ON THE ROAD: Saying Goodbye to Vienna

It’s hard to believe that today wrapped final day of #Vienna14 International Fine Arts to the Nations outreach. This time has flown by and it’s time to head home. Then I’ll have about two weeks before I venture off with the team again to take Fine Arts to Bogotá, Colombia.

It was a joy to be ministering side-by-side with students like Mitchell who are passionate about sharing their faith. This is the same passion that God ignited in my heart so many years ago when I followed God’s call to the mission field. I know these students’ lives will be changed forever because of the outreach they’ve had opportunity to participate in this past week and a half.

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I can’t brag enough about our great team (on the right half of the above photo). I’m very proud of all our students and leaders . We have accomplished so much this past week.

Two of the college-aged team members are even talking about returning to assist Vienna Christian Center as short term volunteers.

I was so impressed by our #Vienna14 Human Video team as they took to the streets with their presentations. They really created a buzz with the crowds that gathered.

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Here is our group sharing the gospel in the shadow of the cross.

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I know that these students have helped our brothers and sisters in Vienna gain confidence in deploying their gifts in ministry. Lives have been changed, and the impact will continue as these students reach their city for Jesus Christ long after we have headed home.

In this video clip you can see the Vienna Christian Center youth choir warming up. There are even greater testimonies yet to come from these world-changers.

I couldn’t have asked for better leaders. Here is veteran team leader Holly Davis sharing Jesus one on one in the streets of the city.

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I have to admit I’m going to miss these special trips and these special Jesus kids—especially the really long dinner tables.

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It’s difficult to say goodbye to Vienna…

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But the journey home begins…

Linda and I so thankful for your continued financial and prayer support of our ministry that has allowed me to journey with these students to see them connect with the Great Commission, especially as we wrap this summer of outreach.

Counting down 15 days to Colombia…

Hopefully I should recover from jet lag by then.

Blessings! -Jim

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