I just came home from Switzerland. Had the privilege to celebrate the one year anniversary of our daughter church SOS Church Bienne this past weekend. So much fun! We have eaten horse steaks and of course lots of chocolate and cheese, otherwise you really haven't been in Switzerland ;).
The church has grown from the pioneer team of 25 warriors to around 100 strong members in just a year. When they have a special event they easily gather a little more than 200 happy people!
Manuelle and Tim...
I am sooo proud of our pastors, Timothee and Manuelle Zurcher. They are true shepherds with big and generous hearts. They are hospitable happy people who enjoy life and they are aggressive givers. Tim is a very competent and trustworthy leader who focuses on the big picture without being frustrated by details that might not be 100% yet... Manu is an incredibly talented worship leader with a sensitivity and purity that really release the presence of the Holy Spirit. Above all else, the Zurcher couple love people, that is very obvious and you can feel it in the entire atmosphere of the church!
Then we have Majo Bulundwe; our own charming, creative and super smart Assistant Pastor with her so contagious laugh! Majo is an evangelist, she's an awesome speaker, trains disciples, organizes and is a missionary! Majo is already a very sought after speaker and her ministry is just growing. More than anything she is humble, has a servant's heart and is a "no problem, we'll solve this woman". Majo, we love you and want to be like you!
Majo...
I preached both Saturday and Sunday night and had a Bible study with the leadership team on Sunday morning. A little more than 20 prayed a salvation prayer on Sunday night and 7 were baptized in the Holy Spirit and started speaking in tongues! Thank you Jesus! :)
We can count on them starting a Bible School in Bienne in a year or so with focus on church planting in Southern Europe; Italy, France, Spain, Portugal and Greece... SOS Church Bienne already have about 20 members that speak Italian! :)
The future is exciting! SOS Italy, SOS France, SOS Malta etc etc... The geographical restoration of the first church is on its way! Southern Europe is calling!
See ya!
