Bulgaria Trip

Last week the 2 Davids took Tom & Daniel (our newest team members) to Bulgaria. David W had an oppotunity to speak at the New Generation church in Sofia and saw a real response to what he shared. Daniel describes it as more of a 'conversation between him and the people...'!!
There was a time of praying for the sick and 5 people gave their lives to Jesus!
David also taught at the bible school and leadership school.



They then went on to visit our good friends Craig & Milena in Plovdiv who continue to do a great work amongst the gypsies.
There was a leaders meeting with the gypsy church and then DW shared again at Craig's home church.

Here's what the guys had to say...

Daniel:
'I found it very interesting to see how the people lived in Bulgaria, both in the city and ghettos where the gypsies live. It was a real eye-opener to go to the church and was very different to my experience of church in Germany. Something that stood out to me while I was there was when one of the guys spoke on seeking first God's kingdom and in doing that blessings will follow. It was very encouraging.'

Tom:
'It was great to go to the New generation church and meet Craig & Milena. The enthusiasm and dedication of both the church and the leaders in both places was great to see. It encouraged my faith seeing their unity and all the work going on there.'

Photos from last friday...

Pray for the young people in Greece!

We are expecting another crowd tonight...

When your expectations are exceeded.

Interesting weekend.

Friday we went into the city to pray and were joined by a group of young people and a couple of others. We had a great time. These young people were a joy to be with and our folk really hit it off with them - especially Joanna. As we took them home the noise in the back of our van was pretty extreme!

Saturday, was a good day - another Sunny day in Greece. It was kali's birthday so the ladies got together & the guys went for Fish & chips - yes we now have a great fish'n chip shop!

Sunday, we had some very good team time in the morning, then went with Kali & family for lunch, then the evening was one of those when everyone calls & says they can't make it - But the Lord had spoken about faithfulness so we went in. 2 of our folk, Gloria & Sylvester, then some of the young people showed up, we met with lots of really interesting folk at the Methodist church. This is a very positive growing relationship.

Also, here in Perea, Jamie & Rachel continue to develop their group and whilst it too has it's up's & downs there are good reasons to be encouraged.

So all in all our expectations were well exceeded.

So today we have celebrated and painted the house!

We have a busy week ahead:

• A new guy joins us Thursday from Germany;
• Much preparation for a busy week in Bulgaria (visiting both Sofia & Plovdiv) next week;
• A number of meetings with other leaders in the city.
• Our usual Friday House of Prayer event and Sunday events...
• Saturday, is the Discovery Club for Children....
• Head to Bulgaria - DW / DC , Tom & Daniel.
  

We'll try and keep the Blog updated!!!

The first weekend in March

Not exactly the night we had expected last night - good though!

David Carter led the meeting; Jamie shared a word, the worship was very good with a strong prophetic flow and DW spoke. A couple of new folks appeared but most of those who came for the opening night were not able to make it. Still it was an anointed time and we saw people moving on. Some of the guys from the Methodist church joined us later.

Friday night was very good - quite prophetic, we are looking to see all that the Lord is speaking fulfilled here. We also went out to see where the people are and found many... so next week we will start to invite people to come along.

Tom Brunson arrived to join the team for a few months - seems to be settling in OK and getting involved....
Watch this space for other news...