The enormous need for the Scriptures and other theologically sound and attractive books and tracts was the major impetus for the mission. Churches in the U.S. interested in support of the ministry of producing Christian literature to meet the demand in many places have been brought into partnerships. Without the participation of these volunteer teams throughout any given year the volume of literature produced could never be attained. The well organized missions staff know just how to put the teams to work for maximized output. A dear Belgian lady believes it her mission to cook the evening meals.
Various missionaries are on hand to make the hospitality and learning experiences memorable.
In order that the assignment is not all work and no other experiences, the ELB staff completely fill the two weekends with interesting and life-changing challenges. A high light is a visit to the TenBoom museum. Several of the TenBooms paid with their lives in concentration camps, but Corrie TenBoom survived to become a world-wide minister of reconciliation and hope for many years. The train ride to Amsterdam with opportunities for canal rides, shopping and a visit to the Anne Frnak museum leave indelible impressions. Prior to leaving Belgium, the Impressions Team along with the career missionaries laid hands on the Bibles, books, tracts and other literature and prayed for the recipients who will be changed by the printed page - a true and tested medium for gospel outreach.