With deep gratitude for God’s grace, I safely arrived in Greece on a serene Saturday. Eager to embrace my spiritual roots, I set out to attend a church service the very next day in a quaint town called Sevasti. The small congregation there holds a special place in my heart, as it traces its origins back to 1923 when my people sought refuge in Greece after being displaced from Turkey.
My uncle, Pavlos, played a pivotal role in the spiritual life of this town. As a little girl, I vividly remember accompanying him on his evangelistic journeys. He was my source of inspiration, a true Christian hero. To this day, his unwavering dedication continues to shape my faith. I am forever grateful to God for placing the desire to love and serve Him in my heart from such a tender age.
During my visit, I had the joy of making two delightful friends, both little girls. Their innocent spirits and genuine friendship added immeasurable blessings to my time in Sevasti. The warmth and love shared within this tight-knit community were a testament to the profound impact faith can have on fostering connections and nurturing genuine relationships.
As I reflect on my journey, I cannot help but praise God for the remarkable experiences I encountered in Sevasti. The history, the faith, and the fellowship all intertwined to create a powerful tapestry of God’s grace. My heart overflows with gratitude for the opportunity to reconnect with my spiritual heritage and to forge new friendships along the way.
May the blessings of God continue to touch the lives of all who read this, and may His grace guide us on our own unique journeys.
-Vula
From: Pastor Gopi
The last 3 years have been extremely difficult for many families. First, Covid 19 has locked down a large proportion of working people, confining them to their homes. Many businesses went bankrupt and thousands lost their jobs. The last year 2022 passed under the motto of the war between Russia and Ukraine. The resulting inflation was so great that basic food items rose in price by over 100%.
In the village of Pamukchii, Bulgaria, we have been caring for more than 20 years for 13 families who are raising their children in extremely poor conditions. They live in former premises for chicken coops, at the end of the village, without electricity and drinking water in their homes. We are so grateful to Macedonian Outreach for supporting these families during this difficult period, providing them with one bag of basic food products each month.
During the years of ministry, we have become convinced that it is very difficult to share the Good News with people who are fighting for their survival. To speak about education when the table is empty and the children are hungry is mission impossible. That is why we are so blessed to serve together with Macedonian Outreach, because they understand this truth, and starting with a piece of bread, together we will build a working program to support children’s education.
Thank you, Macedonian Outreach
-Gopi
Dear family and friends:
I want to share with you a video about an answer to prayer that has been in the making for a very long time. For over twenty years I was praying for the Lord to help us house 14 families who had been living in old commercial chicken coops and a few years ago the Lord answered in His own very special way. House number eleven is in the making with only three more to go. Celebrate with us God’s goodness and faithfulness!!
-Vula
Dear friends and family:
As Christmas is almost here, I would like to share a video and a story with you that will warm your hearts. As you know, from the beginning we started helping the Ukrainian refugees in my home town. As Christians we know that it is better to give than to receive. Macedonian Outreach partnered with a small Pentecostal church in Katerini in providing food, clothing, bringing them together for fellowship and most importantly giving them the Word of God in their own language. Thank you all for helping provide the necessary funds to do all this every two weeks. May God’s blessings be yours and Merry Christmas to all!