Spring in Graz
We are so excited about what has been happening in Graz this spring. Definite highlights have included building relationships on the university, mentoring leaders and two evangelistic outreach nights.
We couldn't do any of this without an incredible group of individuals and churches who partner with us in prayer and monthly giving. Thank you to each one who is a part of this team! We are looking to increase the number of partners we have and raise increased funds in order to complete the next 15 months in Austria before our time sharing with churches in person in the US. In fact if you are interested in having us share with your church anytime from fall of 2018 to summer of 2019 we would love an email to schedule a service already. We would love to connect with you and share how you can partner with us. You can reach us by replying to this email or on Facebook. We would love to share personally what God is doing and how you can be a part. Maybe you know someone who we should connect with and you could help us by the way of an introduction as well.
Back to the Highlights
Alan has been meeting an incredible variety of students and professors on the university this semester. In case you missed the news, he began a Masters Degree program at the University of Graz to advance his education and open doors to impact students on the campus. There are more details than what we can share here, but he we would be more than happy to share with you directly. Keep Praying!
Outreach Events
We are so excited about the student led outreach events this semester. Each event had over 70 people, many of whom have never attended a christian event and never would have come inside the church walls if it weren't for an event targeted to young people, led by students, and in a great atmosphere. Students shared what God has done in their lives and challenged guests and regulars to know Jesus better.
Here is a link to some photos from the events Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/pg/LighthouseNights17/photos/?tab=album&album_id=776681252502683
Mentoring Leaders
Two of my favorite students are Sam and Andreas. They have been a great team leading the weekly student meetings with incredible hearts and a willingness to serve. The pic above is after our meeting to talk about the outreach events and follow-up, of course at one of our favorite local coffee houses. If you have time take a look at the video below, I've asked a few students lately about what they hope to see God do in Austria and this is Andy's answer.( If you have video editing skills and would like to help me prepare the remaining videos please drop me a line.)
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Interview with Andy
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Thank you for partnering with us. Whether you pray for us, make a one-time or monthly donation, or send us encouraging notes we want you to know it makes a difference and we are all in this great adventure of reaching students in Austria together.
Currently we have less financial support coming in every month than budgeted and committed. This is not a sustainable situation, so if you can help us with a one-time gift, make or increase a commitment to help us monthly or pass our email on to someone you think might be interested, it would be greatly appreciated. You can make a donation or commitment by following the link below.
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