and the crowds came

Heidebeek Open Huis - photo taken by Berre Ruijsink

I have never seen such a thing as YWAM Heidebeek's open huis!  Wim has seen it before when he was here at Heidebeek as staff, but for me it was a first! We heard that there were about 1300 people who came during the whole day... even our Dutch neighbors came, and our family from Belgium!  There were teachings, music, information stands, international food, tree climbing, and even a real life ostrich... yes, seriously!  It may seem strange that a missions organization would do such a thing, but it was a great opportunity for people in the neighborhood and from elsewhere to really see us.  To see that we're not some strange secret club.  To see that we are real people, who really love Jesus, and who are motivated by that love!