This summer, LifeStream Europe (formerly known as New Wine in Europe) is launched.
This summer, LifeStream Europe is launched with an international all age summer festival
on the border of Belgium and the Netherlands (August 11 – 16). For the past
five years, this camp has taken place under the name of New Wine in Europe, bringing together English-speaking Christians
from many denominational and cultural backgrounds. With the change of name into
LifeStream Europe, a new season
begins, Francis Noordanus explains. “Much stronger than before, we will be
focusing on the unique opportunities for international churches on the European
mainland for witnessing to the Kingdom of God. Our dynamics are so much
different from local churches in our host countries, while at the same time our
position within the international community creates exciting opportunities.”
Streams of living water
The name LifeStream Europe refers to the concept of “live streaming” –
broadcasting on the internet, showing what you do realtime, Barbara Noordanus (All Saints Maastricht) explains. “As
international Christians we are called to ‘stream’ the new life we have in
Jesus, witnessing where we are.” The name also refers to John 7: 37 – 39, where
Jesus promises the Holy Spirit to his followers: “God will be present in them through his Spirit, and streams of living
water will flow from within them, to bring life and healing to the nations and
all creation.”
Encourage, equip, empower
Besides the summer festival, LifeStream Europe offers training for
prayer ministry and Spirit-filled worship, and seeks to connect international
Christians and their churches. “We aim to encourage, equip and empower,” Kevin
Bodsworth (St. Mark’s Church, Versailles) says. “Encourage, by sharing what we see
God doing on the continent and discerning how we may engage with that; equip,
by offering practical training; and empower by seeking the promised empowerment
of the Spirit.”
Check the website: LifeStream Europe.
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