Team in Thüringen

Despite the rain (sigh!), our Connexxion staff team enjoyed a fun weekend away at a rented apartment in the Thüringen Forest -- to learn, plan, fellowship and prepare for the coming year. 

I had just visited Jena, my first Connexxion group, so it was great to see the team "in action" and catch up with old friends-- (watch for a new post to come).

Our team is mostly German: Thomas and Anja K., and Vera -- in Jena; Birthe, Anja G. and Vincent (from Georgia, USA) -- in Braunschweig; and me in Sevilla. And let's not forget baby Immanuel, who makes sure we relax & don't take ourselves too seriously!!

We also had fun comparing each others strengths and giftings, based on an on-line test. If you're interested, it's really excellent and part of a book called "Now, Find Your Strengths" or the new version "Strengths Finder 2.0." There are 7 of us on staff (well, Yasmin in Sevilla makes it 8 but sadly she finishes her internship this coming week). I am SO blessed to call them "friends" and get to exchange amazing, creative ideas with like-hearted people reaching out to the campuses of Western Europe!