Half way through

The first week of our summer project was in Dortmund, Germany. We spent the week coming alongside a local church in helping them launch their first summer youth camp, advertising who they are in the community, hosting a discipleship training and having a great time!

I was amazed in some of the conversations I was able to have, specifically with two young women. We discussed different worldview questions and explored how they came to these conclusions. When asked if they wanted to learn what the Bible says, they were open and curious. When asked what would be something I could pray for them in their lives, the response was for peace and faithfulness from others. You could feel the hurt they carry and the hunger them seem to have to figure out to walk well in this life regardless of what is happening externally. Would you join me in praying for Marlene and Nexie?

Our team then traveled to Berlin. Again we came alongside a local church to participate in some of the goals that they had. We hosted a training in how to engage in conversations, ask questions and share faith. Getting to participate in their weekly gathering was also a gift. It is always a wonderful experience to worship God in another language! There was a group of 15 to 22 of us that would go out each day to talk to people. About one third of the people we approached were not interested in having a conversation. Yet 42% of the people welcomed not only a conversation but wanted to learn about Jesus and what the Bible says. It was an incredible opportunity to see hearts opening up to learn and discover.

Honestly, I was overwhelmed by the number of people that said yes when I asked if they wanted to hear my story and what the Bible taught. I also enjoyed getting to talk to people that grew up in the GDR and learn more about their perspective with the Berlin Wall opened. I admit I had many moments of being overwhelmed with the history, experiences of the lives lived here in East Berlin, and opinions and perspectives developed coming out of this history. Please pray for those we got to converse with would continue to seek truth, visit the church and follow up with someone from the team.

This week we are in Cologne, Germany and then the team heads to Stockholm. Again please pray for the next month. I will get to host three teams between August 11th and September 12th, and then have a recent university grad come alongside the work for two weeks after that. Another full month, and excited about what the Lord will do!

This ministry is made possible by people like you. Thank you for the support you continue to give in emails, letters, phone calls, prayer and the finances. I’m still praying for new monthly financial supporters to bring my account to a healthier position, if you are able to be an answer to this prayer, click here! Talk soon! Blessings, Sarah

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Sarah Bedi

Enjoying the journey unfold as God leads. Currently living in Stockholm enjoying rubbing shoulders with the nations. Learning more about God's heart and compassion.

One thought on “Half way through”

  1. Wow, praise God for the connections for the gospel you were able to make thus far in Germany.
    It’s always so amazing to hear how the Holy Spirit has already been preparing hearts for His truth and love.

    I want to be in that room with all those building blocks…. what fun that just have been. Very cool!

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