10.29.2007

Color Deficiancy

So, I was playing with a childrens' toy, and it occurred to me that my eyes might more color-deficiant than I thought. There are several platforms; each with four sides which are colored. There is a red, blue, green, and yellow side to each platform. You are supposed to match the colors and the platforms in order to make a building-like structure; let's just say that the blues and greens were totally off! [I still am not sure what was wrong though......whatever.]

Last week was Holy-Spirit week and I have a praise report: I spoke in tongues for the first time!
The speaker was a middle-aged German man who used phrases/jokes that apparently don't translate into English very well, thus: I probably could have gotten more but i guess that a language barrier is another thing to make life interesting.

This week is about money and stuardship. I'm not very comfortable with either subject, but that's where God works the most: through uncomfortability. Our speakers are a Swiss couple, one who's native language is French, and the other's is German; tey both speak very good English.

Tyler is going to stay in Germany for a while longer....until the 14th. He will be playing bass for what is called "The Trumpet Tour". The YWAM Herrnhut worship team will be touring all over Germany playing at churches and events calling people to missions. He will be leaving Herrnhut on the 4th, and arrivin in Bellingham on the 13th; I will not be able to see him during this time.

I went on a local outreach to Dresden again on Friday. I got to lead worship in a popular spot downtown....I don't have pictures yet but i'm going to talk to the designated photographer about getting me some for all of you guys. One of our team leaders - Rebekka - came really close to leading someone to Christ, but, the devil got saved by the bell of this individual's cell-phone. We took 100+ cards with Bible verses written in German on them and put them on a 1.5 foot high wall along with a lot of candy...it got the youth hook, line, and sinker; they were everywhere. It was so cool to see all of the seeds that were sown and to get the opportunity to tlak with the youth of Dresden one-on-one for a while.

And the part you've all been waiting for:
I'm going to Chad!!!
That's right: my long term outreach will be to Chad [try looking in the center of Africa :)...]. This country is a muslim country with very strict/interesting rules. Lets just say that without the permission/street smarts, I could end up in jail for 2+ weeks.....why? For taking a picture of course. We are going to need a lot of prayer while there, but don't worry too much yet, because I won't be leaving until after Christmas.

That's about all that I have time for tonight so:
Good Night [well.....yeah, for me]

~JUSTIN~

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Thank you for the new blog. We love it! We are so glad to hear a little about what has been happening....and you are not going to take ANY pictures, are you? We didn't know that the Trumpet Tour was part of YWAM...Tyler didn't really get a chance to tell us much about it. Make sure that when you webcam us, that you try to do it between 8:00 PM and 9:30 PM, as we am worried about keeping you up too late.

We are proud of you and we love you both so much!!!

Your Family

Anonymous said...

it sounds like you're having and amazing time...i'm jealous...not gonna lie! it's great to hear about how you're doing, and what God is doing in your life!

and of course...here's another quote for you... :-)
"So what is a group of people living this way called? That's the church. The church doesn't exist for itself; it exists to serve the world. It is not ultimately about the church; it's about all the people God wants to bless through the church."

when you get the chance...you should totally add more pictures!
i've been praying for you, so any other prayer requests...let me know
miss ya,
*emily*

Anonymous said...

Wow. Chad eh? That sounds like quite an adventure. Go ahead, take a picture, i dare you. haha. I am so happy that you've had the opportunity to do something like this...i totally hope that i can experience something like this sometime in my life. I have to call your family, goodness i miss your mother. Anyways...you should hurry home, only what...6 months left? I have to get going on that guitar bussiness too! I hope to hear from you soon, sorry about that awkward situation.

loves'n stuff.
Amanda

karlyjoseph said...

justin, your a baller. no doubt.

i cant wait to see what plans god has for you and how all of this will work out. you are amazing and i miss you and keep being a rock star.

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