Week Seven

This last week we didn’t have school on Thursday or Friday; Germany was celebrating the 30th anniversary of their reunification. There was a something akin to a little carnival at the Brandenburg Gate. They had dozens of stands selling food, three or four stages performing music, and a ferris wheel opposite of the gate. It was packed and loud, but I’m glad I was able to go and see it.

Today I was blessed to be able to attend Paul Gerhardt Gemeinde again for church. WELS, to my knowledge, has no congregations here, but our sister synod, the ELFK, does. Paul Gerhardt Gemeinde is a congregation within the ELFK and has been serving me here in Germany for the majority of my stay. During the services we use the same hymnals as we did in professor Danell’s Luther German course, so it wasn’t completely foreign to me. In addition to the services, a Bible study is held there most Thursdays. Both church and the Bible study have also introduced me to some pleasant people. It has been wonderful to hear the Word and receive the sacrament, despite being so far away from home.

By the next time I post, midterms will be finished here.

Please continue to keep me in your prayers.

God bless your day.
Caleb Raasch