This past weekend, we said our goodbyes.  Saturday evening many of our good friends were able to gather for a barbecue.  On Sunday, we had the opportunity to see old friends and speak briefly at our previous church (Christ Community), and then say goodbye to the church we've been serving for the past two years (Overland Park).  While we are excited for this new change, it was difficult to say goodbye to people we love!  Though, as one good friend has said, this is not "goodbye," it's "see you later."

On Monday morning, we left Kansas City, had a pit stop in Chicago (where Jason proudly wore his Cardinals hat), and boarded a plane for an overnight flight to Zurich, Switzerland. Our travel day was thankfully uneventful however it was long and tiring.  Carter did OK on his first transcontinental flight.  Once he finally fell asleep (about 11 pm), he slept until landing.  Since then, we have begun to settle into our wonderful on-campus apartment.  We have met some other volunteers and shared a meal and conversation with the Arnolds (rector) and other staff and faculty.    

This evening, we took the car out for a spin to the neighboring city of Gaelingen, Germany.  It was the first time Jason had driven a manual transmission in several years!  Regan will be learning on the farm roads in the coming weeks (months).  We did some grocery shopping at an Aldi-like store called Lidl.  With German-English dictionary in hand, we perused the aisles of cheese, cold cuts, and chocolate which provided for a nice dinner and dessert.  Of course, Carter needed ice cream so that was included as well.  Tomorrow begins the faculty retreat where we'll prepare for the students to arrive the following week.  Until later...

This past Sunday, we announced my resignation from Overland Park Church of the Nazarene where I have been serving as associate pastor.  This is a wonderful community of faith where we have come to love so many people.  Once we got home from church, we collapsed into an exhausted, emotional heap for about 2 hours and then got back up to go finish cleaning our house and prepping it for our renters who moved in yesterday.  Change is hard...

Dear Family and Friends,
We are excited to share news of an upcoming transition in our lives! Beginning August 17th, we will be serving in volunteer ministry on the campus of European Nazarene College in Busingen, Germany.  EuNC trains and equips students to be leaders in their churches and communities.  It is affiliated with MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe, Kansas.

Jason will be teaching Bible and theology courses and serve as a chapel advisor.  Regan will be teaching English and research methodologies.  She will also assist in technology.  Carter will serve as the campus two-year old.  :)

Our ministry assignment will last from August 2009 – June 2010.  God has been faithful to work out the details as we’ve prepared for this opportunity.   We trust that He will guide our steps in the year ahead.

We appreciate your prayers during this upcoming year. Please pray that God would prepare our hearts and provide for our needs. Also pray that God would bless the community we will be serving and that God would use us to further His Kingdom in Europe.

As volunteers, we are responsible to raise most of our funds.  If you would like to participate through a tax deductible donation to help cover the costs of ministry, here are two options:

1) Online giving at this website: http://web.nazarene.org/goto/veaches

2) Checks should be made out to: General Treasurer, Church of the Nazarene.  Do not make them out to us, or you will not be eligible for a tax deduction.  Please include Veach/MissionCorps/Switzerland on the memo line of your check in order for the funds to go to the correct place.  All checks should be mailed to:

Global Treasury Services
Church of the Nazarene
P.O. Box 843116
Kansas City, MO 64184-3116

Thank you for allowing us to share this adventure with you! 

Jason, Regan, and Carter Veach