September 18, 2002
Virgil Jackson says, “Three years ago, we were introduced to Lindita Binaj and her family. Lindita and her son, Lejdi, began attending worship and classes. A few weeks ago, we met with Lindita and Lejdi for a series of intensive studies. This month, our brother Lutfi baptized both the mother and her teenage son.
“For several years, Artur has met each day for coffee with a young friend, Admir Sorra. Admir was chosen to act in a film produced when he was 12 years old. The film is still played on national TV, and everyone in Albania knows him by his film name.
“Last year, Artur brought Admir with him to a private Bible study. Admir said he felt it was time he learned the truth about God! Recently, a way was found for him to leave the country. But, before he left, he said he wanted to become a Christian. A small group gathered in our classroom, and Artur baptized his gentle young friend.
“One of our evening Bible studies is in the home of Stoli Dëraj. She and her older daughter have been members for three years. Her 16 yearold son, Florian, has attended Sunday morning classes and is present in the family study. Florian’s parents have been eager to see him baptized, but we were waiting for a bit more maturity. After some special sessions with Florian, we gathered to witness his baptism, administered by his relative Agron.”
