Summer 2010

TENDERED HEARTS
I am so amazed at the power of God and His ability to bring about a change in a person’s heart. Many years ago God brought Gazi into my life. When I first met him he was a Muslim; he knew nothing about the Bible or Jesus. After much prayer and witness Gazi came to know Christ as Savior. He was later baptized and discipled. Since that time he has grown into a happy productive servant of Christ.

Gazi is now a pillar in our church and ministry. Recently his wife, Eva had a miscarriage. Through this difficult time God has really tendered Gazi’s heart and brought him to a greater place of service. Please pray that God’s perfect will be done in his life and family, he could possibly be the "future pastor" of New Life.

FURLOUGH MINISTRY -So far the summer has consisted of family visits, vacation and many meetings to supporting churches. We have also had the opportunity to visit several new churches for support; God has already blessed us with three new supporting churches! Additionally we have seen several folks saved as well as a number of other decisions made for Christ, we rejoice in what God is doing! As we enter the fall months we will be very busy traveling to many states reporting to churches as well as presenting in several new churches.
►Please pray for safety as we travel, good health and that God will use us to be a blessing and help to others in our furlough ministry.

NEW LIFE HAPPENINGS
We are so thankful to have the Brenenstuhl family working with us and over-seeing the ministry in our absence; they are doing a fantastic job! We have seen God do some great things this summer; here are a few highlights:

• Summer VBS – This summer’s VBS was held in July. We are thrilled that for the first time the Albanian believers in our church conducted the entire children’s program. Pastor Justin only assisted with the gospel magic, balloons and refreshments. There was a daily average attendance of 35 children and young people.
  
• Summer camps - Along with the various work projects at the camp God has also blessed with a number of groups attending the camp. Several youth groups along with adult ministry training camps and several church retreats. Praise the Lord for decisions that were made!
  
• HELP! - We really need your prayers as we continue to raise funds for the camp. We are still in need of funds to complete the necessary projects. ►Please pray for the $16,000.00 needed for the upcoming balloon payment on the camp property, this is due the end of December. To date we have less than 30% of the funds needed. If you can please help we would greatly appreciate it.
  

VERY CLOSE – "…for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth…" Romans 1:16. Eva is the wife of Gazi. We have prayed for and witnessed to Eva for many years. God has really been working in her life to bring her to the understanding of her need of Jesus. She told Pastor Justin that she is very close to accepting Christ. Many times I have thought that she would never get saved and now she is finally ready. ►Please pray with us that she will trust Christ today.

PRAISES!
■ Cards and encouraging letters!
■ For the completed projects – new sports area and kitchen remodel
■ For God providing an additional economical car to use on furlough

Albania for Christ,
Mike, Debby, Ben. Heather Mikayla
Acts 26: 18