Serving in Serbia: Off to a great start!

Monday, July 6, 2015

Off to a great start!

The first camp is three days in. I am writing this after very little sleep since arrival; so I apologize ahead of time for typos/grammar error.

I love Serbian culture and students! God has definitely given me a heart for these people. There are around 15 students at camp. There are only two that are not fluent in English. This provides extra opportunity for communication and interaction!

As I stated before the theme is "You Are Here." Each night we share about Paul's life. The first night we spoke about who you are. Last night our discussions were where have you been and second chances. Tonight was what did you do in the past leading to the thought of forgiven is essential in all relationships. Please pray as tomorrow will be a great opportunity for one-on-one with students.

Last night I asked a girl simply, "what do you think aboutcthe story of Paul so far?" She and I ended up speaking abounthte Gospel for over an hour!!! Though we were in the main room where everyone walks through, God provided an entire hour formusnto be alone! She was raised Orthodox (very common). Yet she was open to learning my beliefs. She feels the Serbian church is full of hypocrisy which is very true as they hold so many traditions as means to Heaven. Please pray specifically for her heart this week. The harvest is ready is summer. I can't wait to share more!

4 comments:

UnknownJuly 11, 2015 at 7:53 AM
Thanks for the update. Looking forward to more. CSBC is behind you and praying.
Pastor Dan
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UnknownJuly 11, 2015 at 7:53 AM
Thanks for the update. Looking forward to more. CSBC is behind you and praying.
Pastor Dan
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UnknownJuly 11, 2015 at 8:55 AM
Praying for you and the students!
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TraciJuly 12, 2015 at 2:47 AM
Thank you CSBC. It really is a blessing it know I have such support. Thank you so much. Glory to God for His love for us and for these children of His!
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Our Name's Origin

The name Josiah Venture comes from 2 Chronicles 34. "Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned thirty-one years in Jerusalem" (vs. 1). Josiah began to seek the Lord at age sixteen. He instructed his people to clear the land of false idols and to repair the Temple of the Lord. It was then that they rediscovered "the book of the Law in the house of the LORD" (vs. 15). Josiah was cut to the heart when he found out what was written in the Law. He realized that his people were not living how God had instructed them to live, so Josiah set out to make a radical change. "Josiah removed all the abominations from all the lands belonging to the sons of Israel, and made all who were present in Israel to serve the LORD their God. Throughout his lifetime they did not turn from following the LORD God of their fathers" (vs. 33). By the time he was 26, God had used Josiah to bring revival to the land, rebuild the house of God, and restore the Word of God to its central place. (taken from missionary Joe Brooks in Latvia) ----------------------------------- We want to see God raise up young leaders like Josiah all over Eastern Europe; young people who love the Lord and who will lead their nations back to Him! In Serbia, we are seeking to train and equip young leaders who will be the ones to lead their country back to Him as young Josiah did!