September 13, 2002
Ellen Walker reports that Arber Haxhia was baptized into Christ July 10 and joined his two sisters, Anisa and Linda, in the Lord. Klodeta Ballabani, Ervin’s sister, studied with Tina Henry this summer and was baptized into Christ on July 14. “Besmir Brahaj, studied with our brother Përperim Kalemi and decided to live for Christ. Besmir dreams of being a preacher!
“Donald Grabovari, Oli’s brother, has a wonderful evangelistic spirit. He has brought several of his friends from school to study. This summer his friend, Anola Braçe [Dick Ady’s student] was baptized for the forgiveness of her sins.
“We met Linda Metan through our landlord, who used her as a translator in the beginning. Emily Pownall began studying with Linda last year; and when Emily went home, Linda continued her lessons with me. We have become good friends. Linda told me several months ago that she was waiting for a warm day to be baptized. Monday afternoon, August 5, Linda called me and said, ‘It’s time!’
“In addition to those mentioned above, Enkelejda Coha, Anika Kalemi, Admira Poçi, Anxhela Sula, and Adriana Sinani were added to the Lord’s Kingdom. We rejoice with the angels of heaven in the new births of these new brothers and sisters.”
Rosalie Waymire has written twice in the past week to say that one of her students, Yemtioma, and Bledi’s sister, Jonida had been baptized into Christ.
The Word of God is alive and powerful and sharper than any two edged sword. It does not return to him empty, but it accomplishes what he sends it to accomplish.
