Flying from Istanbul to Amsterdam is something I never thought I would do, but nonetheless, it is happening! I am currently somewhere over Budapest! My time in Turkey has sadly come to an end and it is time to move on, not just from Turkey but from outreach! It officially ended on the 14th when Sebastian solemnly handed out the debriefing papers to glum faces. I have so many mixed feelings, but I am grateful to have this experience behind me. It is now a part of my life and it always will be! Whenever anyone talks about “outreach” this will be what I contribute to the conversation; this was my experience and I loved it!
Our time in Turkey was very successful, we arrived at the border with a few problems but God is faithful and He safely delivered us through. And typically, as ywamer’s, something unexpected happened and we had no place to stay until morning (it was already 4 a.m.) so we slept in the van! That sounds a bit desperate, I know. But it was quite the experience. At one point, after everyone pulled out their sleeping bag and somehow found a “comfortable position” there was a moment of silence, and reality hit us and laughter erupted through the van! Were we really going to sleep in a freezing van, right outside of a hotel? Yes we were. And when we woke up, there were snowflakes falling lightly all around, it was beautiful. We met some on-fire people for God in the prayer house, and we were able to join with them in prayer and worship everyday, at one point attending an all night long prayer meeting! They believe we are a prophetic act since our base is in Herrnhut (where the Moravians began the 100 year prayer and revivals broke out) so I am looking forward to how God blesses/uses the house. God was also really moving in our personal lives, this was when we were challenged to really go deeper in our personal quite times and like any relationship, when time is spent together, growth appears! I am soo grateful for what God showed me during this time. He also really brought our team together, we achieved unity that I didn’t think was possible. That was a shame on my part, nothing is too small for God to take control of! There was no internet so that really contributed to the unification. We also had a kitchen so we each took turns cooking a variety of meals (american, german, indian and chinese food!) and ate like a family, all around a big table. Those are some of my favorite outreach memories! I hope and pray this is just the beginning of many deep, lasting relationships.
For the next two weeks we will be in Amsterdam debriefing from outreach and after that we will spread out across Germany on a “trumpet tour” ministering to and encouraging different churches. Thank you so much for your faithful prayers, they have such an impact on what is happening :)
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