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Anja
I have been friends with Annatjie and Klaus for longer than 20 years and
experienced their friendship over these years as very encouraging and supportive in all areas of my life and just always being there for me.
Their home was open to me at all- and any times, if I needed either a talk, a coffee or even a place to stay!
I have seen Annatjie and Klaus not only sharing their walk of faith with many people but also their gifts with their brothers and sister, friends, strangers in more ways than one.
The last few years I have had the privilege to stay with my friends when coming back to Germany for a holiday and can’t say how thankful I was that they picked us up and dropped us off at the airport or train. Even in the middle of the night or in a snowstorm .
We could truly relax and I always left spiritually up-lifted.
So, thank you my dear friends for your love, encouragement and all your prayers over the years and for opening up your home to us.
Anja Strittmatter – New Zealand
Carol-Anne
I 
have had the blessed privilege to spend my December of 2017 in Germany for the 1st time ever. Little did I know that I would have 1 of my best holidays ever thus far.
I was welcomed into the home of Klaus and Annatjie Nolde where their „open house“ amazed me from the moment I stepped foot into their warm and loving home. It was no surprise to me that I left there not only spiritually enriched but also emotionally and my heart was warmed more with every day that passed.
I was welcomed with open arms and hearts and immediately felt that their home was my home. From the little posted notes that was left all over my room with welcome messages and where to pack my things, to the Chocolates and small little blessings left on my bed. One I remember clearly was… make yourself at home… Jesus also lives here!
The laughs and sharing of stories until morning hours accompanied with delicious nibbles and snacks and having time in the morning reading together from the word of God and praying together left warm and lasting memories that I will cherish forever… Of course, the midnight snacking was hard to get rid of once I returned home… They stuck to my belly and bottom like the memories stuck to my heart! Haha!
Going to church together, visiting friends, meeting refugees and taking them some treats on Christmas morning was only a few things I got to share with them in my time spent.
They went out of their way to take me shopping and buy a few of my favorite foods I like to eat. They took time off to take me sight-seeing and make my stay as enjoyable as possible. In all this time and activities, I could see how much they love people and sharing Jesus and His love for us was shining through them. I felt at peace and overall so loved. They have a heart and love for all people… Those who love the Lord…. And those who haven’t had the privilege to meet Him yet… They just love all people with His love!!
I know with my whole heart that anyone who will have the opportunity to visit their home will experience this love Christ puts into their hearts and will be welcomed with open arms. They would have no choice but to leave feeling blessed and loved because the love of Christ shines through them and straight into the hearts of people around them.
God has blessed their home and therefore I felt tremendously blessed!
I thank you and I pray that God will lead you and guide you and that your home will be blessed, and every person that sets foot into your home will leave as blessed and enriched as I was! Thank you for the big and small spoils… Thank you for the time you spent to make my stay enjoyable and so memorable! Thank you for the sharing and the caring and the prayers and laughs and all the shopping trips. Thank you for the extra kilos… It means I was well fed! Bless them Abba Father and their home in Jesus name!
Love you
Carol-Anne (South Africa)
Karin
Hi, bonjour and hello
throughout over 25 years of friendship with the Noldes we have had many occassions to visit their homes in various towns & countries.
These times have always been inspiring, encouraging and fulfilling – sometimes challenging as well 🙂 as cultural differences call for deep and intense discussions.
The Nolde’s Leitmotif has always been openness through generous, pragmatic and joyful exchange.
To me as a visiting friend, their hands-on loving approach felt like an oasis where the „clocks don’t turn the same way“, where one feel at home even from far away.
It is therefore only natural that this dynamic couple continous to making a change in many people’s lives by now opening their doors more publically.
I can only admire their consequent response to the call they felt having received.
So, if you need a genuine re-charging of your batteries or search for a testimony of true christian life, stop by their house and you’ll be offered a cup of coffee (at least!).
Enjoy & be blessed
Karin Knecht-Protte – France
Rachel & Germaine
I am blessed to have the opportunity to live with the Noldes when I visited Germany last year.
Despite traveling alone to Europe for the first time and the language barrier, I felt so at home because they were so warm and hospitable and they spoke in English to me. Upon arrival, Bianca put together such a thoughtful care pack for me – with a bath soap, some skin moisturizer, a lip balm and some yummy German chocolates, knowing how my skin would react to the weather change and how much I love Kinder chocolates.
Some of the other highlights of my stay there are the chats we had about God and life, getting to know their friends, visiting places, learning about the culture, being introduced to the German food and of course their sense of humor. Also, I am forever grateful that they were willing to take my friend in and gave her a safe place to spend the night at. I had a lovely time with the amazing Nolde family.
Rachel from Malaysia.
I had a nice time in Annatjie and Klaus‘ cozy house. Their family was so welcoming towards a stranger like me that there was no room left for awkwardness. I was greeted by a down to earth family that welcomes me like a long lost family. Annatjie and Klaus, thank you for taking me in and sharing your family space and laughters with me.
With love, Germaine from Malaysia