Retreats and Reformations

This last week has been really busy and I apologize for not updating sooner. I've made a few trips to several different locations in Germany to look for a place to have a retreat in November for a couple of our groups in Braunschweig and in Jena. Although I went to several different cities, the highlight of the trip was stopping in Wittenberg, Germany. This is the city where Martin Luther began his undertakings which led to the Reformation and seperation from the Catholic Church. The top picture is one of the turrets of the Schloss where Martin worked. The middle picture is a statue of Luther with the inscription "A mighty fortress is our God". (In German of course) The third picture is me standing in front of the very door to which Luther nailed his 95 theses. So much history and so much of who we are today stood upon the shoulders of a single man who was willing to give up everything to serve Christ and not men. Many men died so that others could freely worship Christ and read His word in their own language instead of being held down by the traditions and regulations of the Catholic Church.





My favorite three experiences so far:


3. Being in the same place as Luther once was.


2. Going to a German Rock concert in Hannover and hearing "Hells Bells"...with a 10 foot church bell accompanying the band on stage. I think the bell was stolen.


1. Learning that its cheaper to order beer at a restaurant or pub than water or soda.







Tired? Thirsty? Nothing quenches your thirst better after a hard day of Church Reform than "Luther Bier"!

Peasants Revolting? Slay their dissension with a cup of this cold, refreshing lager!

Take a bite out of the Devil AND your thirst with "Luther Bier"!

(Available at all grocers in Wittenberg)