The Feast was blessed with stunning, sunny weather and a beautiful fall environment in the Black Forest.

The daily messages during services pointed to the coming Kingdom and conveyed a sense of urgency, hope and reassurance. Special music proved to be a real highlight and contributed to the festive atmosphere.

Attendees enjoyed a wide variety of activities, including a welcome evening, women’s brunch, women’s and men’s discussion, teen studies, children’s Bible lessons, a formal dance evening with a live musician, a karaoke evening and a farewell evening.

This year’s bus tour went to Colmar, France. The day was wonderful with the charm of the old town of Colmar, the beautiful sunny weather, Elsassian chocolates and cakes, and a quaint river walk through Little Venice.

Children and their parents had the opportunity to test their senses at the Haus der Sinne in Grafenhausen. Volleyball and senior bowling were highlights for the sporty. During the Feast three new members were baptized and welcomed to God’s family, and Heinz Wilsberg was ordained as an elder.

As always, time flew by quickly, but the atmosphere of unity, peace and joy made it another memorable feast.