KBL

1 Pet 1: 22 "Now that you have purified yoursleff by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for your brothers, love one anothe rdeeply from the heart." I thought before coming that I had a "love for the nations"-for others. Yet I realize that only now do I truly understand what that phrase means. I have learned to love deeply. I am, for the first time in my life, truly burdened for another nation...which has turned and been fanned into a flame for all nations. I long and weep and wait to see all nations bow in worhip to the Lord. God thank you sweet Jesus for opening my eyes. Thank you for your promise to work until completion. My cup is full and running over. Lord, Jesus, My Savior, you are my all in all. I am humbled and kneel in praise to you.

KNS

This week has come to a close. Its been a great experience. God worked. I'm ready to be at home adn be with my family. I'm also ready to not take for granted the life that Christ gave for us. This week was actually pretty overhelming but it was also pretty awesome. The sage girls are awesome, the M is awesome, the JSI are awesome and God is awesome.

KNR Nederland, TX

This has been an incredible week! I am so thankful that God has given me the opportunity to come here these past two years adn serve Him in Germany with amazing leadership that always gives god the glory. So much has been learned, many seeds have been planted, and another has been added to the kingdom of God within this past week. God is good...all the time!

JSW, Alabama

Hi everyone! This week hsa been such a life changeing experience, for me, that I will NEVER forget. I have been changed for the better and I have never felt so close to Christ as I do right now. I have truly died in my old ways and now I am ready to sing a new song of praise to God. So even though I am coming home tomorrow, I will not be coming back the same as I left.

LBW, Benton

Our last day in Koln was amazing: We got to tour the Dom and go shopping. As my time here comes to an end, i have been thinking about how wonderful it is to look back and know that I, we, He made a difference in this place I have come to love so much. I am really beginning to understand what it means to be called by Christ. I can't wait to home and see everyone. I love you!!

KS

In America, I observe people; I like to take notice of things by listening and watching. Doing that is much harder here because I don't want to stare and I can't understand what the German speaking people say. K and I met a nice lady today who we enjoyed talking to. I believe a seed was planted. Today weas the last day to official go out on the site, but this city and this country along with all other nations and m's will definately be in my prs and I will continue to give to m's faithfully.

JMJ Brenham, TX

I anticipated that my heart would be heavy when I left this place, yet I find my heart feeling hopeful instead. As I shared with my girls this week, I have truly seen the ancient work of God at its finest in this place. The Father has never left here, so I can be confident that He will be here long after I leave. Praise be to God who is ever Faithful and True. I am blessed beyond measure, and I pray that the Father enables me to be a blessing wherever He leads me next. I am His.

BJR Forney, TX

At the beginning of the week I thought I would be so excited to be writing this final note because it meant we would be leaving soon, but nopw for those same reason's, I'm somewhat sad to put my pen to paper. This week has been absolutely amazing, and I'm not sure I want to leave just yet. So many awesome and unexpected things have happened, and the work that hsas been seen and done here is so exciting and miraculous that I can't wait to hear of future things here. I've found a new love for the nations and in the process have been overcoming fears I didn't know I had. All that's really left to say is "He is good all the time, and all the time He is good" along with "See you tomorrow" and "I'll miss this place..."

MMH Forney, TX

Well today is the last day. :( We just got done shopping and I think we all spent all of our money. But this week has been awesome and I'll miss everyone so much! If any of yall are reading this right now I just want you to know that you are so special to me and you will forever have a place in my heart. Thankyou all just for who you are. I'll never forget any of this.

LMCK Nederland

How can you be sad and happy at the same time? Sad to leave this place where I have learned so much and had so many wonderful experiences, everlasting experiences that will forever change my life. Happy to go home to the love and comfort of my family. May God give me the grace to never forget what I have learned and use it for the rest of my life. Thank you J for such simple truth as plowing, sowing, and harvesting.

JSW alabama

Hey everybody! I hope your day was great. mine was good, the sun decided to come out a little today so it was nice at the park. i fell and hurt my ankle while walking (go figure) but i'm fine. continue pring for us and stay safe. I love you!

KNR, Nederland, TX

Today Miss L and I talked to two German girls for over an hour. They were very sweet and seemed excited about the SAGE comference tomorrow. Please pr specifically for the conference tomorrow night.

LMck

Today k and i met two girls in the cafertia at the University and we talked for like two hours and invited her to come to our meeting tomorrow night. We had another conversation with a lady who was visiting her parents here in the city. The week is going by really fast but i really miss my sweetie. The weather was a little better today. Hopefully we see a little more sunshine tomorrow since it will be our last day for reaping. Pray for the harvest.

