Thats the german word for Vienna...where I currently am! I have very little time right now, even less than normal. However, I wanted to check in and just let everyone know that God is doing some amazing things here! Poland was wonderful...had lots of amazing conversations and surprises. So far, Vienna is my favorite city. It is beautiful! And the weather is perfect...jeans and a sweatshirt all day today. Please just continue to pray for our team, specifically for endurance and strength as people are beginning to get to sick and missing home etc... Pray for our street ministry in the citz tomorrow
To him be the glory
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Monday, July 19, 2010
When in Prague...
So much has happened in the past few days, its hard to know where to begin. I am so in awe of how big this world really is and how much the Lord is at work in all corners of it. After leaving London we drove through France and Belgium on our way to Luxembourg, and it was a beautiful drive!! We hit a lot of traffic, so we arrived in Luxembourg really late and therefore didn't get to go into the city. So we quickly set up camp and stayed there for a total of about 7 hours before we were back on the road.
After that we headed to Germany, which was much more beautiful than I had anticipated. Our first night, we did ministry in our campsite. This was our first time doing our dance, drama, and puppet shows in public. A lot of the students were nervous, but it went really well and God blessed our boldness with lots of conversations afterward. I met some interesting German people, who spoke no English, and an athiest man from Holland. Mostly, it was just overwhelming to meet so many people who are lost. We went into the BEAUTIFUL city of Rotenburg the next day and did ministry there in the middle of the city square. We drew quite a crowd and once again, God blessed our time with many conversations. I was encouraged by talking with a man from Illinois, who is in Germany with the airforce, and was really encouraged by the ministry we were doing. He shared with me some of his efforts with the German people and the things God was doing in this Nation. Our God really is a big God! That night, we walked into the cute city of Frickenhausen during our down time and ended the night with some great worship and prayer time. It is encouraging to hear all of the things God is teaching the students and the way he is continuing to break their hearts for Him.
Now we are in Prague, and words cannot describe the magnificence of this city. However, in spite of its beauty there is an obvious darkness that fills the people here. We were performing in the middle of the city earlier today, and during our second show we got shut down by the police. No one got in trouble, they just fined us and told us we needed a permit. So, no more performances here. Instead, we are just walking around and starting up conversations with people. As I talk to people, it amazes me how many people claim to be Christian but have no idea if they will spend eternity in heaven. God has been really faithful in allowing us to plant so many seeds today. One of my girls talked to a woman from Spain, and at the end of the conversation the woman told her that she normally struggles understanding English, but that for some reason she understood everything she said today. How great is our God! She heard the entire Gospel in a language she doesn't normally understand!
I am out of time...the girls want to go grab some gellato and do some shopping before we have to meet back up with the team. We are in Prague one more day and then we head to Poland. Keep praying for opportunities and boldness to proclaim the name of Christ throughout the world.
To Him be the glory.
After that we headed to Germany, which was much more beautiful than I had anticipated. Our first night, we did ministry in our campsite. This was our first time doing our dance, drama, and puppet shows in public. A lot of the students were nervous, but it went really well and God blessed our boldness with lots of conversations afterward. I met some interesting German people, who spoke no English, and an athiest man from Holland. Mostly, it was just overwhelming to meet so many people who are lost. We went into the BEAUTIFUL city of Rotenburg the next day and did ministry there in the middle of the city square. We drew quite a crowd and once again, God blessed our time with many conversations. I was encouraged by talking with a man from Illinois, who is in Germany with the airforce, and was really encouraged by the ministry we were doing. He shared with me some of his efforts with the German people and the things God was doing in this Nation. Our God really is a big God! That night, we walked into the cute city of Frickenhausen during our down time and ended the night with some great worship and prayer time. It is encouraging to hear all of the things God is teaching the students and the way he is continuing to break their hearts for Him.
