My basic German that I'd been learning paid off - although most spoke English anyway. I don't know if it was the hat I was wearing (it was -6C!) that made me look German, but apparently I did - so people were happily speaking to me in German, while I stood there not having a clue what they were saying! Probably the most useful phrases I know are:
"Do you speak English?"
"I don't speak German, I'm English" and that all important one......
"I'd like a cup of coffee please".
It was also a very sad weekend, as I got a telephone call passing on the sad news about Neil Cooper. We are all going to miss him heaps.... especially his guitar playing in church - and his blogging! He had a heart to worship - and to serve God. He was a great musician, and it has been a privilege to play alongside him. As a band member he was always on time, always enthusiastic and 'up for anything' (with a smile to go with it) - especially if it was something 'out of the ordinary'! I remember one time when he wanted to try out his new electric guitar at a Monday night practice, and wasn't quite sure whether he should 'rock it' to its full potential! Needless to say, he didn't need much encouragement to do so - and we had a great practice!
When I heard the news, I was on a bus in Germany. I'd only been talking with a friend the night before about this song, and I was reminded of it, so I've put the words here.
I can only imagine......
Our thoughts and prayers are with Anna, Joel and Simon - and the whole family. Praying that you may all know God's comfort and presence around you, particularly at this time.
