Downtown Street Party

This weekend in Freiburg is the annual DTSP - Downtown Street Party. CCF is located in what is known to the party/disco/nightclub-scene as the 'Bermuda Triangle' (well, I guess it's also known to the police as that!). There are three streets in downtown that intersect to form a triangle, hence the name. And on these three streets is a big concentration of discos, cafes, nightclubs and bars.
Every year these places get together to put on a huge street party that lasts from Wed to Sat. The party includes alcohol, dancing, alcohol, food, alcohol, shows, alcohol, special events, alcohol, flirting (and more), alcohol, bands, alcohol and oh, did I mention alcohol? Get the picture? And thousands, I mean thousands of people come for these 4 days to party.

And all this happens right outside the church's front door. So we have a great opportunity to reach out to these mostly young people who are searching for fulfillment, love and acceptance. We have turned the church building into a 'mini-cafe' where we give out free drinks and snacks, where people can come in out of the blaring music and find peace, where people can find answers to their questions about life, God, faith and Jesus.

So pray for lots of rain to force the people to seek shelter inside (heehee!), pray for divine appointments, pray for hearts to be touched, lives changed and souls saved. Pray that we continue to be a light in the darkness.

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.
Those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, upon them a light has shined. Isa 9.2