Well, it's been a busy 48 hours here in Emmeloord. Yesterday we met some asylum seekers in the morning and heard about their experiences since coming to Holland to flee their homelands of Afghanistan and Sierra Leone. In the afternoon the team helped with a children's club and this went down well with the local children. After a busy week tiredness is evident among the team and energy levels are taking a hit. In the evenings we have had a short time of worship, teaching, sharing and praying together called 'Throne Room' and it's good to end the day together remembering why we're here and who we're serving.
In the mornings too, we have some small group time and everyone is encouraged to find some private space to spend some time alone with God, the Bible and prayer. This helps to bring focus to each day and helps people leave aside any little things which may be troubling them.
Today we have spent the day in the poorest area of town serving the community with litter picking, gardening and using the football cage with the local youngsters. There have been some good evangelistic conversations again today and we are trusting that God will bless these seeds which have been sown.
On a humorous note, I managed to fall off my bike yesterday which brought great mirth and amusement to the group, who showed their care for my hurt derriere by laughing at me. Oh well! At least no-one got a picture.
Tomorrow is our last full day before we head home on Thursday. We're spending it in the fishing village of Urk and hope to do some evangelism there amongst the local families, weather permitting.
Thanks again for all your prayers.
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