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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 [...]

Moving on!

Johanna browses houses for sale in Johannesburg

Yes, folks, the Pillingers are moving on! After many discussions and meetings, our future plans are clarifying… In case you missed it: in October Steve will start a new job within Wycliffe; and next July, Lord willing, we’ll be moving to South Africa.

In July we met with Steve’s [...]

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 [...]

Potted History of the Pillingers (2)

For the last couple of weeks you’ve been biting your nails, wondering what brought Steve and Johanna together after Johanna turned him down like a bedspread. We will now put you out of your misery.

As we said last time, the idea was first mooted (in Steve’s mind) while we were both doing our training at [...]