April 20, 2004
In a recent report, Shkelqim (Çimi) Kafexhiu wrote, “God is at work in the city of Durrës. The church has been growing tremendously in numbers and in faith. The membership is 41 Christians not including those who have moved abroad. The attendance each Sunday is between 43 and 47.
“Most of these people have come to Christ through the English language. World English Institute has been a great blessing to Albanians. By learning English, we hear the word of God.
“I personally came to Christ through studying English first. The word of God had power to change me from someone who wanted to become successful into someone who wants to be faithful to God.
“Sofia, a student of Theresa, was baptized into Christ on Friday, the 12th of March. She had expressed her desire to become a Christian long before, but finally with the approval of her parents, she made the decision.
“By God’s grace and providence, I believe the future of the church in Durrës is bright.”