what´s up guys
We just traveled from Luxembourg to Brussels. Luxembourgians speak French and German. It was really expensive and we avoided being stabbed by drug dealers. A guy named Ariz we met at a bus station told us that there are dealers who ask if you want drugs and if you say no they just stab you.
On a lighter note, I´m in Belgium right now. The Waffle and Chocolate capital of the world. We are going to Amsterdam tomorrow. We going to go out tonight and talk to people on the streets. Pray for open hearts and breakthrough in the lives of people over here.
I´ll tell you more in depth stories when I get home but right now I have to get going. Thank you for all your prayers and support. I love you guys and I´ll see you on Saturday, Sunday, or Monday.
Wesman out
P.S.
Does anyone know how to speak dutch? If so, email me.
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Saturday, June 23, 2007
2nd Euroblog
What up Amerikans (the K is on purpose).
We are in Stuttgart right now. We are going to visit Peter Wenz' Church tomorrow morning. We had a great time helping out with the church Friday and Saturday.
We went to an outreach on Friday where we had worship in the open square by Castle Stuttgart. That's right I said Castle. Anyways...about six of the German people gave their testimony. After that I had the chance to speak to the people...but about a minute after I started talking it started to pour like crazy. I know bummer right? It is alright.
The next day we went to another outreach and went out to talk to people. We met this girl part of the iPod religion if you remember Mrs. Kors' Apologetics class. She basically chooses all the good stuff to believe without the bad stuff. We also met this guy named Scott from Florida and prayed for him.
We also helped out at a sister church with a homeless/poor person event. We helped cook food for them and put a service on for them. Before the people came in to eat and before the service started, the people helping had a worship time that was amazing and it got us all focused again on why we are here. We are here to spread the LOVE of Christ to teh people of Germany.
We will be leaving Stuttgart on Monday to go to Luxembourg, then Brussels, then the final stop, Amsterdam. Don't worry we aren't going to do drugs or drink although people have already offered. I have thought about trying it since I'm old enough here and it isn't illegal, but I think that doing that would more hurt me than help me.
Keep praying for me and the people here in Germany to have open hearts to the Gospel and good news of Christ. God is doing good stuff here in Germany and He is definitely going to do more.
Wesman out
P.S.
Some German Sayings for you guys and gals:
Gott ist gut (goot) - God is good.
Jesus (said Yayzoos) leibt dich (said deek) - Jesus loves you!
Retter - Savior.
Mein Erlöser lebt - My Redeemer Lives.
Ich (Ick) von vil deiner leibe (leebay) singen - I could sing of your love forever.
Keep up your own quiet time with God every morning. Start the day off right. Live a life of worship.
Wesman truly out.
We are in Stuttgart right now. We are going to visit Peter Wenz' Church tomorrow morning. We had a great time helping out with the church Friday and Saturday.
We went to an outreach on Friday where we had worship in the open square by Castle Stuttgart. That's right I said Castle. Anyways...about six of the German people gave their testimony. After that I had the chance to speak to the people...but about a minute after I started talking it started to pour like crazy. I know bummer right? It is alright.
The next day we went to another outreach and went out to talk to people. We met this girl part of the iPod religion if you remember Mrs. Kors' Apologetics class. She basically chooses all the good stuff to believe without the bad stuff. We also met this guy named Scott from Florida and prayed for him.
We also helped out at a sister church with a homeless/poor person event. We helped cook food for them and put a service on for them. Before the people came in to eat and before the service started, the people helping had a worship time that was amazing and it got us all focused again on why we are here. We are here to spread the LOVE of Christ to teh people of Germany.
We will be leaving Stuttgart on Monday to go to Luxembourg, then Brussels, then the final stop, Amsterdam. Don't worry we aren't going to do drugs or drink although people have already offered. I have thought about trying it since I'm old enough here and it isn't illegal, but I think that doing that would more hurt me than help me.
Keep praying for me and the people here in Germany to have open hearts to the Gospel and good news of Christ. God is doing good stuff here in Germany and He is definitely going to do more.
Wesman out
P.S.
Some German Sayings for you guys and gals:
Gott ist gut (goot) - God is good.
Jesus (said Yayzoos) leibt dich (said deek) - Jesus loves you!
Retter - Savior.
Mein Erlöser lebt - My Redeemer Lives.
Ich (Ick) von vil deiner leibe (leebay) singen - I could sing of your love forever.
Keep up your own quiet time with God every morning. Start the day off right. Live a life of worship.
Wesman truly out.
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Eurotrek Update
So I arrived safely in Berlin and had to navigate my way from the airport to the youth hostel using a bus and a train. It was fun and a little confusing, but I made it. I want to thank all you guys for your prayer and support. It was raining after I made it to the youth hostel. I think it cleared up now, but my clothes are totally soaked from it. We are leaving Berlin tomorrow to go to Stuttgart and help Pastor Peter Wenz on an outreach. It is going to be so cool. I can't put pictures on the computer seeing as I'm in an internet cafe. Well this is just the first update to you guys.
Oh! and I got to see part of the Berlin Wall!!!!!!
Wesman out
Oh! and I got to see part of the Berlin Wall!!!!!!
Wesman out
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Today...
This is it guys the first blog of Wes Hiemstra. (And surely not going to be the last.) This is my connection to all my peeps in college wherever they may be: Irvine, the big SD, Michigan, Davis... and let's not forget Santa Cruz.
All I got to say is that I love you guys, and I just want to give you guys an encouragement to keep going no matter what mud you fall into. Keep marching and trudging along, because on the other side of the swamp is a peaceful meadow.
Always have a quiet time with God before the day begins in order to start the day off right. When we put Him first, it puts our focus for the day in the right place. Worship Him (not only in song) because worship is not singing His praises only, but it is a lifestyle that is giving all we are to Him in every aspect of life whether it is respect for another person, doing your homework diligently or just helping someone out even if they didn't ask. You offer, don't wait to be asked. In my own life I personally need to work on this as well.
Worship Him always! In the good and the bad times. One example of worshipping in the bad times that I love is the story of Jehosaphat and the three armies of Ammon, Moab, and the men of Mt. Seir. He put the choir and the musicians in the frontline and he led the Children of Israel in worship. As they worshipped, the three armies turned on each other and killed every one of the other. The Children of Israel received all the spoils of three armies without lifting one sword. All because of worship.
This is the first of many encouragements because everyone needs encouragement, especially in this new period of life.
Wesman out.
All I got to say is that I love you guys, and I just want to give you guys an encouragement to keep going no matter what mud you fall into. Keep marching and trudging along, because on the other side of the swamp is a peaceful meadow.
Always have a quiet time with God before the day begins in order to start the day off right. When we put Him first, it puts our focus for the day in the right place. Worship Him (not only in song) because worship is not singing His praises only, but it is a lifestyle that is giving all we are to Him in every aspect of life whether it is respect for another person, doing your homework diligently or just helping someone out even if they didn't ask. You offer, don't wait to be asked. In my own life I personally need to work on this as well.
Worship Him always! In the good and the bad times. One example of worshipping in the bad times that I love is the story of Jehosaphat and the three armies of Ammon, Moab, and the men of Mt. Seir. He put the choir and the musicians in the frontline and he led the Children of Israel in worship. As they worshipped, the three armies turned on each other and killed every one of the other. The Children of Israel received all the spoils of three armies without lifting one sword. All because of worship.
This is the first of many encouragements because everyone needs encouragement, especially in this new period of life.
Wesman out.
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