Greetings everyone!
After 24 hours of travel yesterday we made it home safe and sound - and are very thankful to be home with our families.
The last couple of days in Serbia were spent with our dear friends Bata and Sladjana who are the Pastor's of the main church in Leskovec. Our days were filled with times of engaging in ministry, long conversations and walks around their beautiful city.
Bata and Sladjana have been in ministry for their entire adult lives and have been overseeing the work in the church in Leskovec for over four years. They are an amazing couple who compliment each other well and have a passion for seeing their church demonstrate the love of Jesus to one another and to their community. Doug and I were both honored to be with them and are humbled by their love and service to the Lord!
As we now enter back into our lives here in the states, we want to once again thank everyone who so generously supported us and prayer for us.
Doug and I both felt used of the Lord during our time and that the purpose of trip; to love, build into and encourage the amazing Pastor's serving in Southern Serbia was carried out in many different ways.
Each of us would be more than happy to share stories and more photos to anyone who is interested. For now we simply wanted to let you all know that we felt honored to be sent as ambassadors from Rolling Hills to our brothers and sisters in Serbia, and so heartened by the love, support, and prayers of our friends and family. Please know it meant so much!
To close my final post on our blog, please enjoy some more photos of God's continuing work in extending His Kingdom in Southern Serbia.
Hvala (thanks!)
Monte
Doug and I joined Pastor Slave as he ministers faithfully to the youth in his church.
The Roma church in Leskovec is brimming with love for God - and overflowing with people!
Pastor Boyan leads the Roma Church in Leskovec in worship.
Doug sharing his story of God's transforming work and the message in the village of Boynic.
Pastor Daniel and his wife Alexandra faithfully lead the church in Boynic.
Doug and I hanging out with some new friends in Vranje.
Doug and I after a wonderful lunch and discussion with Pastor Vladica and the Elders in Vranje.
Very faithful and key leaders in the church in Vranje that we met with.
Again, standing room only for a mid-week church service outside of Vranje.
This man has volunteered at a famous Serbian historical landmark for over 27 years. We enjoyed a cup of Turkish coffee together and heard many amazing stories.
Pastor Bata leading us in worship in the Serbian church in Leskovec.
Dushon, one of the worship team members in Leskovec, showing off his lighter side!
Doug sharing the message at the Roma church in Nis.
In downtown Belgrade, there remains the effects of the NATO bombings that took place almost 15 years ago. If you look closely, this is not new construction but a bombed out building!
Bata & Sladjana took us out for a nice walk - and even nicer conversations.
Another wonderful time of conversation with the Elders in the church at Vranje.
Pastor Slave and his wife Snezana - so lovingly and faithfully serving the village of Lebane.
After 24 hours of travel yesterday we made it home safe and sound - and are very thankful to be home with our families.
The last couple of days in Serbia were spent with our dear friends Bata and Sladjana who are the Pastor's of the main church in Leskovec. Our days were filled with times of engaging in ministry, long conversations and walks around their beautiful city.
Bata and Sladjana have been in ministry for their entire adult lives and have been overseeing the work in the church in Leskovec for over four years. They are an amazing couple who compliment each other well and have a passion for seeing their church demonstrate the love of Jesus to one another and to their community. Doug and I were both honored to be with them and are humbled by their love and service to the Lord!
As we now enter back into our lives here in the states, we want to once again thank everyone who so generously supported us and prayer for us.
Doug and I both felt used of the Lord during our time and that the purpose of trip; to love, build into and encourage the amazing Pastor's serving in Southern Serbia was carried out in many different ways.
Each of us would be more than happy to share stories and more photos to anyone who is interested. For now we simply wanted to let you all know that we felt honored to be sent as ambassadors from Rolling Hills to our brothers and sisters in Serbia, and so heartened by the love, support, and prayers of our friends and family. Please know it meant so much!
To close my final post on our blog, please enjoy some more photos of God's continuing work in extending His Kingdom in Southern Serbia.
Hvala (thanks!)
Monte
Doug and I joined Pastor Slave as he ministers faithfully to the youth in his church.
The Roma church in Leskovec is brimming with love for God - and overflowing with people!
Pastor Boyan leads the Roma Church in Leskovec in worship.
Doug sharing his story of God's transforming work and the message in the village of Boynic.
Pastor Daniel and his wife Alexandra faithfully lead the church in Boynic.
Doug and I hanging out with some new friends in Vranje.
Doug and I after a wonderful lunch and discussion with Pastor Vladica and the Elders in Vranje.
Very faithful and key leaders in the church in Vranje that we met with.
Again, standing room only for a mid-week church service outside of Vranje.
This man has volunteered at a famous Serbian historical landmark for over 27 years. We enjoyed a cup of Turkish coffee together and heard many amazing stories.
Pastor Bata leading us in worship in the Serbian church in Leskovec.
Dushon, one of the worship team members in Leskovec, showing off his lighter side!
Doug sharing the message at the Roma church in Nis.
In downtown Belgrade, there remains the effects of the NATO bombings that took place almost 15 years ago. If you look closely, this is not new construction but a bombed out building!
Bata & Sladjana took us out for a nice walk - and even nicer conversations.
Another wonderful time of conversation with the Elders in the church at Vranje.
Pastor Slave and his wife Snezana - so lovingly and faithfully serving the village of Lebane.
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