inside #02/2010 - February 2010

Three Months In Austin

Hello, my name is Peter. For the past 10 years I have been living in Lüdenscheid, Germany and am a member of the FCJG fellowship.
I have always wanted to make a mission trip abroad and find out what it is like to live as a missionary. So that's why I decided to come to the United States for three months to serve alongside the HELP for all Nations team.
Since July 2009 our team has been living on a large property about 20 miles outside of Austin where HFAN is building the LIFEHOUSE Training Center. This place offers a lot of practical work. In the last three months we have done so much. Last week we finished a 550 yard fence. That was pretty hard work!

We also take the Cream And Sugar trailer to the streets of Austin three times a week to serve the homeless and drug addicts. I myself was a heroin addict for many years but I have been set free by the power of Jesus. I was very surprised that there are so many young and also elderly people who live on the street. We serve those people in a very practical way. We build relationships and welcome them just as they are. Most of them are very grateful and love to visit us at Cream And Sugar.
On the LIFEHOUSE property we are now at the point where we are able to take in guests from the street. I will not be able to see this for myself because I'm leaving in a few days. However, I am very excited about what God is doing here.
For me it was a very good time with many challenges. It is wonderful to see how this ministry is developing. This trip has definitely been worth it! What I learned most is to trust God with everything. I was able to see how the team is trusting God and how the Lord is providing for them.

To find out more about internships at HELP for all Nations, visit: http://www.hfan.org/internship/. If you would like to make a donation, you cando it here.