KBL

Today M and I pr to meet people of peace...people ready to recieve and move closer to a relationship with Father. He is faithful. We met K who leaves to visit america for 3 months in 10 days. pr for continued opportunity to be in contact with her. then we met M and her daughter K. She invited us for coffee and invited us back tmrw. Father prepare her to hear and receive more of the gospel tmrw.

BJR, Forney, TX

Hey everyone! We headed back out to the university today and it was still cold but not as bad. Me and another one of our girls met three new people and had pretty deep conversations with a few of them. We're really growing closer as a team, I think, and it's awesome. I have the feeling that these last few days will be great and your thoughts are definately appreciated! See you all soon!

LBW Benton

I am very excited about what God did today! It was my first time going to talk to a German by myself, no leader. Her name is A and I want ya'll to pr for her. We got to eat subway....yum! please pray that God will continue to give me strength and boldness. I love ya'll with all my heart!

MMH, Fomey

Hi everyone! Today was a lot warmer, and no rain!!!yay! Well we went to the University today as usual. We spent most of the time prayer walking until my foot starting hurting. Then I sat down and read my bible. We ate subway for dinner and we are having worship right now!

JMJ Brenham, TX

Today the Father brought the sun back and the people. Kr and I had an ordained conversation with K. She will be comiong to the states for an extended stay next month. We offered to give her a tour of our state capital, so pr that she will remain open to deepening the friendship begun today.

KNR Nederland

Well today was extremely cold, but we made it and it was a good day. It's so interesting to learn about the people here and how different, yet similiar.

BJR, Forney, TX

Hello everyone! Today was a very rainy, cold, and windy day but we went onto the firld anyway. Me and two of the girls started out pr-walking and then found ourselves "accidentally" in a conversation with a student at the university. He was really nice and seemed very open to what we had to say. We are going to meet up with him again and are hoping to get into deeper conversation with him. Afterward, the Indian meal we ate for dinner was very good and now I'm definately up for trying new things.

JMJ Brenham, TX

Although the weather was less than ideal, it was still a blessed day. I have a wonderful conversation with Barbara who expressed a desire to be my penpal after I get home. PR for her and for her husband who is ill.

KBL

Today was cold and wet. Very cold. But hearts were receptive to conversations. Lord i pray for B and L. LOrd they are in such a tough situation. Give B wisdom. LOrd i pray she is able to connect with the house church. Lord may they be able to love her and encourage her.

LBW Benton

Today was very cold and rainy. We didn't get to talk to many people in the park, but it was nice just to pr walk and enjoy the park. We are now sitting in an Indian restraunt, so I am very excited to see how it tastes. I can't wait to see what God has in store for the rest of the week! I love ya'll and miss you!

MMH, Forney, TX

Hi everyone. Today was freezing! But we still pr-walked in the park. Me and C talked to a lady who had the cutest grand-daughter. We ate at an Indian food restaurant. It was interesting. Well, I love and miss y'all!

KNS, Port Neches

For the first time in my life, i met someone who had never heard of Jesus. I also met someone who doesn't believe there is a hell. (P.S. Mom please make gumbo on Sunday night).

LMCK

Had a lot of rain today while we were out pr walking and having conversations with people. I had a really good conversation with a lady from China. I told her I would be back tomorrow and I think she will be back to talk some more. Maybe we won't have rain tomorrow.

JSW, Alabama

Hi MOM!!!(and everyone else). Today has been freezing cold and rainy, but that didn't stop us from trying to make him famous. I can't believe how fast this is going by. Please continue to pray for us. I love you all, be safe adn keep Christ first.

Day late postcards...

Sorry that these postcards are just now available. Our internet was down yesterday and we were just now able to post them. Look for new ones tonight!

No Name

To say the least, God´s timing is perfect. He placed us girls in the right place at the right time. There are angels in heaven who rejoiced today over one sinner who repented. By the grace of God , we have a new sister in Christ. I struggled staying awake the first part of the day, but once I drank some coffee and got outside I woke up. Although I miss home and am dreading the flight home, I am excited to be here and love the people I am here with. Germans are really quiet, it´s weird, or maybe just different. :)

JSW Alabama

Hey eveyone! The start of today for me wasn´t the best because I was sick. But when I felt better I headed over to the park to meet up with my team. At the park a woman received Christ into her life. It was amazing! I have been thanking God for my new sister all day. I also ate a veggie doner sandwich which was great. I truly have loved these days here in Cologne and I hope to meet more people like that lady, who long to know the Lord. Please pray for us as we continue to build relationships with the people who live here.

