Exception Request for Germany Visa Rejected

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We were so disappointed to learn today, July 23, that the Church’s request for an exception that would allow us to enter Germany has been rejected.  No reasons were given. It may have been the result of the spike in new Covid-19 cases in the United States with 1/4 of the four million cases occurring in the past two weeks.  It appears we will have to wait for the borders to reopen to U.S. citizens before we can enter.

Needless to say we are crushed.  Our hopes were so high that an exception would be granted.  We just want to be there with our missionaries in Germany.  

I often turn to the scriptures when I am overwhelmed by sadness. My favorite scripture came to mind--Proverbs 3:5-6  :  “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.  In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” This scripture is so much easier to read than to apply.  BUT I am going to try to stop attempting to understand the reason our seemingly legitimate request was denied.  We will just continue to “wait upon the Lord” (Isaiah 40:31) and have the faith that “he shall direct [our] paths."

Thank you for keeping us in your prayers.  We so appreciate your love and support.

Dan & Debbie 



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