Jakarta, Indonesia – Update by Selim

Did you know that Adrienne spent a summer living in the jungles of Brazil?  Did you know Julie ran with the president of Taiwan?  Did you know Michelle has been bit by a boxing turtle?  Did you know Bobby has never played a game of basketball?  Did you know that Katherine has slept in the deserts of Jordan?  Did you know that Errol has never come to the aid of a bird which was attacked by a shark?  Did you know that Selim has been to the ER over 10 times? How about that Dena wore only skirts until she was 5 years old? Did you know that our team has had a breakthrough in our unity?  Indeed!

Today during our team sharing we discussed the things that have gone well and the things we wish to improve. We are so thankful to Errol and his Indonesian team for the amazing work they’ve done to prepare for our arrival.  The planning and logistics have been phenomenal.  We always know who we’re meeting, when, where, and how.  We are scheduled to meet with over 50 clients over the course of 2 weeks!  What we also noticed was our team has not been connecting in a way which we’ve desired.   Michelle, our lovely events coordinator, wasted no time in helping us battle this by planning a game night

today.  We played 2 truths and a lie. During the day we met with 3 clients.  One of them has experienced huge breakthroughs since their last venture with the owner going from being entirely quiet and skeptical to quite outspoken and excited about what God is doing in his business.  He insisted our consultant pray over his business and when she was done he immediately inquired, “Did you hear God say anything?”.  So cute! One client opened up about her dissapointment in her partner recently dissolving their relationship.  Through her tears one of our most wise and compassionate consultants

was able to encourage her.  The last client brought his whole family along (including his mother) to hear what these american consultants had to say including an impromptu visit from his Singaporean partner.  God was busy. Tomorrow half of our team is leaving to Bandung, a neighboring province.  It’s a 2 hour bus ride and they will be spending the night there.  We are excited!

It’s been a great day.  It’s been a great week.

Team Indonesia