WEEK 2!

Today we started week two of English camp in Vienna. I think it is safe to say that this week will be MUCH different from last week.

For starters, we have more older kids this week... a lot of 11 and 12 year olds. HORMONES ARE RAMPID! It is all about who likes who and who is cute. And they all are 'too cool' for the activities we have planned. No good. I was able to sit down with my team this afternoon to talk about re-vamping some of the activities to try to please the kids, so we will see how that goes. Pray for that if you don't mind...and patience too!

The Lord has really started to break my heart for the people of Vienna. I have befriended a wonderful woman here, Klaudia. After hearing her story over dinner (running sushi!), I was able to understand more about the Austrian culture and where Jesus fits in to it. It seems that many people here are raised Catholic. However, since the Austria is 'officially' a Catholic country, Catholics pay an additional tax. Therefore, many people grow up and realize this and turn away from the church and anything 'religious' based. Being Catholic is a part of the culture. No... claiming Catholicisim is part of the culture. But an actual relationship with Jesus Christ, unheard of. It breaks my heart. So I ask you to pray for the Austrian people. Pray that God would stir in their hearts and they would see their need for a Savior and Lord. Pray for the believers in Austria, that God would strengthen them and give them boldness to share with others.