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| Jesus Haus |
Through the dual meaning of its
translated name, “The Lord’s Watch” we are given a glimpse into the peoples
deep faith that the Lord used as a catalyst for global impact.
The Lord’s watch speaks of the Lord’s
protection and care as He watches over the community. It also holds within the words, a call to awaken to the love of God and join
Him in keeping watch through a lifestyle of worship, prayer and mission. Jesus Haus and the town of Herrnhut itself hold the history
of the Moravian revival in high regard and take hold of it as their heritage. We
have been here only a short time but one cannot help sense a deep rooted peace.
It’s not just a feeling but rather a knowing
that we are “surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses.” It is actually very
humbling. More on the Revival
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| Moravian Church |
The
Moravian Church congregation is dated back to
1722 when the
settlement of Herrnhut was founded on the estate of Count Zinzendorf.
settlement of Herrnhut was founded on the estate of Count Zinzendorf.
We were warmly greeted by our friend Sue Williams. What a
welcome!! Hugs, our luggage taken up two flights of stairs for us, a lovely
room all prepared – beds made, towels,
candy J
and even a fresh basket of fruit. Oh and
we even got a KEY.
After we settled in, Sue took us to the town watch tower
only about ten minutes away - She knows what makes us tick...Haha, she’s even
arranged for us to be able to go up there anytime we want.
Once atop the watch tower and outside one has a 360 degree view of the surrounding
area. Sue pointed out to us, the town of Herrnhut, Poland to the right in the
distance, and to the left a small town called Berthledorf. This is where Count Zinnendorf lived and where
the Holy Spirit first fell upon the people as they were gathered together to
worship. This town is about a 20 minute walk from Herrnhut...sounds
like an adventure for another day.
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| Sue Williams overlooking the area on the WatchTower |
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| Herrnhut |
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| Berthledorf |
Joy in the Journey
In preparation to send you this “Welcome” to Herrnhut we hopped in our little white car in search for a road sign that read, Herrnhut. As we were taking pictures we noticed the sun was setting – thus the quest for our first sunset pictures in Germany began. On route, check out the sign we came across. So hilarious.
Back to the sunset ...we missed the actual setting but not
the beauty of the after glow.
Watchword: Isaiah 62:6
On your walls, O Jerusalem, I have set watchmen; all the day and all the night they shall never be silent. You who put the LORD in remembrance, take no rest,
This Scripture was used in the dedication of the first housing project here in Herrnhut.
Matthew Henry says:
God's professing people must be a praying people. He is not displeased with us for being earnest, as men commonly are; he bids us to cry after him, and give him no rest, Lu 11:5,6. It is a sign that God is coming to a people in mercy, when he pours out a spirit of prayer upon them!! May it be so again!
Karen & Cathy
