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Evangelism in Europe MAGAZINE October – December 2017 www.ten-uk.org EVANGELISM IN EUROPE » SKATERS IN SARAJEVO » CAKE GIVE-AWAY IN BULGARIA » EYESIGHT RESTORED IN MOLDOVA » ENGLISH CAFÉ IN MONTENEGRO » PRAYER DIARY EDItorIAL BY ALL MeANS Our partners across Europe have had a busy Summer presenting the good news of Jesus Christ through a variety of approaches. Such is the passion to share the gospel that innovative methods range from laundry services to Luther celebrations, summer camps to scrumptious cakes and sport to spelling. In this magazine you will find a selection of reports that illustrate how TEN’s partners are using ‘all means’ to reach their communities with God’s love. he apostle Paul wrote in his of a breakthrough as churches are letter to the church of Corinth in enabled to run outreach programmes TGreece, ‘I have become all things and publicly proclaim the gospel. to all men, that I might by all means Your prayers and financial help are save some’ 1 Corinthians 9:19. It making a real difference in the lives appears that this evangelistic strategy of thousands who live in mainland continues to be applied in Europe and Europe. We are sending you our is proving most fruitful. 2017/18 Essential Gifts catalogue Evangelism often takes place in that we hope will inspire you. Could challenging environments where you help to meet the cost of practical evangelical churches are often gifts or sponsorship opportunities labelled as cults and treated with deep requested by our partners on behalf of suspicion. However, there are signs their communities? Evangelistic literature in Bulgaria WE LCOME CONTENts CAKE GIVe-aWAY 4 ive hundred years Bulgaria ago significant events SKATERS IN SARAJEVO happened in Europe that 5 F Bosnia and Herzegovina transformed this continent forever. First, Erasmus of SUMMER CAMPS 6 Rotterdam published his Bulgaria Greek New Testament which EVANGELISM ScorES GOALS set a spark to the Reformation 8 Moldova of the Church. Through reading this New Testament, Martin Luther Church LAUNdry SErvICE 9 discovered the amazing truth of a compassionate Moldova and gracious God and His free gift of salvation and SIGHT REstorED righteousness, through faith and not by works. 15 Moldova Subsequently, Luther published his 95 theses which set the Reformation flame burning across HAREvst for THE 16 HUNGry LAUNCH Europe. In England, Nicholas Ridley and Hugh Bristol Latimer joined the Reformation movement, but sadly in 1555 both paid the ultimate price of 17 TEN VISIts KEswICK martyrdom by being burnt at the stake in Oxford UK. Latimer’s dying words to Ridley were, “Be of good comfort, Mr. Ridley, and play the man! We 18 IMPACT MONTENEGro shall this day light such a candle by God’s grace, in England, as I trust never shall be put out.” ENGLISH CAFÉ 15 Montenegro As we celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, let us thank God for those who gave EssENTIAL GIfts 2016 21 their lives for the transforming Gospel message Summary of Jesus, and free access to the Bible. Please REformATION 500TH continue to stand with us and our partners across 22 ANNIVERSAry Europe who keep the Reformation flame burning Bosnia & Herzegovina today by proclaiming salvation through faith. The TEN Office will be closed as follows: Your prayers and financial support are a massive • IPC Conference: encouragement to our partners, many of whom Monday 16th – Friday 20th October face persecution and opposition for the Gospel • Christmas – New Year: Monday 25th today. Together we are in partnership in the December to Monday 1st January Gospel. Thank you. TEN_Today transformeuropenow TRANsform EuropE Now Registered office: 1 Holdenhurst Road, Kingswood, Bristol BS15 1HL Tel: +44 (0)117 961 5161 Email: [email protected] Written and produced by the TEN team Gerry Partridge Design: Simon Petherick Graphic and Web Design CEO Transform Europe Now Transform Europe Now (TEN) is the operating name for Eurovangelism. Registered in England and Wales as a charity (no. 1140592) and company limited by guarantee (no. 7507682). Cover photo: Viorel Regus with players at football evangelism, Moldova “ TRANsformING Europe – ONE LIFE AT A TIME ONE THOUSAND CAKES GIVEN AWAY IN BULGARIA Residents of the small city of Sevlievo, situated 175 miles east of the capital Sofia in Bulgaria received an unexpected surprise. hurch leaders Plamen and Kremi faith in God and to speak about Christ’s Borisov, together with around 20 resurrection. It was very exciting for the Cmembers of Shalom Church, took members of Shalom Church and also the to the streets with banners and placards people of the city. Everyone who took announcing the resurrection of Jesus part enjoyed the experience and the and sharing their Easter celebrations. event received further publicity in the Taking the church out into the