Week 2 in Berlin.
Fri 22nd: Like the Friday before was a chilled to start, as we did not have anything on till youth church in evening. Was a really quiet service, had the Swedish YWAM team lead the service through. After the service we went to an 18th birthday party of one of the young people from youth church. We spent most of the evening in his living room playing again Texas Hold'em. I was also given an opportunity to hear a woman called Jenny's testimony, which was really inspiring. Gabe was also able to share the gospel with one of the young people. Afterwards we got a cab home and half watched a film.
Sat 23rd: I woke up and felt called to go into Boxhagener to speak to Isa, which I arranged to do and invited him along to church in Mower Park which he accepted. The rest of the day was spent together with Kim, Bre, Gabe, Thilo, Anna D, Heidi, Steve and Patrick. We had a BBQ in the park and hung out together. In the evening true to form we played Texas Hold'em with a group of friends that I won!
Sun 24th: Unfortunately Isa did not come to church with us, but service was a really great time together, we has the Homestead, Derby and Swedish Teams this time so we had a bigger presence in the park, plus there was another American outreach team in the park so they came and worshiped with us. In the evening we went to a service that was held at a church based in an old Turkish restaurant. (First time I have ever worshiped from behind a bar!) It was also the first time we meet the Swiss YWAMers
Mon 25th: Berlin DTS day, went to Boxhagener with free hugs/free prayer/Jesus signs which was so effective the original plan was to go to Boxy to see some of the friends we have there like Isa and then to head to train station with our signs but God changed all that and we did not even get that far. Hard to explain in word how it all happened but we ended up on a street corner with Louise (a Venaswalen man from Boxy) him, Israel and Erik had free hug signs and they got loads and behind them was Markus and Irina with Jesus Revolution type signs and behind them was Bre, Kim and myself with free prayer signs. So as people walked by they got the love (hug), then the reason for the love (Jesus) and then the option to receive the love (pray). That evening was spent in with Bre and Heidi as Gabe had gone to band practice.
Tue 26th: In the morning I went with Kim to print some flyers, before we went to Alexander Platz with the Swiss team plus a few extras, we hit Alexander Platz with our free hugs and prayer signs but it was not amazingly successful as it rained like crazy. Gabe and I left early as my ticket ran out slightly before the end of the planned time and we were briefly able to share with a guy at the station. In the evening we went pasting images of Jesus around our area with the YWAMers.
Wed 27th: Our YWAM duty was cancelled as there was an event in the evening called Burn which was lead by a group from Texas about worship and prayer evangelism (a bit like 24-7 prayer but all worship) it was so so so amazing, to start we had a crazy time of worship (involving dancing!) reminded me of the freedom I experienced at Soul Survivor. Then a short talk about what they do and why they do it. Really exiting stuff too much to go into followed by a response that was intense. God moved in some mighty ways, again cannot put down but trust it was immense. From that we head home and got back at exactly mid-night (my birthday)
Thurs 28th: My Birthday, waffles for breakfast! Then onto the second part of Burn, worship on the street we were a little late and because of rain people had already decided to call it a day but Thilo just started to worship the clouds parted and we worship for about 2 hours in the centre of Berlin with all the YWAMers. Following this a small group of us head back to the park near us after some food, had some drinks and through a ball around till about 7.45ish. We then went back to ours for yet another game of Texas Hold'em until about 10. Then Gabe, Thilo, Anna T and Me went to a club that was closed! So walked along the East Side Gallery (part of the Berlin Wall) to another club had a bit of a dance and then walked home.
Fri 29th: (today) got up late as was shattered from last night. Have no plans other than youth church and whatever happens after is mystery.
Again thanks for your support, it means the world to me, there is so much more I wish I could write down to show you how much God is doing but I just do not possess the vocabulary to do so, God is good and every day he gives me something new and exciting it totally mind blowing.
Peace
Nathanael
29. Mai 2009
19. Mai 2009
The Long Overdue Update
Right I am finally putting down what has been going on in my first week and a bit in Berlin.
Wed 13th: Really chilled, not much went down although Gabe and I went out in the evening to a park to meet a couple of friends, one of which we were able to share a bit with about Jesus and also in hanging around talking prevented them from going to a club and picking up loose women.
Thurs 14th: Meet the YWAM teams from Derby and Sweden, cooked them lunch followed by a session lead by the different Christian group working in Berlin sharing about there hearts for Berlin and what they believe God is wanting to do through their ministries. That evening we went to a concert with Thilo (friend we made on the Artists For Christ mission), he got both me and Gabe in for free as he was working for the headlining band, again Gabe and I were given an opening to share about Jesus with a close friend of Thilo's which we jumped at even if it meant missing the first half of the headlining act.
