Wednesday, February 18, 2009
February Happenings
Dear Friends,
We have just returned from Thessaloniki where Bob has had his 3 month chest x-ray and visit with the oncologist. We are returning with very good news and joyful spirits as we report that his x-ray was clear and the doctor said it seemed that this one was even clearer than the last one in November! What an amazing God we have! Thank you for your prayers on Bob’s behalf.
The Torchbearers Bible School here in Erseke continues to be a blessing for the students, staff, the church and the whole town. The students are eager to learn more from God’s Word and they approach each class with seeking hearts. The staff is blessed by working with one another in an atmosphere of cooperation and love for each other. The church is blessed as our students join in the activities and help with the children’s program on Saturdays. They also go to Lescovik and support the missionaries there. The town is blessed by our students wanting to interact with them as they try out a new language and new customs. Isn’t our God amazing at how so many can be blessed by even just a few students? It has a loaves and fishes flavor, huh?
In this month we will have teachings on 1 & 2 Peter, Matthew, James as well as classes on The Holy Spirit, Natural Church Development, The Names and Attributes of God, and preparation for the upcoming outreach week in late February. It’s a full month with lots of input and times of practical application as we live in community and serve others. Please pray for these students as they take in and reach out that this will become a life pattern for them, just like breathing!
We’re all looking forward to the student travel weekend, which begins this Friday. This time we’re off to Saranda which is on the Adriatic coast in southern Albania. The drive there from Erseke has spectacular scenery and interesting sites. We’ll also visit Butrint which is an archeological dig located on the Straits of Corfu. This has been a 12 year dig that has uncovered remains of the various occupying civilizations of this area dating back to the 12th century. On Sunday we will return to Erseke stopping in the city of Gjirokaster for worship at the evangelical church. Please pray for our safety and our time together exploring this wonderful country.
We thank you for your continued love and support of us here. You are the team members that allow us to serve in this way and we’re very grateful.
We wish you all a Happy Valentine’s Day!
Blessings & Love,
Bob & Linda
We have just returned from Thessaloniki where Bob has had his 3 month chest x-ray and visit with the oncologist. We are returning with very good news and joyful spirits as we report that his x-ray was clear and the doctor said it seemed that this one was even clearer than the last one in November! What an amazing God we have! Thank you for your prayers on Bob’s behalf.
The Torchbearers Bible School here in Erseke continues to be a blessing for the students, staff, the church and the whole town. The students are eager to learn more from God’s Word and they approach each class with seeking hearts. The staff is blessed by working with one another in an atmosphere of cooperation and love for each other. The church is blessed as our students join in the activities and help with the children’s program on Saturdays. They also go to Lescovik and support the missionaries there. The town is blessed by our students wanting to interact with them as they try out a new language and new customs. Isn’t our God amazing at how so many can be blessed by even just a few students? It has a loaves and fishes flavor, huh?
In this month we will have teachings on 1 & 2 Peter, Matthew, James as well as classes on The Holy Spirit, Natural Church Development, The Names and Attributes of God, and preparation for the upcoming outreach week in late February. It’s a full month with lots of input and times of practical application as we live in community and serve others. Please pray for these students as they take in and reach out that this will become a life pattern for them, just like breathing!
We’re all looking forward to the student travel weekend, which begins this Friday. This time we’re off to Saranda which is on the Adriatic coast in southern Albania. The drive there from Erseke has spectacular scenery and interesting sites. We’ll also visit Butrint which is an archeological dig located on the Straits of Corfu. This has been a 12 year dig that has uncovered remains of the various occupying civilizations of this area dating back to the 12th century. On Sunday we will return to Erseke stopping in the city of Gjirokaster for worship at the evangelical church. Please pray for our safety and our time together exploring this wonderful country.
We thank you for your continued love and support of us here. You are the team members that allow us to serve in this way and we’re very grateful.
We wish you all a Happy Valentine’s Day!
Blessings & Love,
Bob & Linda
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