DENMARK

Never before it seems, has there been so much to fill and distract the hearts and minds of young folk as in the present. Carol and I have 4 children and 12 grandchildren, a number of whom are not yet believers. Like many others no doubt, we bear them and others before the Lord each day, that they may ‘Seek Him with all their heart and find Him (Jer. 29:13)’.

We are very thankful therefore, that of late, we have seen more young people at our meetings, including the friends of some who are in our little assembly.

Most Danish people’s experience of “Christianity” is what they perceive through the more formal, liturgical protocol of the Danish Lutheran Church. Coming to a so called ‘evangelical church’ can therefore be somewhat of a religious culture shock. We always try to be conscious of this and make every effort to welcome people and put them at ease. Having a cup of coffee or tea together after meetings helps in this respect in that it gives opportunity to chat together, and, hopefully, address any misconception or prejudice they may have.

Living as ‘salt and light’ among those with whom we have to do in our daily lives, be it work, school, family or assembly, is, therefore, what gives most credibility to the Gospel here.

A few weeks ago, we held a series of meetings from Friday to Sunday based on Galatians, as to what the Gospel is and what it is not. A Danish and a Faroese brother were responsible for this teaching, supplemented by the testimonies of some who have experienced salvation and what the change has meant in their lives. About 40 people were present throughout, which was very encouraging.