Oasis in a Frozen Tundra - Day Three

Location: MUNICH, GERMANY


Jet lag is like a long night out partying: The following day is bad and sometimes it can last for days. The morning following my arrival I found myself wide awake at 4 a.m., but passed out asleep again at noon. The sky was so overcast and the weather was so biting cold that I woke up and thought it was still pre-dawn. Today was no better and I slept until 2 p.m. Munich Time. However, I woke up just in time for a shower and a mad dash towards the U-Bahn for church.

Before I left for Munich, Dad had suggested an English-speaking church for me to attend. Thankfully, I took his advice and attended Munich International Community Church. Church has always been a part of my weekend routine, but today it was like an oasis of English and recognition. It also helped that the congregation is mostly comprised of ex-pats, travelers and transplants.

The pastor talked about Joseph in Genesis and how Joseph left his home (though against his will) and went to Egypt, where he had to learn the language and the customs. According to the pastor, this passage suits the congregation because, like Joseph, we are new in this linguistic and customary environment. Though none of us were sold into slavery by our siblings (although I am sure Jordan feels delighted that I am thousands of miles away), we can learn from Joseph's devotion to God and use it to guide our own paths in Munich. I know I don't do the service justice, but I look forward to next weekend.

As for the new week, tomorrow is my first real day of work....Guten Nacht, alles!