Now we are in Prague, and words cannot describe the magnificence of this city. However, in spite of its beauty there is an obvious darkness that fills the people here. We were performing in the middle of the city earlier today, and during our second show we got shut down by the police. No one got in trouble, they just fined us and told us we needed a permit. So, no more performances here. Instead, we are just walking around and starting up conversations with people. As I talk to people, it amazes me how many people claim to be Christian but have no idea if they will spend eternity in heaven. God has been really faithful in allowing us to plant so many seeds today. One of my girls talked to a woman from Spain, and at the end of the conversation the woman told her that she normally struggles understanding English, but that for some reason she understood everything she said today. How great is our God! She heard the entire Gospel in a language she doesn't normally understand!
I am out of time...the girls want to go grab some gellato and do some shopping before we have to meet back up with the team. We are in Prague one more day and then we head to Poland. Keep praying for opportunities and boldness to proclaim the name of Christ throughout the world.
To Him be the glory.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Hello All!
Once again, I only have five minutes...I am sorry for the quick updates, but I take what I can get and will try not to ramble :) I am currently sitting in an internet cafe in the middle of London, with red double decker buses passing on the street every 30 seconds. I have been in London 8 days serving at a church and we leave really early tomorrow morning for Luxembourg! Our time here has been so full and incredible, it is hard to know where to begin and what to tell you. The biggest thing has just be time with the people in this community, especially the people of Trinity at Bowes, the church we are staying at. We have been able to interact with them in so many ways and really encourage each other in our walks with the Lord. Its such a blessing to see brothers and sisters in Christ coming together the way I have seen here. Its hard to put into words. We have also spent a lot of time just going out into the community and talking with people. Two days ago, I came across a woman in her 90s and joined her for a walk in the park. As simple as it was, that was one of my favorite times. To share your life with a complete stranger is an exilerating thing. She told me everything about her life, about her late husband, about growing up in London, about living during the war, and God just blew me away with the simpleness of his command to love one another. My time with this woman really gave me a picture of what that looks like lived out here on earth. A woman I normally would have passed on the sidewalk and not looked back is really a child of God with a unique story and a precious heart. It always amazes me how God uses the simplest things to teach you the most.
There are definitely challenges on this trip as well. Being around the same people 24/7 for 8 weeks would be a challenge anywhere! Its been hard to get used to not wearing make up, having no outside communication, and traveling everywhere, even to the bathroom, in a group of three. However, God is using even these simple challenges to teach me and mold me and show me what areas of my life I am still holding on to and not giving him full control. Also, please be in prayer for my girls and for the ways God has planned to work in their hearts. They are already so precious to me and I just yearn for them to allow God to teach them and guide them and love them fully.
Well, its time to go. We are off to a coffeshop and then to morrisons to pick up some groceries. Funny story, I had 15 pounds to spend this week and I spent it all on 5 cups of coffee and two books...typical :) Anyways, be in prayer for us as we leave here and pick up the pace and begin traveling and camping a lot more. We will be in Luxembourg tomorrow and Germany friday through Sunday.
To him be the glory.
Once again, I only have five minutes...I am sorry for the quick updates, but I take what I can get and will try not to ramble :) I am currently sitting in an internet cafe in the middle of London, with red double decker buses passing on the street every 30 seconds. I have been in London 8 days serving at a church and we leave really early tomorrow morning for Luxembourg! Our time here has been so full and incredible, it is hard to know where to begin and what to tell you. The biggest thing has just be time with the people in this community, especially the people of Trinity at Bowes, the church we are staying at. We have been able to interact with them in so many ways and really encourage each other in our walks with the Lord. Its such a blessing to see brothers and sisters in Christ coming together the way I have seen here. Its hard to put into words. We have also spent a lot of time just going out into the community and talking with people. Two days ago, I came across a woman in her 90s and joined her for a walk in the park. As simple as it was, that was one of my favorite times. To share your life with a complete stranger is an exilerating thing. She told me everything about her life, about her late husband, about growing up in London, about living during the war, and God just blew me away with the simpleness of his command to love one another. My time with this woman really gave me a picture of what that looks like lived out here on earth. A woman I normally would have passed on the sidewalk and not looked back is really a child of God with a unique story and a precious heart. It always amazes me how God uses the simplest things to teach you the most.
