Now and the Future.

Gutentag! 

I got back from the Liz and the Lions tour a week ago now. It was so great and really opened up my eyes (yet again) to how art can impact people. The band played 8 shows in a week, sold 50 cd's and raised well over a thousand euros for the projects in Ethiopia. On top of that we were able to get a couple of the girls sponsored individually at 70 euro a month. This money pays for their basic needs. It also allows the girls to support their families. The 13 girls are growing in faith and confidence as they experience the stability of dedicated people investing into their lives. The translator for the program, a totally delightful Ethiopian who grew up in a YWAM orphanage, is currently attending the Justice DTS. She is so excited to be out of Ethiopia for the first time!

Pick a Pocket is going through a period of change as new people come on board and we start going into a slightly different direction which I will tell you about soon. We have 8 guys joining, all talented artists with a passion for people and Jesus. Next week 30 of us are going on a retreat in the south of Germany which should be fun. Hopefully it will allow us to come together, build unity and dream of what God has for us as a ministry.

I have been asked to co-organize a conference similar to the one I helped out with last year. It's an extremely intimidating idea.... organizing a multi-day conference for at least 1000 people in a country I don't speak the language but I feel like the one last year was so inspiring and informative that I really want to see one happen this year too! Last year the conference focused on equipping people with  practical ways to stop human trafficking and fight modern day slavery. It was a fantastic platform for churches and  community groups to network and support one another. Will keep you updated on this....

I'm still excited about leading an art-track for the upcoming MOTA. We have already accepted 100 students which is amazing!

Personally I am really challenged at the moment. I feel intimidated by some of the things I am involved in coming up. Would really appreciate your prayers! 

Thanks so much.