Fri 15th: Again quite relaxed and we had nothing really on until youth church in the evening at this we met the YWAMers from Homestead, who lead the service through. After the service we were invited to the birthday party of Thilo's cousin which turned out to be another chance to share about Jesus. I had gone outside in the hope of avoiding a dancing game and meet a guy who was doing the same and was able to share with him why I was in Berlin and about Gods love. Following this we went to a pool club with Thilo, both his sisters and a couple of their friends.
Sat 16th: Like Friday was a slow start with our only thing on being a practice for Sunday morning service and a Texas Hold'em match in the evening at the house of one of the guys from youth church. True to the last 3 days God gave another chance to share with some guys.
Sun 17th: Started with a Church service in one of the parks, followed by a garbage pickup, in the evening we went to the youth church building for a service which was the first time all the YWAM teams plus the Berlin DTS (Discipleship Training School) were together and we had an awesome time of worship together.
Mon 18th: We went treasure hunting with the Berlin DTS students, didn't see any mad stuff personally on that day but ended up in a practice studio with 2 of the guys from the park jamming and building relations with them. 1 of them Esau had a leg brace and we were able to pray for him. My evening was spent playing pool with Gabe. 2 rounds American which he won, 2 rounds English which I won and a round of English/American which I won!
Tue 19th: Street evangelism with the Homestead and Sweden YWAMers in Alexander Platz. The day was filled with dramas from the Homestead team and hanging about talking with people. It was a really positive start to the street ministry will be doing in Alexander Platz for the next few weeks. Videos of the dramas will be filmed and put up next week. That evening was spent with the Droptiny massive playing Texas Hold'em.
Wed 20th: Probable the Best day so far. Plan for the day was to go with the Swedish team and a select few of the Homestead team to Boxhagener Platz to chill and talk to people. The awesome thing for me was to meet Esau again, pray with him and then go for a walk round the park without his leg brace! In the evening we again played Texas Hold'em, but at about 1.30ish in the morning myself and Gabe went out to off license, and on the way back we meet a group of punks and had one of the most if not the most intense conversation I have ever had about Jesus. What was even more amazing was that the original punk we meet had good English but lacked the big word he wanted to use so keep grabbing more people to translate for him. All in all we were able to share the Gospel with 8 punks over a period of about 2 hours.
Thurs 21st: (Today) has been really laid back as we have had buckets of rain. Not sure what this evening holds for us but knowing God he has something for us.
Hope all my ramblings made sense, thanks for you prayers they are so valuable to me and I know I could not be doing this without your support.
Peace
Nathanael
Wed 13th: Really chilled, not much went down although Gabe and I went out in the evening to a park to meet a couple of friends, one of which we were able to share a bit with about Jesus and also in hanging around talking prevented them from going to a club and picking up loose women.
Thurs 14th: Meet the YWAM teams from Derby and Sweden, cooked them lunch followed by a session lead by the different Christian group working in Berlin sharing about there hearts for Berlin and what they believe God is wanting to do through their ministries. That evening we went to a concert with Thilo (friend we made on the Artists For Christ mission), he got both me and Gabe in for free as he was working for the headlining band, again Gabe and I were given an opening to share about Jesus with a close friend of Thilo's which we jumped at even if it meant missing the first half of the headlining act.
Fri 15th: Again quite relaxed and we had nothing really on until youth church in the evening at this we met the YWAMers from Homestead, who lead the service through. After the service we were invited to the birthday party of Thilo's cousin which turned out to be another chance to share about Jesus. I had gone outside in the hope of avoiding a dancing game and meet a guy who was doing the same and was able to share with him why I was in Berlin and about Gods love. Following this we went to a pool club with Thilo, both his sisters and a couple of their friends.
Sat 16th: Like Friday was a slow start with our only thing on being a practice for Sunday morning service and a Texas Hold'em match in the evening at the house of one of the guys from youth church. True to the last 3 days God gave another chance to share with some guys.
Sun 17th: Started with a Church service in one of the parks, followed by a garbage pickup, in the evening we went to the youth church building for a service which was the first time all the YWAM teams plus the Berlin DTS (Discipleship Training School) were together and we had an awesome time of worship together.
Mon 18th: We went treasure hunting with the Berlin DTS students, didn't see any mad stuff personally on that day but ended up in a practice studio with 2 of the guys from the park jamming and building relations with them. 1 of them Esau had a leg brace and we were able to pray for him. My evening was spent playing pool with Gabe. 2 rounds American which he won, 2 rounds English which I won and a round of English/American which I won!