There are definitely challenges on this trip as well. Being around the same people 24/7 for 8 weeks would be a challenge anywhere! Its been hard to get used to not wearing make up, having no outside communication, and traveling everywhere, even to the bathroom, in a group of three. However, God is using even these simple challenges to teach me and mold me and show me what areas of my life I am still holding on to and not giving him full control. Also, please be in prayer for my girls and for the ways God has planned to work in their hearts. They are already so precious to me and I just yearn for them to allow God to teach them and guide them and love them fully.
Well, its time to go. We are off to a coffeshop and then to morrisons to pick up some groceries. Funny story, I had 15 pounds to spend this week and I spent it all on 5 cups of coffee and two books...typical :) Anyways, be in prayer for us as we leave here and pick up the pace and begin traveling and camping a lot more. We will be in Luxembourg tomorrow and Germany friday through Sunday.
To him be the glory.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Hello from London!
This is the first time I have been able to access a computer in about three weeks...and I only have five minutes so this update will be brief, but hopefully informative! I am currently waiting to take my first shower since sunday...I know its a little scary. But i have a pot of water and a sponge waiting for me so I am pretty excited :) We arrived in London early Tuesday morning, which was about midnight for ya'll, and hit the ground running. We are staying at a church called Trinity at the Bowes on the north side of London for the next week, doing ministry here and raising up workers to continue here in this church once we are gone. This is the only church in the community, so help is definitely needed. We have already worked with the church to start a bible study, and we hosted a boys brigade for the male youth last night. We are joining them for tea time in about an hour, to worship with them and pray with them. The exciting thing is that most people who come to this tea time are not actually believers, so I am excited to see what God has in store. I am especially getting so much joy from watching our students step up in boldness and share their faith and really love on the people of this community.
We had a chance to go out into the community and pray over it yesterday, which was so much fun. The ten d-group leaders got the afternoon off to do some planning. We explored a little bit and landed in a quaint little cafe called icons 222. The people were so excited to have us there, and we really felt loved and welcomed. I had the best mocha I have had in a long time! And we got to pray over them and the place which was really exciting. We have a dance workshop we are hosting later this evening, so pray that God will just bring in a lot of people from the community so that he can stir up a fire for him. Also, just be praying for our ministry in general here this week. We are not exactly sure what we are gonna be doing but be praying for us. Also pray for our health; a few people are sick already so just pray that we will get used to the time change and start feeling better. I have to run! I will try to update soon. Thanks for the prayers and support
To him be the glory.
This is the first time I have been able to access a computer in about three weeks...and I only have five minutes so this update will be brief, but hopefully informative! I am currently waiting to take my first shower since sunday...I know its a little scary. But i have a pot of water and a sponge waiting for me so I am pretty excited :) We arrived in London early Tuesday morning, which was about midnight for ya'll, and hit the ground running. We are staying at a church called Trinity at the Bowes on the north side of London for the next week, doing ministry here and raising up workers to continue here in this church once we are gone. This is the only church in the community, so help is definitely needed. We have already worked with the church to start a bible study, and we hosted a boys brigade for the male youth last night. We are joining them for tea time in about an hour, to worship with them and pray with them. The exciting thing is that most people who come to this tea time are not actually believers, so I am excited to see what God has in store. I am especially getting so much joy from watching our students step up in boldness and share their faith and really love on the people of this community.
We had a chance to go out into the community and pray over it yesterday, which was so much fun. The ten d-group leaders got the afternoon off to do some planning. We explored a little bit and landed in a quaint little cafe called icons 222. The people were so excited to have us there, and we really felt loved and welcomed. I had the best mocha I have had in a long time! And we got to pray over them and the place which was really exciting. We have a dance workshop we are hosting later this evening, so pray that God will just bring in a lot of people from the community so that he can stir up a fire for him. Also, just be praying for our ministry in general here this week. We are not exactly sure what we are gonna be doing but be praying for us. Also pray for our health; a few people are sick already so just pray that we will get used to the time change and start feeling better. I have to run! I will try to update soon. Thanks for the prayers and support
To him be the glory.
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