Disciples of Worship's mission trip is over, and we are all in awe of what God has done. It has been such an amazing trip, and it is hard to capture it all in words. I will give an update on the last part of the trip, but instead of me trying to explain every detail of what God has done in and through every person, I will show you the team's own testimonies below.
As I said in the last post, we were going to have a concert in Germany Thursday night. We had a great time worshipping with this church, and we could really feel that He was near.
Friday, we left Germany and spent the night enjoying the
beautiful capital city of Czech Republic, Prague.
Saturday, we drove to the youth camp in Travna. We met lots
of wonderful youth there, and for the evening, we had a worship night/concert.
This a very special night. God took control, and in the end, people were so
touched all over that many were crying on each others shoulders, and they
didn't wanna leave. It was such a powerful time, and I know God healed many hearts
this night. Next orning, we were joining their service before we left. For many
of us, this time in very, very special. We built relationships, we encouraged
people, and we got contacts that will last. We are really looking forward to
continue working with these kidz and to see what God will do through them.
Thank you God for this awesome time in Germany and Czech
Republic, for all you did and all the seeds that is sown. Will you let the
seeds grow and have your way in these wonderful countries. .
Here we are- the kidz from the camp, the church and us!
March 30, 2013, Travna
The last concert we had in the church in Travna was really special. The church was filled with mostly youths. I could also see that several people were touched when we were playing, but when we were playing the last song, "How He loves", God´s presence came so strongly in the church, and there were several people on each row that were crying. There was so much freedom in the church this night. And the youth had open hearts and ooked like they were so hungry for more.
-Therese Jensen
March 30, 2013, Travna
The last concert we had in the church in Travna was really special. The church was filled with mostly youths. I could also see that several people were touched when we were playing, but when we were playing the last song, "How He loves", God´s presence came so strongly in the church, and there were several people on each row that were crying. There was so much freedom in the church this night. And the youth had open hearts and ooked like they were so hungry for more.
-Therese Jensen
In Travna, Tony shares a powerful testimony
March 24, 2013
A small church in Germany
Marie, Per, Tony &I (Dillon) went to another church to lead worship. It was beautiful, small little square building. About 20 people total there. The man speaking had so much passion, I could sense His presence and how pleased He was. It was beautiful to see fellow brothers & sisters across the world seeking after the Lord. We were extremely blessed. One man, with tears in his eyes said in broken english: "Your music is full of the Holy Spirit". So encouraging! The Lord showed me/reminded me of Romans 3:23 that there is no difference, we all fall short of the glory of God. We are all at the same level, none better than the other. But, all are saved the same way. Through Christ Jesus our Lord.
-Dillon Rogers
One of the churches we visited in Travna area
Ready to leave this wonderful church in Travna
Prophetic art and worship by the Parlament
Wiiieee! I had a blast doing prophetic art outside of the parlament building! For a couple of months I've felt like we should include mire prophetic art in DOW. Yet we didn't think about it that much. As we were preparing for the tour at Grimeud YWAM base, it showed that both Ester and Mary had thought it as well. Then Hilde showed up and initiated it, so it's just been such a God-thing...
So we went out in the streets and I made a painting where multiple colors were painted in one direction, and I painted white that went the opposite direction. As I painted this, Ester came over and asked if I had a drawing for two guys that she and Hilde had been talking to. So I just went over there, not quite sure what it represented, but they were about to leave, so I just had to do it. As I started speaking, the Holy Spirit showed me the meaning: the two guys were pioneers. Going against the flow of this world - standing up for what is right. They were also adventurers who chase after their dreams, and God wants to use them to inspire others to do the same. The white color represented them being in God's will and being a light from Him, for people of the world to see. Aaah, I wish you had seen their faces- huge smiles! After they left, Hilde told me they had seven days off right now. They're in the military for three years and they've done half of it. Now during this vacation, their plan is to visit as many nations as possible. So it was spot on!...
...so I'm excited to continue to use art as a tool to minister to people and to Jesus! YAY! God is so, so, so good to us, we truly have the best Dad in the whole world! Thank you, Daddy!
-Joy Amelia Svedin
March 28, 2013
When we were by the Parlament, I experienced something fun- I had made a prophetic painting I wanted to give to someone, but I didn't know who. I asked God, and suddenly, a police man came, took my paintings (I had two) and read: "God has a special plan for you??" Afterwards, he sat in the police car and looked for a long time on my second painting- a heart with Jesus' name inside. I think he got something to think about :-)
-Linda Jensen
Prophetic art by the Parlament
And, as a final picture: Here we are! The wonderful team. Thank you all for joining us on this adventure, and we are looking forward to see you all again!
