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Mission Possible Week 2 Korca, Vlochisgt, & Shegeras

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Mission Possible Week 2 Ministry in Korca, Vlochisht & Shegeras No rest for the weary.  Not having a day off since our arrival almost two weeks ago, God has been our strength in our busy schedule with kids programs, VBS preparation, family programs, Kenedi Senior Center, outreach festival, women's Bible study and youth group  “but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭40:31‬ ‭ In a culture that is a divided between rich traditional Orthodox and Muslim religion, there is much openness towards the good news of the Gospel and the Albanians are such beautiful and loving people. Devine  Appointment Paul was behind the team on the way to the kids program, when suddenly a motorcyclist had a collision with a car.  An Albanian bystander turned to Paul and seeing that Paul looked foreign, said in English, "I think he is o

Mission Possible Week 1 Korca

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Mission Possible Week 1 Ministry in Korca, Albania Along our 15 hour travel time to Albania, it was not without hurdles to overcome and sometimes we felt as though we were being bombarded with darts that hurt, but never penetrated. We flew from the U.S. to Germany, then from Germany to Thessalonica, Greece and then took a three-hour car ride to Korce, Albania.  We arrived safely, in Korce, Albania to the Muslim call for worship echoing the streets, and we realized that we weren't in Kansas anymore, and definitely in foreign lands.  Although things may appear different to our virgin eyes, the people have been so welcoming.  This past week we made many new friends,  small and tall, that will remain in our hearts for a lifetime. It has been full-speed ahead with ministry in Korce. Our puppet shows have been high in demand, but we have also done anything from messages, testimonies, gospel illusion tricks, drama/mime, and sketch-board messages at several kids clubs,