Missions in Germany

I was told by quite a few of my friends at Cascade to go to Chemnitz if I got the chance. So, I did. I was a little apprehensive at first because we were a group of 18 students and I didn't feel like we could all possibly help out. God has his ways though. When we got there we joined an English bible study and sang English songs! It was so exciting! the next morning we played a few intense games of volleyball, all the kids (and adults) were really good. After that we had a pizza party and went to a castle about 20 minutes away. We played in the leaves and took a couple good pictures (Sarah and I by the castle) that night we went to an area wide song fest and had to sight read songs in German. I stink sight reading in English, so it was quite a challenge. Luckily the lady next to me knew her part so I could follow along. It seemed like we didn't do a lot to actually help the congregation. However there was a 17 year old guy named Alex there. We were told that he is an aspiring professional gymnast. He has been talking to the missionaries (Clint, April and baby Heidi) but he had not come to church on Sunday morning yet. His parents are against the church. Alex really wants to learn more English, so he was very excited that we were coming, so excited in fact that he came to church! the missionaries were very pleased. It goes to show you that even if you feel like your not helping at certain times, God is still using you to bring people to him. That is so encouraging. The church

family is wonderful. There are about 6 Americans and they all have so much fun together. Most of them came over for the Let's Start Talking program, fell in love with the town and people and have stayed there ever since. Coming on these trips really shows me how people can just pick up their lives and move across the country. It is because they literally cannot leave. If God calls me to be a missionary I will go, I want to help so bad! However, all I can do is give support where and when it is needed. I cannot wait for God to reveal His plan for me, whatever it may be.