Every year hundreds of young people leave the familiar cocoon of green old England and head off to spend some time on foreign shores. They may go as a gap year after finishing school; or as part of their university course; they may even be on a short-term placement with work.
Whatever the reason, all will share a huge variety of emotions as they depart. Excitement, fear, trepidation. Will I be happy? How will I cope with the language? Will I make friends?
If Christians, the situation can feel even more daunting, especially if they can't choose where they are to go. This may leave them asking whether there'll be a church, whether they'll meet any Christians. They may even wonder whether they'll keep going in their faith.
