School Back to School Back to School Back to School

    (for Doug and Jennifer!)

    (for Doug and Jennifer!)

    (for Doug and Jennifer!)(for Doug and Jennifer!)

    Thanks to your faithful partnership (prayerfully and/or financially!), we are Thanks to your faithful partnership (prayerfully and/or financially!), we are Thanks to your faithful partnership (prayerfully and/or financially!), we are Thanks to your faithful partnership (prayerfully and/or financially!), we are 80+% funded for our full80+% funded for our full80+% funded for our full80+% funded for our full----time ministry! If you feel led to invest in our time ministry! If you feel led to invest in our time ministry! If you feel led to invest in our time ministry! If you feel led to invest in our remaining monthly needs, we would love to share how you can do that! remaining monthly needs, we would love to share how you can do that! remaining monthly needs, we would love to share how you can do that! remaining monthly needs, we would love to share how you can do that!

    We feel the urgency every day to get on the field, and know God is We feel the urgency every day to get on the field, and know God is We feel the urgency every day to get on the field, and know God is We feel the urgency every day to get on the field, and know God is faithful as we wait!faithful as we wait!faithful as we wait!faithful as we wait!

  • Invest in your preInvest in your preInvest in your preInvest in your pre----teen or teen in a way that teen or teen in a way that teen or teen in a way that teen or teen in a way that

    will impact him/her forever!will impact him/her forever!will impact him/her forever!will impact him/her forever! Special Partner Offer: Passport to Purity Special Partner Offer: Passport to Purity Special Partner Offer: Passport to Purity Special Partner Offer: Passport to Purity

    FREE to the first 5 who respond!FREE to the first 5 who respond!FREE to the first 5 who respond!FREE to the first 5 who respond!

    Your child begins the journey into adoles-Your child begins the journey into adoles-Your child begins the journey into adoles-Your child begins the journey into adoles-

    cence in a different world than you experi-cence in a different world than you experi-cence in a different world than you experi-cence in a different world than you experi-

    encedencedencedencedone of sexting, bullying, social one of sexting, bullying, social one of sexting, bullying, social one of sexting, bullying, social

    media, online stalking, and moral relativism. media, online stalking, and moral relativism. media, online stalking, and moral relativism. media, online stalking, and moral relativism.

    Innocence is under attach and you cannot Innocence is under attach and you cannot Innocence is under attach and you cannot Innocence is under attach and you cannot

    win the battle with a single awkward talk, nor win the battle with a single awkward talk, nor win the battle with a single awkward talk, nor win the battle with a single awkward talk, nor

    a strict set of rules. The primary defense for a strict set of rules. The primary defense for a strict set of rules. The primary defense for a strict set of rules. The primary defense for

    your child is a strong relationship with you, your child is a strong relationship with you, your child is a strong relationship with you, your child is a strong relationship with you,

    his/her parent, and with God.his/her parent, and with God.his/her parent, and with God.his/her parent, and with God.

    FamilyLife has developed Passport2Purity FamilyLife has developed Passport2Purity FamilyLife has developed Passport2Purity FamilyLife has developed Passport2Purity

    (P2P)) to assist you in building heart(P2P)) to assist you in building heart(P2P)) to assist you in building heart(P2P)) to assist you in building heart----totototo----

    heart communication with your preheart communication with your preheart communication with your preheart communication with your pre----teen/teen/teen/teen/

    teen while laying a foundation of purity that teen while laying a foundation of purity that teen while laying a foundation of purity that teen while laying a foundation of purity that

    will prepare them for the turbulent years will prepare them for the turbulent years will prepare them for the turbulent years will prepare them for the turbulent years

    ahead. Topics include: love, peer pressure, ahead. Topics include: love, peer pressure, ahead. Topics include: love, peer pressure, ahead. Topics include: love, peer pressure,

    choices, body changes, sexuality, and dating choices, body changes, sexuality, and dating choices, body changes, sexuality, and dating choices, body changes, sexuality, and dating

    relationships. Through the shared listening relationships. Through the shared listening relationships. Through the shared listening relationships. Through the shared listening

    experience (5 CDs), object lessons, and experience (5 CDs), object lessons, and experience (5 CDs), object lessons, and experience (5 CDs), object lessons, and

