After a long ride to Atlanta Airport, two flights, and another lengthy, albeit comfortable bus ride, the OFC team arrived to their first destination in Bitsburg Germany yesterday afternoon. Months of prayer, fundraising, and diligent planning have all led to this trip and it’s mission. That mission is to bring the Gospel Message to our deployed troops here in Germany, as well as Italy over the next two weeks.

I have the tremendous fortune of being a part of this team. I am one of the media members that will be photographing, filming, and writing about this trip. We all eagerly anticipate seeing how God works on this trip, not only in the lives of the troops being ministered to, but also in the lives of the members of our team. The first performances by the OFC team begin today. Before that first performance though, I want to take some time to reflect.

This trip marks a few firsts for me. The flights over here marked the first time that I have ever traveled outside of the United States. It also marks the first time in my twenty-six years of living that I have flown on an airplane. While those are notable, if somewhat small footnotes in one’s life, they have already led to some fruitful dividends. On the first flight from Atlanta to Paris, I had the chance to get to talk to some of the University Singers I have not had too much interaction with, if any at all. During that flight I sat next to Katy Dyches. I have seen her around Southern Wesleyan University’s (SWU) campus and have seen her perform but had never had a chance to really talk with her. I found out she loves to read and is a Lord of the Rings fan. I also had the chance to chat with Kaitlin Mosley for a bit. I found out that during our time in Germany, we will get to see her brother, who happens to be married to a friend of mine. In my first conversation with her, we found something that connected us. It astounds me how God can so easily bring people together.

I look forward to the many more firsts on this trip I’m sure to encounter and the blessings that will come from those. Be sure to check back every day for news, updates, and personal stories from Operation Freedom’s Cadence.

I’m Zack Adams and I look forward to sharing more with you over the next two weeks.