Invitation to the 35th European Second Generation Blessing Preparation Workshop

To : All Regional Leaders, National Leaders, City Leaders and HARP/Youth Leaders From : Geros Kunkel Refer : Invitation to the 35th European Second Generation Blessing Preparation Workshop Date : 31/10/13 Pages including this front page: 2 Please ensure that a copy of this letter is given to all Second Generation over 17 years of age and their Parents in your country.

Invitation to the 35th European Blessing Preparation Workshop for 2nd Generation Blessing Candidates and Parents

It is my pleasure to inform you about the upcoming European Blessing Preparation Workshop. It is very important as we prepare ourselves for the Matching and Blessing that we have an in depth understanding of the Blessing and the process of the matching and Blessing. This Workshop is a requirement for all who wish to attend the blessing and is made to be a help for all candidates preparing for the matching or those matched preparing to go to the Blessing. The Blessing WS will be a time for the participants, both the parents and the 2nd Generation members, to prepare for the Matching process and the Blessing. Attending as Parents and Children is something we recommend, as it can be a positive experience to support the Parents Matching process. We will use the time to go in detail into the meaning and process of the Blessing as well as how we can and should prepare ourselves in our hearts as well as practically for attending God and TP through the Blessing. There will be time to reflect, share and also work on one’s personal situation.

Please note that people who have not attending a Blessing workshop will not be eligible to attend the Blessing. This will also be the last European Blessing WS before the February 2014 Blessing.

35th European Second Generation Blessing Preparation WS:

Invited are: All Second Generation and Jacob Children over 17 years of age (born on or before January 16th of 1997), and all Parents who have children in this age range. Dates: 16th – 20th January 2013 Arrival: by 1900 on the 16th January 2013 Departure: after 1300 on the 20th January 2013 Place: Cleeve House, United Kingdom Cost: £90 for 1st Family Member, £80 for 2nd/3rd Family Member Registration: Please register online at www.esgd.org (follow the links from the homepage)

Please bring warm clothes, house shoes/slippers, notebook and pens. Please bring a sleeping bag,

There are only approx. 50 Spaces Available. Please register early, as we accept participants on a first come, first served basis.

Travel to Cleeve House: The workshop site is at Cleeve House (address: Cleeve House, Trowbridge Rd, Seend, Melksham, United Kingdom, SN12 6PG). A historic home in the West of England (near Stonehenge and Bath) approximately 2 hours outside of London. The closest airport is Bristol Airport – this would be the best if possible. Of the London Airports, Heathrow, Gatwick or City are the best options. We do not recommend travelling to Southend, Stansted or Luton – but choose the best option possible for you. We will send more travel information based on your registration, so that you can make the best travel plan from your journey to Cleeve House from the Airport using public transport.

Please also note, that the Blessing homepage is accessible: www.bfdeu.org Here you will be able to find all information concerning the Blessing and Application process. If you have any questions feel free to contact the ESGD

Yours Sincerely,

Geros Kunkel

European Second Generation Blessing Department