My choice of English words to talk about Unterwegs.
What an interesting time to be given the sermon slot. Two days after Christmas after 7 months in Germany – the opportunity to talk about campus ministry with the condition that everyone get a message they can take home for themselves. So, my epiphany from this week: grace – the biggest theme in the story of Jesus – also happens to be the centerpiece of Unterwegs.
It was written on the wall in front of me. No, seriously, it was on the wall in front of me. I wrote it there. Here’s what the Unterwegs wall says (translated to English) (stop me if I’ve posted this before):
Unterwegs is a group for students and young people, bound together by Christ’s love. We’re open for everyone and everything.
No matter if you’re an athlete or a couch potato, if you like to party or stay in and play video games, if you are Christian or not – we’re here for you.
We are here because of our love for God. God’s grace is like a party, and everyone is invited. Come exactly as you are.
Speaking of things, I just got word from the language school in Tübingen: I am TestDaF certified fluent in German at the university level. I will start the application process for university within the next week.