Prayer Letter August 2013
New love, New motivation!We truly believe it is through God answering your prayers that we are beginning to see things here with new eyes. God is doing the amazing work of giving us a new love for Vienna and her people. How refreshing this has been! We now have pictures on the walls and drapes and our apartment is finally feeling like home. We are finding our new normal – “our” main grocery store, where to get haircuts, where to buy coffee, etc. – and finding that we are enjoying it. More importantly, we are finding community with our team and among other missionaries and in the churches we have been visiting. This has been a joy, as it has been a joy to have team members and others into our apartment simply for fellowship.
We are motivated more than ever to learn the language here, to get to know our neighbors and to be a light in this dark place. We also are more motivated to continue to think through longer term goals for ministry here – where do we see ourselves as a team in five years, ten years, fifteen years? What steps do we need to be taking now to move us in the right direction? Rejoice with us that God:
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Great news regarding the Evangelical Church in AustriaYesterday brought exciting news to Austria and the answer to many prayers. Five evangelical Christian groups have joined together to officially gain status by the Austrian government as a recognized religion. As we have mentioned previously, it was necessary for 17,000 Evangelical believers to come together in order for this status to be achieved. We celebrate the fact that this has finally happened!! So what does this mean for us?
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Lots of photos giving a glimpse into our surroundings, take a few minutes to view the slide show! |
Prayer Requests imbedded above!
As always, we can not thank God enough for you!
We praise Him for your love and friendship.
We praise Him for your prayers.
We praise Him for your financial support.
Even though we thank and praise God, please know .......
YOU are each appreciated.
We praise Him for your prayers.
We praise Him for your financial support.
Even though we thank and praise God, please know .......
YOU are each appreciated.