Europe Convention 2007
I am writing this entry from a small room in the Sports University of Prague, Czech Republic.
Emotionally, I am completely spent. It has been a rather tiring trip.
90% of all the meals are meeting meals. The food is not great but the discussions have been fruitful. The weather was rather cold when I first arrived. The summer temperature went as low as 10 degree Celsius. The European summer is even colder than Singapore’s winter (if we have one!). But thanks be to God, the weather was much warmer for the next few days (the forecast said that it would be cold throughout the entire camp period).
Having to deal with the jet lag and the change in weather, it has taken a definite toll on me.
On the other hand, there is a deep sense of satisfaction within me. I am so glad to see our European churches moving slowly but surely in the right direction. We now have churches in 8 of the 46 countries in the continent. I can also clearly see God setting His affirmation and authority upon Prakich as he leads the leadership team.
Personally, the highlight was on the 3rd day of the camp. Besides learning about missions, we want to do it! Two big teams were sent out to the city centre of Prague to do creative street outreach. The German group did hip hop, breakdance, mime, song presentation and many other stuff to draw the crowd. The London team chose a more oriental theme of Thai traditional folk dancing.
While the crowd was drawn by the presentation, the rest of us would work the crowd by inviting them to an outreach services that was taking place later in the same evening.
The things that marvel me were the boldness and strong desire to reach people for Christ. And God was faithful, we manage to invite around 10 to 15 people (as I was told) to the evening event. Hard ground or not, our team was determine to move on!
A German leader by the name of Titus impressed me very greatly. He is a successful business person involved in the sales of some high tech paper-thin computer keyboard. Church wise, he uses his hip hop breakdancing skill to reach people for Christ. He is not just your average breakdancer but he is a really good one. He is able to perform the head spin and windmill! (breakdancers would be familiar with these moves).
I would certainly need more time to reflect on all the learning that has been squeezed into my puny brain over the past week. For now, I can certainly conclude that our European scene in shining bright and moving on strongly. Post modern or not; post Christian era or not; God will always work through people who have a great desire for Him and His church!
MISSION POSSIBLE
Street Outreach
Sharing God's Love
A Street Contact From Bulgaria
Pastor Prakich
Emotionally, I am completely spent. It has been a rather tiring trip.
90% of all the meals are meeting meals. The food is not great but the discussions have been fruitful. The weather was rather cold when I first arrived. The summer temperature went as low as 10 degree Celsius. The European summer is even colder than Singapore’s winter (if we have one!). But thanks be to God, the weather was much warmer for the next few days (the forecast said that it would be cold throughout the entire camp period).
Having to deal with the jet lag and the change in weather, it has taken a definite toll on me.
On the other hand, there is a deep sense of satisfaction within me. I am so glad to see our European churches moving slowly but surely in the right direction. We now have churches in 8 of the 46 countries in the continent. I can also clearly see God setting His affirmation and authority upon Prakich as he leads the leadership team.
Personally, the highlight was on the 3rd day of the camp. Besides learning about missions, we want to do it! Two big teams were sent out to the city centre of Prague to do creative street outreach. The German group did hip hop, breakdance, mime, song presentation and many other stuff to draw the crowd. The London team chose a more oriental theme of Thai traditional folk dancing.
While the crowd was drawn by the presentation, the rest of us would work the crowd by inviting them to an outreach services that was taking place later in the same evening.
The things that marvel me were the boldness and strong desire to reach people for Christ. And God was faithful, we manage to invite around 10 to 15 people (as I was told) to the evening event. Hard ground or not, our team was determine to move on!
A German leader by the name of Titus impressed me very greatly. He is a successful business person involved in the sales of some high tech paper-thin computer keyboard. Church wise, he uses his hip hop breakdancing skill to reach people for Christ. He is not just your average breakdancer but he is a really good one. He is able to perform the head spin and windmill! (breakdancers would be familiar with these moves).
I would certainly need more time to reflect on all the learning that has been squeezed into my puny brain over the past week. For now, I can certainly conclude that our European scene in shining bright and moving on strongly. Post modern or not; post Christian era or not; God will always work through people who have a great desire for Him and His church!
MISSION POSSIBLE
Street Outreach
Sharing God's Love
A Street Contact From Bulgaria
Pastor Prakich
posted by Jeff Chong at 10:59 pm
6 Comments:
wow pastor din know that there could have such creative way of outreach! And i think 10-15 visitors for service is considered "alot" in europe! God is working as His people are climbin into the europeans' heart more n more!
way to go hope europe. there is indeed hope for europe! JT
Dear PJ
Thanks for joining us for the Op Bear in spite of your tiredness after your Euro Convention.
Do rest well in our Lord =)
you are absolutely right leslie and JT. God is moving in Europe too!
Thanks Andrew for the care. Blessed belated birthday greetings to you too!
indeed there is hope. great to see many europeans in our hope churches..more to go. thanks ps for teh updates and using your gift to bless others
wow indeed lots of people watching the street performance..
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