Let's see... Where to begin. Yesterday was a pretty relaxed day. We had a free day here in Vienna and we could do whatever we wanted. Just about everyone decided we were going to a flea market/farmer's market first thing in the morning because Mendy had told us about it. I went because my mon wants me to get her old tins from here so me being the good daughter I am went out for an adventure. We left the Hotel around 10 (that's sleeping in for us now) and headed to the market. It was a rainy day, so that wasn't too fun, bout the market was still going. So we all split up and started looking around. It definitely wasn't like a flea market in the states, it was more of a huge garage sale. Most people had a ton of old clothes and shoes, and some vendors had little knick knacks like flea markets at home. So as we went up and down the aisles I saw license plates. (If you don't know this already I collect license plates) so I got really excited, but much to my surprise all the license plates except for one were from Canada or the States. I was mind-boggled. But the lady did have one license plate that I think is from Vienna, which I'm just going to say it is cause you'll never know :) after that we walked around and I got a few more things but I didn't find exactly what I was looking for which means I get to go to more flea markets! Yay!
After the flea market we headed toward the university here but we met a group of our people in the subway and they told us it was closed, so we're going later this week. After that we headed to H&M and Forever21 to do some shopping. I bought a couple of shirts and a hat then we came back to the Deutchmeister to relax and do some homework.
Today was a whole new adventure. We left for church this morning around 915 and got there right at 10. And by church I mean we met with the missionary families here and their members, which our group is about the size of their 'congregation' for lack of a better term, in their office building that used to be a bakery. Usually they meet in house churches but on the first Sunday of every month they come together to worship and this month we were able to join them. I can honestly say that I've never been more comfortable in a church. They did the service bilingually so every prayer, scripture reading, and song was in German and English. Every song we sang except for one, we sing on a regular basis at home. It was so uplifting to be able to praise God with them. Yes I sang in German, and I didn't know exactly what I was saying, but God did and that's all that matters. Once the service was over they asked us to stay seated for a little while longer just so we could sing together and i could tell how excited the locals were to hear us sing. After that they hosted a cook out for us and fed us well and we were able to mingle with the families and play with the kids. (that was my favorite!) After lunch we went on a prayer walk throughout the community then headed back home.
I really am enjoying my time here, and I apologize for not posting very many pictures yet. I'm busy with homework, class, taking pictures, and planning free travel that it isn't on the top of my list. So I'll try to post some every now and then but for now, just enjoy my blogs and know that you'll for sure see them when I come home. :) love you all!!
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