(Train station to Church)
Bischofsheim, Germany

Gratitude filled the hearts of Dan and Tricia Dubbe and their church people at the open house for their new church building, formerly called the Bischofsheim Bahnhof (train station).
The train station, built in the late 1800’s, was the last stop before the mountains which separated it from the next largest city to the north. Hitler wanted to extend the tracks through, but his career was cut short in 1945. The station was closed in 1989 and was used as a storage and a carpentry shop. Now the Lord has allowed Dan and Tricia and their people to transform it into a beautiful worship facility.

At the open house service, there were so many people in attendance that they could not all fit into the auditorium. The town mayor was invited to speak shortly; he said he enjoyed this very “spiritual” time with the people. Dan Dubbe feels the reception was very good for the church in the community.

They have had visitors on a regular basis since the opening of this new facility. Besides their regular church services, their program offers various ministries including: small group Bible studies and discipleship, youth meetings, camp and evangelism. For many years, the station was a central point in town. Now in Germany, the land of the Reformation, the former train station will be used as a training station to win souls and disciple them for Christ.