    guided conversations of a P2P weekend get-guided conversations of a P2P weekend get-guided conversations of a P2P weekend get-guided conversations of a P2P weekend get-

    away, you can set your son or daughter on a away, you can set your son or daughter on a away, you can set your son or daughter on a away, you can set your son or daughter on a

    journey of moral integrityjourney of moral integrityjourney of moral integrityjourney of moral integrityand strengthen and strengthen and strengthen and strengthen

    the bond between you. This lays the the bond between you. This lays the the bond between you. This lays the the bond between you. This lays the

    groundwork for many other conversations groundwork for many other conversations groundwork for many other conversations groundwork for many other conversations

    as your child matures. as your child matures. as your child matures. as your child matures.

    It is suggested that the materials be com-It is suggested that the materials be com-It is suggested that the materials be com-It is suggested that the materials be com-

    pleted during a weekend away from home, pleted during a weekend away from home, pleted during a weekend away from home, pleted during a weekend away from home,

    as the child may be more open to discussing as the child may be more open to discussing as the child may be more open to discussing as the child may be more open to discussing

    the topics away from his or her normal en-the topics away from his or her normal en-the topics away from his or her normal en-the topics away from his or her normal en-

    vironment. If this isnt possible, the mate-vironment. If this isnt possible, the mate-vironment. If this isnt possible, the mate-vironment. If this isnt possible, the mate-

    rial can be completed over a period of four rial can be completed over a period of four rial can be completed over a period of four rial can be completed over a period of four

    or five weeks.or five weeks.or five weeks.or five weeks.

    SUMMER...A great time to invest SUMMER...A great time to invest SUMMER...A great time to invest SUMMER...A great time to invest

    in your teen/prein your teen/prein your teen/prein your teen/pre----teen in a teen in a teen in a teen in a

    significant way!significant way!significant way!significant way!

    Passport to

    Purity (P2P)

  • Family News Stella and Louise had a fabulous time at Camp Barnabas in JuneGod met them as they cared full-time for precious

    wheelchair-bound teenage girls...quite an experience sharing

    Gods love and compassion in that way! The siblings are all enjoying being together for the

    summer.camping in the backyard, book club with friends, etc!

    Home - 303-771-3875

    Doug cell - 303-359-5319

    Jen cell - 303-359-3619

    [email protected]

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    The Wittenberg The Wittenberg The Wittenberg The Wittenberg Family: Doug, Family: Doug, Family: Doug, Family: Doug,

    Jennifer, Louise (16), Jennifer, Louise (16), Jennifer, Louise (16), Jennifer, Louise (16), Stella (16), Jacob (13), Stella (16), Jacob (13), Stella (16), Jacob (13), Stella (16), Jacob (13), Andrew (9), Micah (7) Andrew (9), Micah (7) Andrew (9), Micah (7) Andrew (9), Micah (7)

    and Luke (2.5)and Luke (2.5)and Luke (2.5)and Luke (2.5)

    24 hours a day24 hours a day24 hours a day24 hours a daywww.familylife.com! Also check www.familylife.com! Also check www.familylife.com! Also check www.familylife.com! Also check out new FamilyLife apps

    out new FamilyLife appsout new FamilyLife appsout new FamilyLife appsconnect with FamilyLife

    connect with FamilyLife connect with FamilyLife connect with FamilyLife Today radio from your phone!

    Today radio from your phone!Today radio from your phone!Today radio from your phone!

    If you are receiving this update letter for the first time, Welcome! To learn more about our

    ministry, visit www.wittenbergfamilylife.com.To invest financially in our critical

    work in CO and surrounding states, go to https://give.cru.org/0638540

    .thank you!

    Camping in the Camping in the Camping in the Camping in the

    backyard!!backyard!!backyard!!backyard!! The MidThe MidThe MidThe Mid----

    Career Gang Career Gang Career Gang Career Gang

    at IBS!at IBS!at IBS!at IBS!

    Our IBS Small Group, where Our IBS Small Group, where Our IBS Small Group, where Our IBS Small Group, where

    we were privileged to get to we were privileged to get to we were privileged to get to we were privileged to get to

    know many fabulous recent know many fabulous recent know many fabulous recent know many fabulous recent

    college grads, who are college grads, who are college grads, who are college grads, who are

    joining Cru Staff!joining Cru Staff!joining Cru Staff!joining Cru Staff!