Stop 7 - Slovakia

As a respite from the constructing of buildings, we took a team of volunteers from Florida to visit Bratislava, Slovakia. Around the city, the construction was beautiful, the people friendly, and the food cheap. We were photographed by local youth as part of a school scavenger hunt (needed a picture with tourists). Afterwards, we walked the grounds of a beautiful castle overlooking the Danube river. In the picture below, I am contemplating a mythical dive from the battlements into a river many meters (no yards or feet in Europe).

On the train ride back to Vienna, I had an amazing spiritual experience. One of my friends played a harmonica for the entire train car. The songs included Amazing Grace and other songs about the love of Jesus. During the music, the train filled with the peace and glory of God. As a result, the mood of the entire train changed and people sat in peaceful contemplation for the duration of the journey. The experience illustrated to me how the cross of Jesus can bring love and peace to any place (or train car) in the world (see Romans 3:23 and Philippians 3:5-6, The Bible).

Stop 6 - Wien, Austria

A jackhammer can be used for fun or work. In the picture below I am using a jack hammer 'Rambo' style. As for work, I am currently in Vienna volunteering for a church construction project. My work ranges from electrical work to using the jackhammer to destroy rocks in ditches.

I have been greatly blessed with an apartment for the month and many free meals on the work site. God has also blessed me with a great group of friends at the church. On Thursday nights we all spend many hours praying together. The times of prayer to Jesus have been the highlight of the trip and have really brought great life to my heart and strength to my bones.