Dear friends and family:
I thank God that once again He has given me the privilege to come back to the Balkans. I arrived in Athens two weeks ago. I was so happy to see some of our partners in the Ministry. The first was my friend Jennifer with whom we have been ministering for at least twenty years. She is a sister from Scotland who has dedicated her life to the Greeks for over 50 years and works through the Evangelical Free Church in Lipasmata, Athens. She is also working among the Albanians in Greece and within Albania. May the Lord bless her and give her strength to continue!
Jennifer and Vula
The next day Sunday, I visited the B’ Evangelical Church in Athens, our partners in Ministry with refugees. They are the first ones to support Ukrainian refugees.
B’ Evangelical Church youth
By God’s providence, the youth of the church were sharing their recent Mission trip’s experience. One of the girls was showing a video of an interview she had made with a young pastor in N. Macedonia. She wanted to know from him how he survived, and still survives, the death of his young wife leaving behind a teenage daughter. I could not believe that she was interviewing the same pastor that we visited and helped over the years. In fact, we helped when she came to St. Luke’s Christian Hospital in Thessaloniki, Greece for treatments. The Lord chose to take her home.
Gopi and Reni
A week ago I came from Athens to the Ministry House in Litochoro, Greece. The place looked great! Our wonderful grounds keeper Benny does an excellent job keeping the place in order. In addition, a sister in Christ came ahead of me and cleaned both houses. Everything was ready to welcome me!
Three days later Gopi and Reni came from Bulgaria to pick up their boxes! It was so good to see them and spend the weekend with them. In the meantime, Benny and I are delivering boxes to others. I thank God that I feel very strong and I am able to keep up with the tasks before me.
Prayer request:
Please be praying for the situation among everyone. I find that people are very discouraged. The economy is dreadful. (I know it is in the U.S. as well). People cannot provide even for their daily needs. Because of the war in the Ukraine the needs are increasing. Gas in Greece is equivalent to $10/gallon. The utilities quadrupled. Unemployment is high!
Having said this, please pray with me that Christians will stay firm in their faith!
In Christ’s love, Vula
16 Comments
Cathy Burkholdet
May 20, 2022
Praying for you daily & for God’s strength, provision, encouragement and faithfulness. Thank you for the update & beautiful pictures!
Cynthia Phillips
May 20, 2022
What joyous news you share with us, Vula! I see it in the photos you posted too. Praise God you are able to serve His people. John and I will continue to pray for you and your mission.
May the Peace of Christ be with you!
Cynthia Phillips
Kolisa
May 20, 2022
You always have a glow when living out your calling, Vula! May God be with you and those you serve in His name. With love and in prayer, Kolisa
Sharon Alexander
May 20, 2022
I miss you, Vula, and am happy to hear you are feeling strong. Love the photos!
Lyn
May 20, 2022
Sis, I pray God’s grace over you daily and for all those surrounding you. I pray for strength and that needs be met. See you August3/4.
Karen Laws
May 20, 2022
Dear Vula,
Tonight my husband is wearing his Mac Out teeshirt from the fundraising bike ride in Livermore Valley. Makes me happy every time I see it. Always good to remember the joyful spirit you bring, whether here in California or in your beloved Macedonia. May God bless you!
Love,
Karen
Leslie Arroyo
May 20, 2022
Yes Vula.. These crises are drawing us together and awakening the church to pray, fast & unite as Jesus always intended. Standing with you believing our Father for every need supplied to those who believe & many more to come to Him in this hour🙏🏼🙌🏼
Keith W. Brown
May 20, 2022
Thanks for the update, Vula!
Cindy A Rebottaro
May 21, 2022
Thank you for the update and the pictures. So grateful that God blessed you with safe travels and good health. Thank you for all you do to bring the hope of Jesus to so many. What a blessing you are both here and there.
💕
Cindy
Nora Coussinat
May 21, 2022
May God bless you Vula for your strength and courage in continuing this mission. You are a true inspiration. Praying for you and this good cause. May you be blessed with good health and continued safety.
BarbVanmaanen
May 21, 2022
Vula, So good to see you and everyone there! Your smile says it all. Thanks for the update and know we are praying for you! O9ve Paul and Barb
Joyce and Ron
May 21, 2022
So happy trip went well and you are busy doing God’s work . Praying for health and protection. God bless you and your wonderful ministry.
Joyce and Ron.
Linda Greiner
May 22, 2022
Vula, I am so encouraged by your ministry and the vast love you have for what you do. You bring joy, light and love to so many people, here and abroad. May God shine through you and Macedonia Outreach to all they serve. God Bless!
Karen Jones
May 23, 2022
Thank you for the update Vula – I love seeing the pictures, putting faces to names I have heard for so long who are so faithful! May the Lord bless all your endeavors.
Patricia Oliver
May 23, 2022
Vula, so wonderful God had allowed you to continue your vital work.
I love hear about your work and have thought so where HE had left us.
May your work continue to be blessed. I have so long hoped to come to you on Greece. I live in Newport, OR and have a lengthy injury, I am now able to be about work the Lord has for me. Until we meet again …. Patty Oliver 🙏🙏
Priscilla Rose
May 23, 2022
Thank you for sharing. Praying for you and the others who minister with you, those I know and those I don’t. Yes, we need to pray that all of God’s people will stay faithful and strong during this time which is so discouraging to so many. Love you, Vula. Miss you, but so enjoy seeing your lovely smiling face in the photos. God bless.
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