PS: I love you momma!

JMJ. Brenham, Texas

It was a wonderful day of fellowship with the “m” family here that I have come to love. We had a sweet time of prayer together in their home before I headed to our site. The girls sowed many seeds today, and I am moved by their boldness. I ended the day taking juggling lessons from a guy in the park. He is a jazz musician, so we talked about school and music. PR that I will see him again on Wednesday.

MMH. Forney, Texas

Hi everyone! We were eating at a Doner place right now. I got a Turkish pizza. (Spencer you would love the pizza here even more than you do at home). So today we pr walked and talked to about 3 different people. We were there from about 2 to 6. I´m gunna be so in shape from all this walking. Well i miss everyone. Be home before you know it! XOXO

PS Thanks for the pictures Mom :)

KBL

Today was a day of faithfulness. God stopped the rain, brought out the sun, and opened doors for sowing and reaping. All glory and honor is His. Lord bless the contacts made today and continue to use each of us. God you are amazing. Thank you Jesus...

MCK Nederland

What a wonderful day!!! We were able to make several contacts and “K” led a lady to the Lord. We will come back to the university tomorrow and do follow ups. I am so thankful to be a small part of this team. What a blessing!!

KNR Nederland

Today we had the opportunity to talk with and meet girls that go to the university. I met a student named “A” that was excited to speak English again and have someone to play basketball with tomorrow. Another girl we met trusted Christ as her Savior. We are so excited; God´s hand is guiding us!

BJR Forney, TX

Another day in the park for us. Simple church was great, all huddled together under ponchos and umbrellas in the rain. More pr walking, but we were just in awe of creation through it all. The sky, trees, and even the baby ducks just kept reminding us of how great He is. We talked with a woman with her granddaughter about the culture and the city`s history and may see her again. Our group split up and we did more pr walking, but all in all it was a great day. I got to talk for a long while with one of the JSIs and it was really nice. I can´t wait to see what´s in store for tomorrow.

LBW Benton

I wasn’t feeling well at all when I woke up this morning, but I have learned to pray specific prayers. So I sat and prayed for my own health and within an hour I felt okay. I got the awesome chance to speak to two ladies in the park today and learn about what they believed. I am truly beginning to understand the power of prayer. I miss y´all so much!

JMJ, Brenham, TX

It was an awe-inspiring experience to be back at the university again today. The ancient work is so evident, and I was humbled to plow the same soil I was privileged to plow three years ago. I am eager to see how Father will move in the days ahead.

KNS, Port Neches, TX

I have definately recovered some from jet lag. We prayer walked today and asked Father to soften the soil and the hearts of the German community. The cathedral is absolutely beautiful, on the outside at least. How amazing and beautiful it would be for that cathedral to be filled and full of worship rather that it being pretty much a museum. I could feel some hardness when I smiled and gave a little wave at many people and only got like 2 half-smiles back. I can be joyful and smile and be happy because I have Jesus in my heart and i pray that it owuld be contagious and that the people I come in contact with will see something different about me and desire to have the source of my happiness.
P.S. I love you J and T

Today we had quiet time and prayer walked at the University. It was really neat. There are many students adn families who visit the university that we hope we can build relationships with. It has been our prayer to reach whatever he may send our way.

KBL,

I was overhelmed today by the infintie detail of God...and our lives...or better yet in my life. Today i met a man named "nothing."I am reminded that aside from God's grace adn his mercy, we are all named "Nothing." Only the Lord can give man eternal purpose. God has changed my name and my destiny. Pray for "Nothing" Pray that his name will be changed...Pray he is back tomorrow....

JSW Alabama

Today has been a gorgeous day in Cologne! We prayerwalked for about 2 hours, it really made me see the simplicity of Christ. I prayed for the grass and the trees adn everyone that I saw at the University that we went to. Right now I am so in awe at how glorious and how much of a miracle his creation is. I now realize how great this team of girls i have here with me really is. I love everyone back home in Mobile, please continue to pray for my team. Making Him Famous, JSW

LBW, Benton, TX

Today we learned about pr-walking and went on a walk for a few hours. It really changes my perspective of church and prayer: that prayer isn't a bunch of questions, or even a conversation, but it is a lifestyle. I love you all so very much!

LMCK, Nederland, TX

Today we went to the University to have group church and prayer walk. We spent all afternoon walking and praying. We will go back tomorrow hopefully to make contact with some of the people. Today was awesome just being able to be with the girls and having them pray out to Father to do a mighty work. I feel so blessed to be here and be a small part of what Father is doing here.

