The Klaus House has moved!!!

Our family has moved to Brooklyn, NY, and our blog is moving as well! Please continue to keep up with our family and ministry at our website...urbanburden.com
We will be posting updates, pictures, and even videos! Go to our website and click on the Blog link. Please stay in touch and let us know if you have any problems finding the new blog!

Havilah's High Pointe :)

Sad to leave!

We have had such a wonderful year here!

I think it's safe to say that we are down-sizing a little ;)

Havilah standing by her bedroom window

SHBC Teen Activity

Ian had a problem flirting with the girls at the teen activity. :)

3 going on 30!

The other night, Havilah asked me to try on one of my fancy dresses. I haven't played dress-up in a long time! :)

And, of course, we had to have a tea party too!

My favorite view!

This is the view right outside of our house. I love it!

I'm going to miss this in NYC!

I hand-washed a load of laundry and hung it up on the line...pretty sure I'm not going to be doing that again anytime soon. :)

Our visit with Kelly in Madison

We got to see auntie Kelly's new apartment in Madison and hear about PA school. We'll miss you!

Our little boy

Practicing his puppy dog face :)

Ian is rolling over and scooting around!

Visiting...one of our favorite things to do!

Visiting the Regers, friends from church. Havilah and Hadley with their matching elephants. :)

On Thursdays we visit Grandma Mary, Cousin Jen and Aaliyah. The girls were having fun trying on the fancy dresses Aaliyah brought.

Great-Grandma Mary and Ian

He kept turning around to see who was holding him.

Our new niece!

Katelyn Elizabeth Klaus, born Monday at 2:15pm. 6lbs 15oz, 19.5 in long!
Congratulations Ben and Rachel~

Wedding Reception for Paul and Michelle

Paul and Michelle were married in Pennsylvania. Here are some pics from the reception we had for them here at Souls Harbor!

Havilah's friends, Carri and Jessi

Miss Ashlee

Havilah was so excited about Miss Michelle's princess dress. :)

Brother and Sister!

We came with daddy to work today. Havilah wanted to ready Ian some books in the nursery so mommy could get some work done too. Such a good big sister!

Construction at the Kusik House

Dad and Noah

Does not look safe to me.

Family Pics!

Ian was not too excited about this one. :)

Ian is 5 months old!

Big sister!

Fall Update

Dear Praying Friends,

Praise the Lord! We are excitedly packing up our belongings to move to Brooklyn, New York. It is so thrilling to know that we are finally headed to where God has called us. We have been raising support part time for the past two years, and we are about half way to our goal. We are trusting God to provide the remainder of our support so we can immerse ourselves in full time urban ministry!

We will be working with Memorial Baptist Church in Brooklyn for the next few years. This will give us some time to adjust to the differences of city life. You can keep up with our family and ministry at www.UrbanBurden.com. Would you please pray for us as we seek to see souls saved and discipled in this needy area of the city. Also pray for us as we continue to raise support on the East Coast. We are seeking to stay in NYC permanently, and it is a very expensive place to live! We know that this is where God has called us and that He will provide.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your sacrifices in helping to send us to New York. We are honored to be one of your missionaries! Urban Burden Ministries would not be possible without the sacrifice of God's people!

We would like to invite any of you in the Milwaukee area to our commissioning service. It will be held at Souls Harbor Baptist Church on October 2^nd at 6:00pm.

Love Daniel, Maggy, Havilah and Ian

Kusik Family Reunion in the Northwoods

My little brother Freddy and his family

my sisters

more sisters...I'm so lucky

Miss Alabama and Miss New York :)

Advice Please!

As we are getting ready to move to NYC, I am trying to learn some good money-saving techniques. I would love to hear advice or grand ideas that any of you might have. Please, feel free to share!

A "New" Morning!

Peace in the Midst of My Storm by Lori Canaday

When my way seems so dim and unclear,
Jesus I'm glad I know You are near.
Weary and worn from this life I live.
I long for the peace that You give.

Jesus, through You I've the power to stand.
You gave the promise that You'd hold my hand.
Trusting Your Word, to You I will cling.
PRAISE GOD, for the peace that You bring!

Peace in the midst of my storm.
Peace in the midst of my storm.
Draw me close to Thyself, O Lord,
and give me peace in the midst of my storm.

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding shall keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Phillippians 4:7

Some Sunday Pics

trying to look like daddy

quick picture before we head to church

Ian loves his big sis

Ready for my Sunday afternoon nap!