What God Has Been Doing This Summer

We have been on a whirlwind adventure this summer, travelling across the U.S. on a 2-month home assignment, visiting friends, family and supporters, connecting with churches, and sharing about Austria. Wow - God has been doing amazing things! Here are a few highlights from recent weeks:

• God has provided enough donations for us to pay off our car loan IN FULL!
• God has provided enough donations IN ADDITION that we met our goal for the summer and will return to Austria in a better position financially!
• God has provided the funds for a new guitar!
• God has blessed us with many new monthly supporters and our need is now down to $240/month.
• God has lavishly blessed us with many homes to stay in, many delicious meals and lots of special times connecting with people.
• God has given Nate the opportunity to preach a powerful message from John 4 four times. (After hearing the sermon all 4 times, God's words have really sunk in for me!)
• God has allowed us some times to connect with our family, whom we don't get to see very often. Those times have been very special.
• God has reminded us of all the wonderful friendships we have here in the States, as we've reconnected with many dear friends during our trip.
• God provided a vehicle to use this summer and has kept us safe through many trips on the road.

Wow! We have been blown away by His provision through His people. A special thanks to all those who have been a part of this blessing this summer. We are humbled by all of this, and through it, God is reminding us of how much He loves us and how He provides for our needs.

Here are some photos highlights from the last month of our travels!

Nate preaching at Cornerstone Church in MN

Sunbathing with friends in WI

Picnicking with friends in Chicago

Reuniting with our Interns from 2016!

Sharing with friends and supporters in Winfield, IL

Visiting Wheaton College

Sharing with friends and supporters in Wheaton, IL

Meeting up with Bethany's Aunt in Chicago

Sharing in Warren, OH at Champion Presbyterian Church

Ellie and Ellie (Bethany's cousin's daughter)

Nate preaching at Stanwood Church in Navarre, OH

Hanging out with friends in OH

Calling All College Students!

We have an important announcement! As of today, there are still 4 spots available for our summer intern team here in Austria. Our summer internship program is an excellent way for students and young adults to serve here in Vienna, as well as get exposed to the spiritual needs in Europe and discern if God has a future place for them in cross-cultural ministry.

The summer intern includes:

• 5 Weeks in Vienna

• German classes with other foreigners and the opportunity to reach out to these students in English via relational evangelism
• A tour and prayer walk of a local refugee center
• A weekly English cafe ministry, where relationships are developed in English through a local church ministry
• The opportunity to attend Austrian churches and interact with Austrian believers
• The chance to meet a variety of missionaries serving in Vienna to learn more about the unique needs of this huge metropolitan city
• Other ministry opportunities, as they arise!

3 Weeks in southern Austria in English Camp Ministry

• 1 week of training to serve as a English camp counselor, a program where students are reached with the gospel message, as well as given the opportunity to improve their English language skills
• 1 week of middle school English Camp and 1 week of high school English Camp
• Teaching English courses
• Developing relationships with the kids in your cabin
• Helping with music or cooking, as giftings allow
• Sharing testimonies 
• Working alongside Austrian counselors and students 

• Several days of debriefing in Vienna to conclude the internship

The internship runs from approximately June 1 - July 31 and total funds to be raised is between $4,000 - 5,000. Our English Camp ministry here in Austria is especially in need of counselors for this summer. Please spread the word! You can express interest emailing Bethany at bethanyjohnson83@gmail.com OR using the contact form here on the WorldVenture website.

If you would like to contact one of our previous interns from last summer to get firsthand input on their experience in Austria, email Bethany and she will put you in touch.

Do you know a college student looking for a summer internship or ministry experience? Do you know a young adult considering missions but not sure where or how God is leading them? Are you, yourself, looking to serve and make an impact this summer? Contact us or pass along this post to the right person!