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ALL CHANGE!

It’s been a while since you heard from us, as we’ve been hopping from country to country for work, weddings and farewells. For Steve, that’s meant Kenya, South Africa, Thailand and Holland in just a couple of months! Quite a shake-up to the system.

So, what’s happening? Are we still going to South Africa later this [...]

WEDDING IN THE SUN

In a wonderful open-air ceremony on February 19th at Leopard Lodge above the Hartbeespoort Dam in South Africa, our daughter Jen (23) married Warren Melnick (26).

The setting was breathtaking, and so was the bride. It was a tremendous privilege for me to walk down the aisle with Jen, surrounded by the glories of God’s creation. [...]

Taking to the air

The Pillingers will very soon be taking to the air!

On Sunday 30th January I (Steve) will be flying to Nairobi en route to South Africa for our daughter Jen’s wedding. I’ll be in Kenya for a week to attend annual staff meetings with my new colleagues in our Africa Area administration, to which I am [...]

We have a date!

On 19th February next year Jen and Warren’s wedding will take place near Johannesburg, South Africa.

We’re delighted that they have at last been able to balance all the differing priorities and set a date. Jen is in South Africa now, staying with Warren’s parents; and of course wedding preparations have been going full steam ahead. [...]

Family news

So, what’s the latest news of our two young people, Stephen and Jen? Especially Jen, of course — we know you’re all anxious to hear about wedding plans!

Well, Stephen is coming out of an extended period during which he was initially unwell, and has been seeking God’s way forward. During this time the Lord has [...]

The lovebirds are together again!

Jen’s fiancé Warren arrived from South Africa this morning for a two-month visit — we were all delighted to see him, but none more so than Jen!

He’ll be house-sitting and boarding with friends in and near Thame during this period. He and Jen will have plenty of time to be together, and to discuss future [...]

Engagement!

Many of you will already have heard the great news that our daughter Jen is engaged! But in case you missed it…

The VERY lucky man (his own description!) is Warren Melnick from South Africa. They met in July in Rwanda; Jen was working there with Moucecore, a Rwandan affiliate of Tear Fund. While staying in [...]

Bananas and Conflict Resolution

Letter from Rwanda

Some of you may know that our daughter Jen (21) is out in Rwanda for three months. She is working part-time with MOUCECORE, a Tearfund affiliate, as well as gathering information on conflict resolution for her third year Anthropology dissertation.

We thought you might be interested in how she is getting on, so with [...]