newsletter - December 2006

2006 has been a really blessed and successful year for us. In so many ways the Lord has blessed us beyond our expectations.
Starting with the house in Buda where as a team we have lived and worked since the beginning of the year to the LIFE Training that we launched during the summer.
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inside #12/2006 - the power of prayer / thank you / the road ahead

We saw the group of young homeless from far away. As we approached them they greeted us. Phil was especially happy to see us. He knew us from last year and he began to talk to me. He told me about his travels around the U.S. and all the problems with heroin and alcohol that he has.
I asked him if I could pray for him. After the prayer he was deeply touched. "It's always the same with you born-agains, he explained." "There is such a warm feeling in my body when you pray for me. And that's so much better than heroin or any other drug!"
The power of prayer. We can expect that God is moving through your prayers.Read more...

inside #10/2006 - changes

During the past few years we were able to share the gospel with a lot of young homeless people and show them the love of God through our friendship and practical help.
he whole neighborhood has changed in its appearance and atmosphere. Nearly all shady shops and restaurants have closed down and the area has developed into a beautiful shopping place.read now...

newsletter - September 2006

The Lord has been very gracious and we have been blessed in so many ways. We are excited that our discipleship training program - LIFE Training has been started. Further on you can read how we turned an old school bus into an apartment to make this possible. read now...

inside # 9/2006 - STREAM 07

Are you young, full in love with Jesus and ready to turn the world upside down for Him? If this is the case you don't want to miss STREAM 07 ! This is the place to be!
In May 2007 young passionate Christians will meet in Dortmund / Germany. They all have the same goal - to follow Jesus in a radical and uncompromising way and to let God's power work in their lives and through their lives. read more...

inside # 8/2006 - John / LIFE Training / LIFE Shop

My name is John Turner Jr. I am 26 years old and was born in Minneapolis, MN . I moved to Austin,TX in the spring of 2002 and I spent the next 5 years on and off the streets in and out of Jail and hooked on IV drugs. Read more...

inside # 7/2006 - a bus to live in - part II

Recently we have had a lot of homeless friends come over and help us work on the bus. For them it is a welcome change of scenery and we are able to spend a lot of time having good conversations with them.
Already some of them want to live with us and participate in our training program.

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inside #6 - a bus to live in

We bought an old schoolbus and will turn it into living space. With this project we hope to be able to create living space for 3-4 people and have them living with us on a long-term basis. Lately we have met several homeless that would like to get off the street and start all over again. read all...

inside # 5/2006 - Amy and 30 years FCJG

Amy is a 18 year old girl. Forced by the divorce of her parents and the chaotic lifestyle of her mother she ended up living on the streets.
During the last two years we met her again and again. First she didn't like us and she tried to make us look ridiculous in front of her friends.
During the whole time she observed us and counterbalanced our preaching with our acts. We tried to show her the love of God through our friendship. Gradually she changed. read all...

newsletter April 2006

Since the middle of January we have a new home. This house belongs to a friend of ours and we are allowed to use it for the next 6 to 12 months.
God surprised us once more with His supernatural intervention. Now we live about 20 minutes away from the city at the southern outskirts of Austin. Last week, after remodeling our two door garage, the Brunner family finally moved to Buda. Now we can stay all together as a team and this makes things a lot easier for us.
We are grateful for the Lord's provision and we look forward to all the exciting things that He has prepared for us. As we already mentioned, this is only a temporary solution. Please keep praying that we will find a permanent place to stay. read now...

inside #4/06 - all together

During the last week, after the remodeling of our two door garage, the Brunner family finally moved into our house in Buda. Now we can stay all together as a team and this makes things a lot easier for us. We are grateful for the Lords provision and we look forward to all the exciting things that he has prepared for us. read now...

inside #3/06 - Thank you

First of all we would like to thank you for all your prayers and support in this matter. Since middle of January we now have a new home. This house belongs to a friend of ours and we are allowed to use it for the next 6 to12 months. read now...

inside #12 - Christmas party

We had a very nice Christmas as a team and also with the homeless and runaways. In the same way as last year we had a party at the Renaissance market on December 25th. It was our hearts desire to celebrate the birth of our Lord with those who have no place to go. More than 40 people came and were excited about our goulash soup and the presents. We also served hot chocolate but with the hot weather people where craving cold drinks.
We had many good conversations and were able to make new contacts while strengthening our existing relationships. read now...

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