Once again, there will only be one post today. Today was a travel day from Berlin in the north to Erlangen in the south. Along the way we had the joy of stopping and shopping in Wittenberg, the location of the hanging of Martin Luther´s famous 95 thesis. The shopping for many was a joy. The gals have been diligently searching for just the right gifts for friends and family members. Many have been successful, while others are still searching. While there, it was humbling to stand on the spot where men of old took a stand for justification by faith alone. Yet, it was sad to see little evidence in the town of that theological position.
We were greeted in Erlangen with a wonderful meal and warm fellowship. The most meaningful time was spent together as a team reflecting on God´s goodness thus far and on lessons learned. There were many smiles, much laughter, and more than a few tears. We now focus on the task at hand. The church here is well established and very prepared for our coming. The team members are staying in the homes of German hosts. Tomorrow morning we will be participating in workshops on German culture, theology and witnessing. Then we will go to the streets to put our knowledge into practice. As always we will need the good hand of God upon the work. The gals will have the opportunity to continue blogging tomorrow. Thank you again for your prayers.
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