Last week Jonathan attended the ABWE Western European Leader's Conference. It was a tremendous week for him personally. In total there were 14 men who met together to discuss team dynamics and disfunctions and how to more effectively minister as a team within each of their individual fields (Ireland, England, Germany, Spain, Portugal & Italy). Jonathan led the worship sessions and was very encouraged by the fellowship and bonding with the men.
They had lots of fun as well touring a Waldensian museum, attending a professional hockey game, taking in other local sights and of course indulging in some amazing Italian food. The conference was held in Bobbio Pellice which is about an hour outside of Torino.
The OM Conference Center where they stayed, nestled in the mountains.
Double-click on the image of this sign so you can better read a bit of the history of the Waldensians in northern Italy. "Waldensians were forced to meet in hidden and inaccesible places like woods or rocky areas, if they wanted to hold their religious services."
You had to get on your hands and knees to enter this cave through the hole you see at the bottom of the picture.
Once inside it was rather spacious, yet cold as you can see the icicle formations on the wall.
When asked how the Italian professional hockey players compare to the NHL, Jonathan said "If they were NHL quality, they'd be playing in the NHL." Regardless of the skill level it was a highlight to attend a game for this hockey lover of mine.
As you can see from the size of the arena, hockey is really not a popular sport here.
2 comments:
So glad Jonathan had a chance to spend time with and be encouraged by other men who share his passion for sharing Christ. Glad you could see a hockey game! (I don't think the Red Wings are in imminent danger of being upstaged).
Love,
Mom and Dad
I want you guys to know, I played Catan at school, and won my first game ever. Now i have increased confidence to challenge you both again.
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