Our term is finished. We had more great times praying together, witnessing in the city, planting many seeds, and seeing the great need! It will be a miracle of God to see a church firmly established here…but yes, of course…indeed all churches are a miracle of God. (Zechariah 4:6) Keep praying!
We enjoyed meeting and ministering some with Brother Charlie and family.
The preaching and evangelism at the market square has become familiar to some of the vendors and street musicians. We arrived one day and a violinist began to play Amazing Grace. Another evening, and our saxophone friend began to play it. Later, an accordion player chimed in. If only they knew of that grace! The Pharmacy clerk several times came out and threatened and ranted.
Every day on the street, people took pictures and/or cell phone videos…we are probably on a vacation home movie or a Youtube video somewhere…to the glory of God!
Driving through the streets, we are amazed at the number of and the boldness of the motorcycles. They dart in and out of traffic, inches from cars, between lanes, on curbs, through traffic lights. They seem to be the sacred cow that none dare challenge. You may be driving completely right and a motorcycle is wrong…they think you are wrong. What a fitting parallel for the spiritual state of this city. As the lewd fellows of the baser sort had it confused when the apostle Paul was in Thessalonica…we are not the ones turning the world upside down, but trying the turn it right side up!
On Saturday, we reviewed the preaching for the Sunday service with Nesti. He is limited in his English, and we discussed verses and words. Hey, it is always good to practice what you preach!
The service was a blessing on Sunday and Nesti did a fine job translating (with some correcting from Telemarchos). We packed, cleaned, and readied the house for the next team. We also ate one final time at the Greek restaurant, visited the bakery and bought out the baklava for sweet remembrances!
Picture 1 – Little Chloe tracting
Picture 2 – Singing at the city center
Picture 3 – Some at the church service
Picture 4 – This seeking young lady represents a multitude that needs Jesus!
