Today we went to the congregation that meets at the former EEM (Eastern European Missions) building in the suburb of Inzerdorf. As Amanda wrote last time, the connections again were renewed with those that we had met before and created for those that were new to us. But I won’t expand on that since Amanda has covered that thoroughly last time, this will be some randomly generated thoughts as we wrap up our last night in Vienna.
 

There is something about kids that give a congregation energy and life. For those of you that don’t know, the Inzerdorf congregation has an active refugee and refugee children’s ministry. As we waited for everyone to arrive (we were about 45 min early because apparently the public transportation in Vienna did not base their arrival times on the scriptural hour to start church – 10:15) we made small talk and met some of the members as they came in, but the place came alive when Reggie Hiller and the children came in. Immediately the room was full of running, laughter, and play. You get an understanding of why Jesus rebuked his disciples for not letting the parents bring the children to him. Their sense of innocence and joy is completely contagious. Of course a church service just isn’t the same without the shuffling of books, quiet giggling, and serious shushing. We had a great time and yes for all of you that were wondering if we left for the kitchen (no not for a quick chicken wing, in the kitchen is where they translate the sermon into English), no we did not, we stayed and I tried to pick out as many German words as I could, 2, I think was the last count.
 

So here we are, our last night in Vienna, and we are so tired we are spending it relaxing in our flat, recalling all the information we gathered, contemplating the plane ride home, trying to forget the faux pas of the trip that involved me and a very distinguished Austrian, and what a blessing everyone has been! We have been truly blessed this trip and are reminded again that God has put people in Vienna not only to do His work but to help those who are coming after.
 

So we’ll try to get some pictures uploaded to the blog if our web dictator er…I mean administrator will allow it. Just kidding, our web designers are doing a great job, lets give them a hand, and everyone write a comment about what a great job they have done!!! Of course I have only sent one picture in but hopefully more soon.

One more final thought…You are always amazed at how much you can NOT fit in your suitcase when packing for a trip, as well as how much in CAN fit in when coming home. Tschüss!