Belgium waffles, Belgium Frites, Belgium Generation

40 We have a new team member that I would like to introduce: Anja Arnold. She is from Rachel's favorite place, Seattle, Washington! Anja joined us and a couple of days later we were off for Belgium!

We went as a team of 9 adults and 3 children expectant for God to move among us on behalf of Belgium. What a great weapon we are when we put ourselves in the hands of God and desire to be used for the advancement of the kingdom.

There were 2 main events for our trip to Belgium. Our first ministry opportunity was a worship gathering at Timo's shop in Mons. Though people only found out 3 days in advance, 40 people were hungry for Gods presence and came out to meet with Him. Marie and some of her family came out for the night and we saw Gods light transform Marie's brother. He came in broken and hungry and left with a huge grin on his face, shining with the light of Jesus!



Sunday we met up with a team from Shady Grove and enjoyed partnering with great friends with one heart and one calling for Europe. The Shady Grove team was holding a workshop titled “Heart of Worship” and had a great turn out (I didn’t have a seat!). It was a powerful time as Zach, Nathan and John all tag teamed the basics of worship, adoring God and pouring out what He has given us. Many of the young people responded and both teams ministered and prayed to those who sought the Lord.

Monday we went back out for the last day of the youth conference and during the 2 hour van ride, we stirred each other by reading the Psalms and praying for a greater heart for Belgium. The Gateways team ran the worship workshop and each took responsibility to hear from the Lord and pour out over the young people gathered.

Rachel had a revelation of God creating us for worship as He walked with Adam and Eve in the garden. Even after Adam sinned God was still calling his name. So many young people raised their hands who had not encountered Jesus, face to face and we prayed for these life moving encounters. This has been a powerful revelation for our team to share with young people. No matter where we've been or what we're doing, God is still calling us!

That night both Shady Grove and Gateways led worship, a mingling of anointings. Before the service we had a time of prayer over the Shady Grove team and blessed Gods call for them in this part of the world. This was the last night for the conference and we gave it our all. Adam McCain was the speaker for the conference and during worship he released the faith for healing in the room. He challenged the youth to pray for the sick and many miracles took place. Hanah and Anja saw a woman who had helped our group during meal times limping and prayed for her ankle. The Lord touched her and healed a 20 year old injury!


God used both teams to really challenge this generation to make a choice. I felt a special blessing from the Lord as He brought me all the way to Europe with both my family from church in Dallas and my family from the community in Cyprus! He's such a good God.

Play time


We had an afternoon of free time to enjoy the city of Mons, the cool weather, the good food and Belgium culture.

There were many stands with hot Belgium waffles to choose from! I got mine with chocolate on top. It reminds me of the crepe stands in France but both of these delicious and unique treats are full of carbs. Its a good thing we do a lot of walking in Europe.

The team also enjoyed shopping at H&M and taking many photo ops throughout the town square.

The next stop was Belgium Frites:


Yes, until I went to Belgium I thought calling french fries was because they were from France. Well, I was proved wrong! The group enjoyed 4 out of 12 dipping sauces and I think we ate like 6 baskets of Frites. Hehe. They are fluffy and delicious!

Now we are back in France and I am working off the extra pounds from Belgium. Next up: Valence team shares, Lieil's bday at MacDo and ministering at a youth camp in Geneva.


Love, Xaundelle