Sorry for not posting sooner, but things have somehow happened in short order lately. So what follows is a summary of the main highlights of this summer:
In July, I spent ten days in the "Bio-Vital Hotel Die Arche" in north east Germany. It's basically a hotel where people can stay for a few days or longer, which serves healthy vegetarian food and offers some wellness options (like swimming pool, infrared sauna, massages and other treatments). They also organise various lifestyle sessions, like NEWSTART programmes, depression recovery, grief support, hiking and fasting, etc. The programme I took part in was called "Augenschule" ("eye school"), where we learned how to improve our eye sight with some simple exercises. I especially appreciated that the programme was very holistic, i. e. the lady who accompanied us through this programme didn't just teach us the exercises, but we also received food that is good for the eyes, poultices and hydrotherapy for the eyes, wellness treatments (like massage and whirlpool - because relaxation is important for the eyes), etc. The beautiful nature surroundings topped it of. It was also a great experience for me to be on the receiving side and not one of the people running the lifestyle session, as I'm used to from my time in the US.
During the second week of August, our annual German camp meeting took place. This time, we had about 450 participants and everybody was blessed with the programme and the atmosphere. I'm thankful that the organisational aspects went well. Of course, there is always room for improvement, but the Lord will help us with that. You can watch the recordings here.
Right now, I'm still enjoying part three of my summer vacation, which is another 10-day juice fast in Vojvodina, the Hungarian part of Germany. I'm thankful to be here again after six years. Last Thursday, my friend Nelly (a former co-worker from my time at Uchee Pines in the US, who is currently visiting me) made it here safe and sound, after a long and rather adventurous trip. So far, I'm doing well with the fast, although I'm longing to chew something again!
And finally, I would like to share a quote from 1 Selected Messages, page 337 to you. It has really spoken to me this week, and I hope it's a blessing to you as well!
"When we are united to Christ, we have the mind of Christ. Purity and love shine forth in the character, meekness and truth control the life. The very expression of the countenance is changed. Christ abiding in the soul exerts a transforming power, and the outward aspect bears witness to the peace and joy that reign within. We drink in the love of Christ, as the branch draws nourishment from the vine. If we are grafted in Christ, if fiber by fiber we have been united with the Living Vine, we shall give evidence of the fact by bearing rich clusters of living fruit. If we are connected with the Light, we shall be channels of light, and in our words and works we shall reflect light to the world. Those who are truly Christians are bound with the chain of love which links earth to heaven, which binds finite man to the infinite God. The light that shines in the face of Jesus Christ shines in the hearts of His followers, to the glory of God."
A few impressions from "Die Arche" Lifestyle Center:
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| I enjoyed the whirlpool |
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| Part of my daily food here in Serbia :-) |
