Pastor Christian Kleinloh called Lisa Bruder to the front of the sanctuary to pray for her overseas journey. The 18-year-old German teenager fought back tears—she was leaving for a 6-month-long youth training program in Michigan and Texas to become better equipped for music ministry. Nurtured spiritually throughout her teen years at CC Heidelberg, she had handled ministry responsibilities well. Lisa had played on the worship team, served in children’s ministry, and helped wherever needed.

“It was certainly bittersweet,” said Lisa of the emotional send-off. “All my memories growing up revolve around this church. But I am excited to go and get a better understanding of what the Lord has in store for me.” Pastor Christian has witnessed Lisa maturing spiritually and becoming solidly grounded in God’s Word. “Lisa’s life is a great picture of the goal of this church’s ministry,” he said. “She has been a great student of the Bible and has grown through ministry challenges.”

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