St. Mark partners Karl and Hannah Henselin and many of Hannah’s extended family were vacationing in central Wisconsin at a vacation rental home. A fire broke out in the home sometime during the night of June 29/30. Six people passed away in the fire.

Lena Henselin, Karl and Hannah's daughter

Merci Henselin, Karl and Hannah's daughter

Pastor Steve Witte, Hannah's father

Lydia Witte, Steve and Mary Witte's daughter, Hannah's sister

Charis Kuehl, Pastor Steve Kuehl's wife, Steve and Mary Witte's daughter, Hannah's sister

Stella Kuehl, Steve and Charis' daughter

That our God is good, is not in doubt. But at moments like this it is difficult to understand the ways of God. Our hearts grieve for the Henselins even while we hold on to resurrection hope. We pray that Jesus might come quickly to usher in his New Heavens and New Earth.

Together, we get to keep our eyes on Jesus even as they are blurred with our tears.

How You Can Help

Please respect the family's wish for privacy and refrain from drop-in visits at this time.

We have established a GiveSendGo to benefit the Henselin family. These funds will go directly to Karl and Hannah to use as they see fit amongst their family.

Pray fervently for the families affected by these tragedies.

This campaign is unpublished.