The rest of the Europe trip was fantastic. We had an amazingly restful time in the eastern city of Herrenhut, Germany. We partnered with the Fire and Fragrance DTS that is running there, speaking and participating in their classes. We explored the tiny town and learned more about its history, thick with Revival. It may seem sleepy now, but 300 years ago Herrenhut was thriving in the Spirit. Missionaries were being sent out, packing their belongings in a coffin, planning to live and die in the land that God sent them to. A prayer movement was birthed and for the following 100 years, prayer was being lifted up 24/7. Talk about commitment! It was so encouraging to walk the streets of that town, knowing the history, and to see the Fire and Fragrance DTS doing the same thing. Different generation, different people, but same loving, powerful, amazing, beautiful Jesus. After our time in Germany, we wandered over to Spain to close out the trip by speaking in a church and debriefing as a team. After 5 days, I headed home to surprise my mom for mother's day! Many squeals, screams, and tears (this is of no surprise to those of you who know my mother) followed when I showed up to her bible study 8 days early. So blessed I got to do that!
Flower field in Herrenhut
2 weeks have past since then and I have been having an amazing time at home! It has been so good to unwind from the intense yet glorious Europe trip and to catch up with my family and friends in good ol' Wheaton. With one week left, I can feel my Kona senses tingling!!! Most of Awaken is out there, preparing for the school and participating in the Leadership Track, and I can not wait to be reunited with them. This year is going to be so different than the past 2 summers, yet filled to the brim with God, family, and growth. I can not wait to get this thing rolling!
I will be writing an update of little nuggets I learned and heart transformations while in Europe, so be on the look out! In the mean time, please be praying for
- Awaken staff as we prepare
- Awaken DTS 2012 students!!!!!
- Awaken Unity
- Finances
Thank you! Love love love!