Tue 19th: Street evangelism with the Homestead and Sweden YWAMers in Alexander Platz. The day was filled with dramas from the Homestead team and hanging about talking with people. It was a really positive start to the street ministry will be doing in Alexander Platz for the next few weeks. Videos of the dramas will be filmed and put up next week. That evening was spent with the Droptiny massive playing Texas Hold'em.
Wed 20th: Probable the Best day so far. Plan for the day was to go with the Swedish team and a select few of the Homestead team to Boxhagener Platz to chill and talk to people. The awesome thing for me was to meet Esau again, pray with him and then go for a walk round the park without his leg brace! In the evening we again played Texas Hold'em, but at about 1.30ish in the morning myself and Gabe went out to off license, and on the way back we meet a group of punks and had one of the most if not the most intense conversation I have ever had about Jesus. What was even more amazing was that the original punk we meet had good English but lacked the big word he wanted to use so keep grabbing more people to translate for him. All in all we were able to share the Gospel with 8 punks over a period of about 2 hours.
Thurs 21st: (Today) has been really laid back as we have had buckets of rain. Not sure what this evening holds for us but knowing God he has something for us.
Hope all my ramblings made sense, thanks for you prayers they are so valuable to me and I know I could not be doing this without your support.
Peace
Nathanael
18. Mai 2009
Brief Update... More To Come
Just quickly will update this later on today, sorry for the lack of information internet has been denied to me for the last 3 days and still is not mine to use. Want to tell of all that has happened so far but have limited time at the present moment, but be assured I will write them all down for you to hear.
Today I am leading the YWAM Berlin team in treasure hunting so your prayer for that would be so awesome.
Oh I have also got mild sunburn so prayer for a quick recovery would be ace.
Right really have to go will try and give a full update this evening.
Peace
Nathanael
Today I am leading the YWAM Berlin team in treasure hunting so your prayer for that would be so awesome.
Oh I have also got mild sunburn so prayer for a quick recovery would be ace.
Right really have to go will try and give a full update this evening.
Peace
Nathanael
13. Mai 2009
Im Here Baby!
Not got to much to say other than I'm here safely. Had a rough night last night did not get to bed until 2:00am as had to help brother with music A Level work, so very tired today. Flight was good, ears didn't pop which is a first for Easyjet! It's all still very unreal for me but it also feels very natural which can't be a bad thing.
Today will be very chilled which is a blessing so all the fun starts tomorrow, we have 2 YWAM for England to work with for the next month which is pretty awesome news. The other piec of information I found out today is there will be an open air service happening this sunday in Mower Park, which will be such a witness as its normally packed out on sundays with flea market and karaoke! Prayer for that service will be greatly appreciated, as well as prayer for the relations between both myself, the Droptiny Massive and the YWAMers.
Peace
Nathanael
9. Mai 2009
Update the 1st
This is a short note to tell you of all the joys I have experienced these last few days. For the past 4 days I have suffered with a stomach virus which is the least pleasant thing I have ever had to live with. So prayer that it clears up sooner rather than later will be greatly appreciated.
I also received news today that May is going to be an incredibly busy month in Berlin which fills me with excitement but at the same time I am filled with a massive amount of fear. I am still fully trusting that this is the right thing and that God is sending me but your pra
yers would be so valuable especially at this time as I sit and wait.
Finally I have been given the opportunity to speak at church tomorrow about what I will be doing with my time in Berlin, and at this time I have no clue as to what I will say as I am not really 100% sure what I will be doing myself, other than working alongside Kim, Bre and Gabe. So again your prayers that I will say the right things tomorrow.
Thanks so much for your prayers so far, I could not be doing any of this without them.
Peace
Nathanael
4. Mai 2009
This is really happening
Ok so in 9 days time I will fly on a 1 way ticket to Berlin, most likely for 7 weeks but I am up for God saying otherwise. Please pray for me in all this as it is all very new for me, never been away from home for this length of time, never been away on my own, never had a birthday away from home etc...
I will be living and working alongside 3 Americans Kim, Bre and Gabe
From Left: Bre and Kim
Gabe
They are 3 of the most welcoming people I have ever meet and for the last 2 weeks I have been greatly encouraged through their hospitality and wisdom.
Unfortunately, at this time I can not give much more information as all the fine details are still to be worked out. One thing I would really appreciate prayer for is in the next week I need to sort out various commitments already in my diary, mainly the music rota for Purley.
Thank you for your support, it is so valuable to me,
peace
Nathanael
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