We started this morning at Albrecht's church in Zeitz (Methodist Church). What a joy to worship with our brothers and sisters from our sister conference here iin eastern Germany. lisa brought greetings from W PA and shared the old Avery and Marsh favorite with them, "I am the church, You are the church" (Ich bin die kirche, du bist the kirche, wir sind die kirche zusammen). No matter if we are American or German Christ is our center and our foundation.
The church treated us to delicious cakes afterwards and then we had pizza for lunch (mittagessen). The toppings were quite unique: kidney beans and corn; eggs and lamb; and salami and pineapple.
We returned to the schule to get ready for the campers. Each of us had a different task to prepare. And then, they arrived. What a blessing to see 30 teenagers, some nervous and shy - others ready to explore. We met together as a group for "etwas mehr" and played some ice breakers (no 'I have never' or trash can game) and then heard a message.
As I type the campers are getting ready for bed and the busy day ahead. God is good and He is present here in this place. I pray He is with you also.
No "I have never"? thats so sad, but thinking about it, its confusing enough in English for those who have never played, so I imagine it would be just as (if not more) confusing in German. I pray everything goes well and that everyone opens up to such an amazing experience with cultures and God. I miss you very much already Lisa, and I'll see you when you get home!
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