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As we prepared for powerful ministry at the Europe Teen Challenge Conference we learned of
the eruption of
Iceland's Eyjafjallajökull volcano.
What began as a fascinating curiosity quickly
became significant as many
of the of the participants, including keynote speaker, John Macey
encountered
transportation problems.
Within, 24 hours
of the eruption and with volcanic
activity still intensifying,
the plume
had risen seven
miles into the sky and had blown across
the
Norwegian Sea to Scandinavia,
and southeast. At one
point
in time, 500
tons of ash were entering the atmosphere per second.
Studies showed
the plume
doubling
again
and again as it stretched
to cover
an area close to the size of Western Europe.
With
the
continuing emission
of volcanic ash
into
the atmosphere
over Iceland,
scheduled flights to
/from
the UK,
Ireland, Denmark, Finland,
Norway, Sweden, Belgium, Holland,
Northern France,
Germany,
Poland, Italy, and the
Baltic States
were canceled.
Hundreds of ETC Conference
participants,
including Global TC CEO Jerry Nance
and his wife, as well as Dan Strickland
have joined
7 Million travelers affected by this crisis.
I am trying to get to AFRICA.
Please
pray for travelers and safety
as they
evaluate the effect of volcanic ash on jet engines.
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EUROPE TEEN CHALLENGE CONFERENCE- RIMINI ITALY
The
creeping black volcanic cloud that is still spreading across the face of Europe is a
prophetic
view of the coming
clash of cultures between post modernism,
politics, Islam, humanism and the Gospel.
This is not a time to surrender or retreat, but to engage and advance the Kingdom.
PRAY FOR THE 32 NATIONS OF EUROPE TEEN CHALLENGE AND NEW NATIONS PLANTING.
John 9:4 “We must work the works of Him who sent Me as long as it is day;
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The theme of the 2010 conference was Understanding This Generation. The teachers provided a potent springboard to explore the Post Modern, Gen X ,
Gen "Y" and .. well whatever letter or generational phenomenon. The teachings laid a powerful foundation with critical insights into the thought processes necessary to engage the culture of the new millennium. Teachers developed models of the emerging thought process from a global perspective, culturally, sexually, and spiritually. |
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As great as that was, it climaxed powerfully on Saturday night as Rev John Macey, a true Teen Challenge pioneer, with decades of ministry with TC in the UK and as a pioneer across the globe delivered a dynamic challenge to remember that the power of the Holy Spirit cuts through ALL philosophy,cultural and human preference through the Power of God. He prophetically challenged leaders from the 32 Nations of Europe Teen Challenge to engage their culture with Power evangelism. |
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A highlight of The Europe Teen Challenge Conference was the special recognition of Dennis Griffith, a great Teen Challenge pioneer who recently passed away. They honored his service to leaders and the resources he shared launch centers across Europe and the former Eastern Bloc nations, following the fall of communism. Dozens of directors and students rose to the give thanks for Dennis's investment in Teen Challenge in their countries and to give thanks for the work that he had done around the world. Dennis Griffith's family was also remembered in prayer by Dr. Jerry Nance. |
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