We arrived safe and sound here is Odder Denmark after 36 hours of car, plane, train and foot travel. The country is very beautiful and the people are a joy to serve with, these people have a great sense of humor and love life. Today we spent 12 hours laying sections of flooring in an enormous muddy circus tent that will hold 2500 people in a few days, it was hard work and everyone is a bit sore and tired.
One of the young Danes thanked us and said that when this tent is full of people praising God and learning about Him you will know that God used you. Last year they had no American team to help with this event, it took the locals 3 full days to place the main tent flooring down - this year it was done in 12 (grueling) hours. We put up more tents and lay more flooring all day today and again tomorrow and begin to prepare for our direct ministry to junior and senior high age kids next week when the party starts. This will be a BIG party -they expect over 3000 people. Denmark is a country that is truly post Christian 98% are " members" of the state church by birth and baptism but only 2% attend church, most of those who attend are elderly people, not young people...but there is a small exciting movement among some of the churches and some of the youth here. Pray with me a new wave of Danish Christian youth, pray that our efforts here will serve the local church is starting a fresh uprising! Last night I sat up till 1am with a couple of the young Danish leaders discussing the need for a new culturally relevant churches and sharing ideas abouts incarnational ministry as a principal means of reaching not yet Christians.
More to come, off to pull up circus tents and lay wood flooring. Pray for dry weather!
Comments (5)
great pix. sounds like everyone is working very hard, which makes the blessings even more special. cultural relevance is one of the most important things. i'm glad you're having those conversations. tell michael i love her, please. will keep praying! sandi
Posted by Sandi | July 10, 2007 10:39 PM
Posted on July 10, 2007 22:39
Hi chuck! my name is roxanne and my best friend caitlin walsh is there in denmark with you and i just wanted to say its great to see pictures of the whole gang working hard becuase i know you all are making a difference and doing what you love! i am also glad to hear that everyone got there safely! I will continue to pray for all of you. please send caitlin my love.
-Roxanne
Posted by Roxanne | July 11, 2007 2:20 AM
Posted on July 11, 2007 02:20
Dude, rock on you guys! I'm excited that I get to stay connected thru the internet and hear the news... glad to hear all arrived and work has already begun! I'm totally praying!
Posted by Laura | July 11, 2007 10:36 AM
Posted on July 11, 2007 10:36
This is Stehi's Mom. I am so proud of your team. All of you are in our prayers. Please tell Steph that we love her and miss her.
Posted by Bridget Cleary | July 12, 2007 6:27 AM
Posted on July 12, 2007 06:27
Chuckk, this is so awesome, thank you so much for your passion and the excitement for God you are bringing through these kids in Denmark. We are all praying for you. Tell Dani we miss and love her...also it's raining have her put on some pants and her beautiful cherry boots!!!
Lots of love and prayers, Kelly (Dani's mom)
Posted by Kelly Weaver | July 17, 2007 3:25 PM
Posted on July 17, 2007 15:25