06.Jun.2007 Thoughts from Europe – Keeping Youth Connected

Well, after a week in Europe Jill and I really ready to be home and will be there tonight at church.

I am sitting in Dusseldorf airport thinking about how great America really is. We have so much freedom, our life style and affordability is truly the best in the world.

Being in Europe reminds you that a move of God does not last forever. Every village you go to there is a church, a big church, a big empty church. We did attend mass by accident Sunday night and there was a healthy crowd but nearly all were over 60.

The reformation started in Germany. A fervor and passion rose up in the German young people and soon spread around the world. Where are all the passionate young people in Europe living out their dreams for Christ?

We must never loose sight of the importance of keeping our young people engaged in C3. It is of utmost importance that we allow them to express love for God in their own way. It’s hard for us oldies. Sometimes but you just have to spend a few days here to see that unless the young are kept in church, all that will be left is the buildings with no body in them.

Dean & Jill