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Sometimes pictures say more than words could express.

The Church of St. Nicolas sit on the corner of a plaza in Brussels. The back side of the building where this picture was taken is now filled with shops, pubs and sidewalk cafes attached to the church building. Upon entering the building we found it empty except for the few people who were looking at the extravagant art that was displayed.

St. Micheal’s Cathedral is a huge structure built in the 13th century. Today it is mostly a tourist attraction with art displays. It does hold prominent funerals and a small mass.

The congregation is mostly non-existent, similar to this picture.

An elaborate pulpit area that has no life or authority in the lives of people.

We had the opportunist to visit one of the very first evangelical churches in Belgium built in traditional western American style design. A small contingent of people were practicing music for the 50 or so people who will so up on Sunday. The auditorium holds probably 400-500 with the balcony.

Pray that we will be able to help people move past a building to a community of believers. We will seek to disciple young believers in Biblical community and relational evangelism. We desire to model a faith that is alive and vibrant and walks with God and other believers in a way that is inviting to a lost world.

Alos, pray for the beleivers who are in Belgium today seeking to be the salt and light of God. May we be a breath of fresh air to their spirit and may we learn from them how to persevere in the face what is a seemingly dry and parched land.They, the M’s, are in need of co-laborers who will plow, pick rocks, weed, water and live faithfully.

Remember there are no God forsaken lands, just church forsaken lands. Therefore we must go.