December Update from Mainz

Things here in Germany are well. I am continually excited about how God is moving in lives, in the city of Mainz, and in our world! Just this morning I heard a great story. God is really starting to work in a man's life who has been coming to services off and on since we began KiA Mainz in July. A few nights ago we held a gathering at our house and Benjamin (the man) came. After a little while he sat down to talk to our pastor, Philip. This was different to begin with because Benjamin seems to be a very quiet person. He grew up in an orphanage here in Germany but he is now in his 30's I believe. So he sits Philip down and tells him about this dream he had just had the other night. Philp is thinking, "Oh boy, one of those..." :) (Because on a side note, we have met quite a few crazies through our ministry here.) But has he began to tell about his dream, Philip began to realize that this wasn't just a dream that Ben had had, but it was an encounter with the Almighty God! Benjamin described how he was driving alone in his car down this long road, there were no stops anywhere, just road. Finally, after driving and driving, he said he came upon this great bright light! Then he heard, "Bis hier und nicht weiter" which is "Until here and no further." So, Philip asked him what he thought the dream meant and Benjamin began referring to God. Then Philip said well do you think you should invite God in and let Him come into the car with you? And Benjamin responded, I already have! He then began to describe to Philip how great life was now and how something was different, he was changed! I praise GOD because He has and is doing a great work in Benjamin's life. And I believe that seeds are being sown in so many other hearts just like Benjamin's. Fact is, we can create as many opportunites for people to meet God, but it is always God who is the One to act and we respond. I am learning how much God is a consistant and faithful God. We must live our lives in expectancy, expecting God to act, because He is faithful and He will act, and we must have faith. Tomorrow two people from our church team is going back to the United States. So, be praying for them and us who are here as-well. Pray that God will continue to send people for His work here in Mainz! Thank you for your prayers for me I can tell that God is continually moving in my life. I am excited about each day and excited about the future! Thank you so much for being a part of this ministry. You are a critical piece to the Body of Christ and to the Arm reaching Germany. I look forward to seeing some of you perhaps while I am home a few days over Christmas. Update me on your life...!May the Father of all mercy and the God of all comfort be with you.