Last Lesson with Kids and a Great Coffee Date

The Germany team of: Darci Anderson, Mia Anderson, Kelsy Wilson, Jamie Habenecht, Meg Beckwith, and Jen Swift had their last classes with the kids today. Tonight's activity is Carnival night and from what I hear, one of the kids favorites!

During our afternoon break I had the pleasure of having coffee with a couple serving in Belgium. He is actually getting his PhD in Post-Modern Theology. Much of this conversation was over my head but I was able to take away some important nuggets. Why was this conversation important? America is a generation behind Europe when it comes to cultural thinking. Postmodern thinking has arrived in America on the fringes but soon it will become mainstream. The way I communicate to the younger generation must change or I will no longer be an influence in that generation.
Once again I was amazed by this couples ability to say YES. They raised 4 children while serving as missionaries in S. America and now Europe. It's the common denominator with everyone at this conference, saying YES is what they do. Their definition of being "Sold Out" is different than most Americans (me inlcuded). Most of us like to say we are sold out as long as we can also live the American dream. This of course doesn't mean God calls all of us to leave our culture for another one. But, I do believe God calls all of us to be missionaries. The problem in my live is when I get comfortable, I loose that vision.

I'm hoping to have one more wrap up blog before we leave Saturday morning to Munich. Thanks for praying for the team. Steve

A beautiful morning with the hills behind the trees-from my rooms window.