July 5, 2002
The missionaries in Durres are busy this summer. Here are some excerpts from their report:
“Five campaigners arrived during the month of May, and we began teaching 48 new students. What an encouragement they have been to the Lord’s work in Durres.
“During the first part of May, the teenagers participated in Durres’ first Bible Bowl on the Gospel of Mark, and it was a huge success. Fifteen people participated in the event, with the remainder of the members officiating or serving in one role or another. Jona Salataj came in first place with a score of 98 out of 100. Jona was baptized in August of 2001. It was such a blessing to see all of them test their knowledge on God’s Word and do so well.
“If you are wondering whether or not you should come and teach, let me tell you about Ryan Tessier. He is 25 and has been a Christian only seven months. Because of the method and the (WEI) material that we use to teach, he felt totally comfortable teaching his ten students.
“Six additional campaigners will soon be traveling to Durres to assist in the work here. They will teach in two groups of three during the last half of June and all of July.
“In August, the Adam’s Blvd. Church of Christ in Bartlesville, Oklahoma will be sending eight teachers. With this in mind, we are looking for teachers to help with follow-up work in September.
Is that something you could help us with? In September, the airfare rates drop and the weather is cooler. If September will not work for you, how about October?
“The number of applicants wanting to begin the course is increasing weekly.
“Ty Pope will be returning this summer to participate with the work over the next year. As you may remember, Ty is from Idaho Falls and spent last summer teaching in Durres. Ty graduated from Harding University this spring with a Bachelor’s Degree in Bible.
“We are pleased to have Leslie Winebarger back with us for part of the summer. Leslie is the daughter of Dennis and Fredia. Leslie spent two years in Scotland with the AIM program and just completed her first semester at Harding University.”
With this kind of activity, you can be sure the kingdom of God will grow in Durres’ this summer and fall. May God continue to bless the church in Durres.
