JUMP in Maihingen 29th July - 5th August

Familiar faces, great music, wonderful performances, radical teachings, hilarious presentations, active sports, anointed atmosphere... the list goes on. What a privilege to have been celebrating God in the midst of 500 young people from the Charismatic Renewal in Germany.

Bea: 10 years ago, I encountered for the 1st time the youth work of the Charismatic Renewal here in Germany, now called JCE. I'm glad to see those teenagers then, emerging to be leaders as well as teachers at the recent JUMP in Maihingen. The youth camp organised by the renewal is indeed a blessing to the country. It's great to see them on fire for God and having the desire to deepen their relationship with God. I'm amazed to see the passion of the young people in times of worship and prayer together. Apart from that, there is always a freshness in the celebration of God amongst the young people and it was a joy for me to be part of this! The Band of Followers led the "late night worship" every evening. We had a slot of 45 minutes to close the evening with a time of worship. The response from the young people was really incredible. Their enthusiasm in celebrating God through music and worship is indeed contagious! Many gathered at the front near the stage every evening, praising God even after a whole day of various events.

The band also ran a workshop on worship leading which was attended by about 30 people. Their passion and excitement for God and music had been an amazing witness of God's work in their lives and the groups that they come from.

It was simply a refreshing week, celebrating our lives as "Royal Identity", the theme of JUMP this year. We came home feeling very excited about what God is doing in this country through the young people!