Wrapping up Germany

Our last few days in Germany were spent cleaning our living area for the month and tallying the data from our surveys. My team collected data from about 200 university students and had many interesting conversations that cannot be quantified in a pie chart. Overall, people were very open to hear what we were doing and why we were there but most were content to just know about Jesus rather than to know him themselves. As one young man said to me as he walked away, “I’ll have plenty of time for Jesus when I’m old and my life is over. Right now I’m doing fine on my own.”

 

This month was largely focused on apologetics for us, a drastic change from most of the ministries on the Race. It was a great chance for us to begin to articulate not only what we believe about God but also what we have seen Him do this year. One of the most powerful times we had in Germany was a night where we just invited people to hear our stories. Each person on my team talked about a country and an experience that was dear to their heart and we met later and talked with people one on one about how they can experience the God who has done such powerful things. The Race is already a powerful testimony and it isn’t even over yet!

 

As we boarded the plane and departed for new lands, I was overcome with the desire to pray for this nation. Germany’s history is full of innovation in the Kingdom: the Protestant Reformation’s roots with the printing press churning out copies of the Word for every man to read. I know God is working in Germany. Please join me in praying for the harvest there and for the strength and endurance of those who are dedicating their lives to see the Kingdom come.

 

Carly made a video inspired by the book of Esther that chronicles some of our times in Germany. I hope you enjoy it!