A bunch of us just returned from a short visions trip in Freiburg (southwest Germany). It's a really nice little city in the mountains and it happened to be covered in snow while we were there making it extra pretty. It also happens to be the home of one of the biggest student movements in Europe. The International Campus Staff in Freiburg were kind enough to let us stay with them. We got to experience the University of Freiburg's weekly meeting (also called "Fire-Abend") - it was their last one of the semester. It was really encouraging to see so many students not only attending the meeting, but leading it as well. They were so friendly and we had a good time chatting with them and seeing their passion for their movement and for their university - so cool. Talking to the ICS girls was also really helpful, just to learn about what has worked for them and what hasn't. The biggest encouragment was imagining that some day Berlin will have a movement of students as great as Freiburg's. Just keep praying! :) It was also really awesome just to explore and enjoy the city. I think it was a great ending to the semester.
Speaking of the end of the semester, I have some special prayer requests for this "break" between semesters:
- I will be doing a lot of traveling in the next two months for various reasons and I would love prayer for smooth and safe traveling.
- Krista's due date is Feb. 25th so this baby is ready to come any day now! Please pray for her and Dan as they wait for the big day and for a good delivery.
- Campus Meets Berlin begins in early March. Pray many students all over Germany will register to come.
- Also, Andy and I are leading the ISU spring break trip in the beginning of March. They'll be sharing their faith on the Berlin campuses and seeing what international college ministry looks like. Please pray it would be an awesome trip for the students and that they may even obtain a heart for coming on Summer Project or STINT in the future.
- Pray for wisdom and direction as we plan for the next semester (starts in April).
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Well this is my second attempt. I dont know what happened to the first one lol.. I dont even know if you get to actually read this. Well just in case you do, I hope all is well with you. My friends mom is there in germany visiting family, but i dont know exactly where. I hope you keep warm..brr its cold here. How long are you going to be in Germany? Well hope you get this.. Keeping you in prayer
Love,
Tris Rhoads
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