I bike to work in the early-morning along the dewy canals... Just myself and a few people walking their dogs on the cobblestone streets.






By providing Shelter for refugees, travellers & families from around the world - I'm living out the basics of Christianity in the everyday.

I get to share the Gospel with everyone I come in contact with. Whether it be with words, or actions. I've had the opportunity to make people's day with just a smile... a hug... a word of encouragement.

I am beyond blessed to be here.

I do apologize for my lack of updates - life has been a bit crazy over the past few weeks.

So, I arrived in Amsterdam on 1 August. My connections all went smoothly and I met one of my 'house parents' at Central Station. The home I am living in is about a 15 minute walk from Central Station along numerous canals.
I am living in a house in the Jordaan district along with 35 others who are working at the ministry as well. I am sharing a room with a lovely gal named Grace - who is from Idaho and working here for a year.
Life in the ministry is amazing. As soon as I stepped foot in the hostel - I felt at home. I am primarily working as a receptionist at the hostel, and occasionally working in the cafe - preparing and serving food to guests.
 Everything I have experienced thus far is so overwhelming... I'm not sure how I can put into words all that I've experienced, and all God is teaching me.

Thank you so much for your prayers over the past few weeks... I am so glad to let you all know that - my residency for the Netherlands was approved! I have 2 meetings over the past few weeks at the City Hall to register with the government - so, continue to pray that I have all of the documentation that is needed for these meetings.
You can also be praying for my health... I have been under the weather over the past few weeks. Partially due to a cold [which has been passed around to everyone in the house!], but I am unsure as to the other cause of my feeling ill. Please be praying for healing, and wisdom as to when I should seek medical attention.

Thanks again for all of your love and support. I am really gonna try my best to keep you updated with what's going on in my life.

Love and blessings to you all!
Kristina

More photos & updates to come!
But in the meantime - here are a few photos from around my neighbourhood to "wet your appetite"