The Love family is going to Germany

Three summers ago Donnie and I traveled to the Mediterranean region with a large group from our Church. We spent the week in the rhythms of corporate worship and reflection and prayer walking. On our way home we had a layover in Frankfurt, Germany where we dashed into the city to enjoy some pastries and coffee and a few sights. I found myself singing hymns quietly and praying as I walked, as we had done on our group trip, for fear that none in this place were doing so. We were learning what it meant to yearn for God to be worshiped in every place, as He ought to be. From this short stop, we found Germany to be beautiful and interesting and felt lead to return at some point.

Since Donnie is Word of Life Bible Institute NY alumni, when we got home we looked to see if there was a WOL Germany, and the director there was one of his classmates from NY! Two years ago, we contacted him and began this conversation about coming over to serve. This year WOL Germany actually contacted us in the hopes that we would help them launch their first English camp for mostly unchurched teens ages 14-20. Our role would be to teach English by teaching the Bible at the daily Bible meetings. My sister Valerie, who went to WOL Florida, was also invited to help lead the worship teams and has had her ticket paid in full by someone from her Church in Georgia. God is working so many things together regarding this adventure and we are excited!

That is our story and here are the specifics:

·         Donnie will teach for a week at Word of Life NY Ranch (6-9 year olds) and for four weeks at Word of Life Germany. We are told that the majority of those attending the camp are German nationals that are not Christians, but serious students who want to learn conversational English. A major part of this experience is that they get exposure to “native American speakers.” (Honestly, this statement made us laugh a bit and we were somewhat tempted to show up wearing moccasins and a headdress, especially having come from the Ranch). But to the point, as part of the English training, Donnie will be teaching the book of Galatians from July 12^th-August 10^th. He chose the book of Galatians because it clarifies aspects of the gospel such as the relationship between faith, works, the law and the fruits of the spirit. Both Jennifer and Donnie will be teaching workshops on the topic of their choice (Juggling, knitting, balloon animals, sewing, etc.).

We would love your prayer and support! If you would like more updates or information, please email me at jennilee.love@gmail.com.

Our son wanted to help to raise support and worked hard on his drawings and painting and sold them in my husband's college class. He did very well! We are so proud of him!