Well, I have finally fallen into the world of blogging. So much has been happening with the Spain trip that I thought I would keep a blog to share what is going on and continue while I am in Spain.
At the end of June I went to candidate orientation with Greater Europe Mission at their home base in Monument, CO. The candidates came from all over the country and spent a week getting to know one another and the ins and outs of Europe. Some were going to Germany, Romania, and Great Britain for different lengths of time. I was so encouraged by their enthusiasm and willingness to follow God's leading. We were all exhausted by the week's end but thankful for our time together for one purpose.
GEM explained that Europe was a fertile ground for planting seeds of hope through Jesus because it contained "Every Nation in One Location." Because of the influx of immigrants coming to Europe, there are peoples from every nation in the world. Spain's port city of Valencia see's over 53 million tourists every year- not to mention the Muslim immigrants coming from North Africa and Asia.
After candidate orientation, I returned to Virginia with many valuable tools for my time in Valencia. Once I was appointed to serve with the mission, I began sharing what I learned about Europe.
Last night was the first of many presentations I gave about Spain and its desperate need for the Light of the world. They were all as shocked as I was when I found that less than 2% of Europeans follow the Savior.
It was good to be with them and tell them about what the Father is doing.
I will speak to another group on the 19th. Speak to the Father on my behalf and ask that he go before me and prepare their hearts. I do not know what he is doing but he is at work. I want him to do something that is so big that is destined to fail without him.
Anita (missionary in Spain that I will be working with) always signs her letters to me with, "un abrazo muy fuerte" or a powerful embrace- so I will leave you with un abrazo muy fuerte too.
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