street had local newspaper with a good report and never been attempted before and it took some photos. some courage. Usually, people would be invited to attend the church meetings, so this was something new in Sevlievo. The main focus of the church outreach campaign was to share the Good News and the church hoped to attract attention by giving away 1,000 small cakes at the town market. Along with each cake was offered a small brochure about the gospel. Several of the women also handed out flowers with a small card with the verse John 3:16 handwritten by children in the church. The children of passers-by also received special pamphlets. The reaction of the local people was one of surprise and disbelief; that someone would give them a cake and card for free. People were intrigued by the display of kindness and generosity and readily stopped to chat with church members. This provided the perfect opportunity for Top: Plamen Borisov with lots of cakes! the believers to share about their personal Bottom: Flowers and cards were given out. 4 TRANsform EuropE Now / OCTOBER – DECEMBER 2017 REACHING THE UNREACHED – ONE LIFE AT A TIME SAK TERS IN S ARAJEVO Sarajevo Baptist Church, in Bosnia and Herzegovina, hosted a team of skaters from Youth with a Mission’s (YWAM) Discipleship Training School. The ‘Calling All Skaters’ team stayed for the whole month of June at the Kairos Centre, led by Tomislav and Ledia Dobutovic. ollowing some ministry preparation sessions, the team of skaters began Fto reach out to skaters in the city. “The team worshipped together in our church services also inviting new-made friends to the church. This group of young people have been totally unreached so far. Usually people do not like them much and they are not generally accepted by society. “Part of the team’s mission included the rebuilding of part of the skating park, just opposite the largest shopping mall in Sarajevo city centre. Several young men came to know Christ as their personal Saviour through this ministry. As a result, our church has been very excited and thrilled to hear the testimonies from their ministry. One young man from Sarajevo who had been befriended talked about his bouts of depression. He became interested in the message of Jesus Christ and as the conversation continued he finally agreed to pray ‘the sinner’s prayer’. “On one of the Sundays we had a special service and BBQ lunch outside the church building. Natan Dobutovic performed a special song using a traditional stringed tamburica. The YWAM skate team are planning to return to Sarajevo next summer for more outreach.” YWAM Skater +44 (0)117 961 5161 / www.ten-uk.org 5 TRANsformING Europe – OREANECH LIFINGE A AT NAA TTIIMOEN MT UL I-ETHNIC CAMPS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH S UMMER 2017 Summer Camp July was ahead of us — we were hot and busy! We were so excited and fully expecting God to glorify His name once again among the children of Bulgaria. And He did! e had two summer camps with Over 140 children joined us from one for children and the other for various towns and villages in Bulgaria and teenagers. Many of the children from various ethnic groups; from Gypsy, W Turkish, Bulgarian backgrounds, each were so keen to register for the camps that they had been calling us since the with a different mother tongue! These start of the year. Those who wanted to children live in a range of cultural and participate were many more than we social environments and with diverse could accommodate. living standards. Some live in apartments 6 TRANsform EuropE Now / OCTOBER – DECEMBER 2017 TRANsformING Europe – ONE LIFE AT A TIME Summer Camp meeting Summer Camp Masterchef in big cities and others in Gypsy village heard their prayers and blessed us more shacks. We knew from the beginning that than expected! running multi-ethnic camps would be a big Attending the children’s camp we had challenge for us! That’s why the prayers 78 children aged 7–11 with six teachers from TEN supporters and the financial and eight teenage volunteer helpers. help from the Hillview Church, UK was so The teen camp was attended by 64 much appreciated. youths aged 10–17 with eight teachers Thirty-four children from Gypsy and four volunteers. The children had a backgrounds were invited by Mission most blessed, unforgettable time as they Possible to participate without a fee. joined in Bible study classes, dance and These children were from the villages photography workshops, a MasterChef where Mission Possible is running literacy workshop, football and volleyball and soup kitchen social programmes. In competitions. this way we made it possible for them Many new friendships were born and to leave their villages, some of them the children’s relationships and behaviour for the first time, and to stay at such a were very beautiful.
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