Switzerland |
Sossusvlei - Namibia . These are the highest dunes in the world |
What do
Namibia and Switzerland have in common ? Well, both are found
upon the face of the earth , and both countries are created by God - but
what breathtaking diversity there is between the two !
Young and old had a good time at this Family Confere |
Stephen Rees from the UK was the speaker who led us through some thought provoking meditations upon some of those Psalms that reveal the emotional life of the Psalmist from deep sorrows to great joy .I was most encouraged by this conference that seeks to draw together likeminded believers from Germany, France , Switzerland and Austria . The fellowship was excellent and the hunger for the Word of God evident . There is true earnestness and love for Christ among these believers .
Stephen Rees (UK) with Robert Kunstmann translating |
The Reformed Baptist movement in Europe
is in its "infant shoes". This seems ironic when we consider that the
Reformation came initially from Germany. This simply reminds us that
every generation needs to be re-evangelised and re-discipled according
to the dictates of God's Word . I truly trust and pray that God
would be pleased to multiply this generation of believers .
One
of the areas of concern would be an ' over zealousness' that would
sometimes creep into such young movements . There have been
divisions in the past, and we must pray that conferences such as these
will bring the necessary perspectives and impetus for unity .
We are blessed in SOLA 5 ( An Association of God centered Evangelicals in Southern Africa) to experience such wonderful unity among our churches . I pray that this young work in the heart of Europe will indeed blossom and flourish under the good hand of our God.
Andre & Masha Bay - a missionary couple from South Africa doing church planting in Wetzlar , Germany |