MMH- Forney, TX

Hi guys! So today was day 2. It was a lot better than yesterday, mostly because we got some rest. I was so homesick last night. I miss y'all! Well today we pr-walked for 3 hours and J and I had the chance to talk with a lady who had the cutest baby ever, but I think she was a little freaked out when we asked her if there was anything we could pray for her about, so pray for her and that maybe we'll see her and talk to her again. We ate some salami pizza and eis(ice cream) today. It was pretty good. So i'm having a good time and can't wait for tomorrow. I love y'all soooo much.

BJR - Forney, TX

Hello everyone! Day 2 or 3 or however the hours work has been great! We pr-walked across and around the University and it was a great experience. It'll be a great week and He is definately moving here. The girls and I are definately growing closer and bonding as a team. It's great.

SAGE Team

JSW, Alabama

Hey USA, how was your day? Well mine has been wonderful, we arived in Koln around 9:30 AM(their time)and it was a smoot, safe flight. As I walked through the ity today, my eyes were truly open to how amazig Father has created the earh. Just by walking around Koln and taking in this beautiful city, I kow now he has placed me exactly where he wants me to be. Please Pr for me as i build relationships with the people of Koln. Love you all.

KR Nederland, TX

Were here safely with no problems. That alone is a blessing, and i'm looking forward to the rest of the week!

LBW, Benton, TX

Guten tag! Germany is amazing and I am learning so much just the first day. I have learned the mjor roads and intersections in Koln, abd that there is a Starbucks at every oe of them. I am safe and comfortable(and in need of a shower). I love you all so much!

KNS Port Neches, TX

I had never flown and I was completely terrified. I did know, though, that Father was/is in control and he got us here safely. I've already met one German on the flight here that had a misconception of who Father is and what his son did for us. I'm excited about this week and pr that Father uses us in a great way. (p.s. I love you mom and dad!(:)

BJR Forney, TX

Hey everyone, well we made it even though day one has been two days of come and go, its been a blast, with few struggles and trials, but as a team we pulled through. I definetly thank father for this girls.

MMH, Forney, TX

Hi everybody! We're here- we made it oGermany! I'm super tired from walking around town all day and the time change nd stuff, but we're about to go to bed so that's okay. Well Germany is amazing! I love it No culture shock here, and I love our team. Father realy blessed this! I can't wait for the days ahead! I miss y'all! Love y'all!

LMCK Nederland, Texas

We arrived safely today. It has been a fast twenty-four hours. All the girls are really troopers. We went out today to learn how to get around in Cologne. I couldn't help but wonder today while we were out just how many people here have never heard about Father. Pr that Father would use our team in a mighty way for his glory.

KBL, Temple TX

Father is faithful and provided safe travel. Even on the planes he provided divine conversations to encourage and use us. Today I saw such an emptiness in the German people. They exist around each other but never really see each other. I pr that father will use me this week ,as a counselor, as one who has a passion to see the outcasts of society reached. Use me to reveal your love to homeless , to the mentally ill to anyone he puts in my path.

JMJ Brenham, TX

It's good to be back in the beautiful city of Cologne. I am encouraged to know that the harvest is still plentiful here, and that I get to be a part of it. The girls have been great and have more than earned the good night's sleep that awaits us now. I look forward to all that is in store this week.

SAGE 2007

Sage Group

SH

Today was an awesome day! Praise God for all our contacts and for the people who felloshipped with us tonight. My prayer is that he would continue to bless me with boldness to share.

LK, Houston, TX

i feel like the Lord is calling me to be an M everyday - it is a lifestyle. i am excited to go back and PW with friends and be strategic about making relationships and sowing. i am not completely sure what the Lord is calling me to next summer yet, but He has definately stirred in my heart for the nations.

JMJ, Royse City, TX

i am grateful to God for calling me and for using me in spite of myself. i am hopeful about what God has in store for the conference tomorrow. may the Father put His words in my mouth and may the Spirit plant those words into hearts.

JG Sherwood, OR

Learning to be quite before the Lord as I use my gift of encouragement. Sharing Jesus with many today with life long friends with these teenage girls. What a challenge to disciple my girls and others. God is so...Great! Blessings all....LOVE YOU

Sarah T. Fort Worth, TX

To teach to faitful servants at my church all I have learned this week. All to send them out to teach others to be sent out. For long term, I think GIOd is calling me to an African country. I am very interested in medical missions and the Muslim culture. Children are my heart.