Stories of Mission
Explore mission themes in our quarterly magazine as workers tell stories of making disciples in the way of Christ.
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A Journey of Mutual Sharing and Prayer
It was more than just an ordinary afternoon of coffee, cake and conversation as ladies gathered recently at Lezha Academic Center (LAC). Instead, it was another stepping stone in principal Klementina Shahini’s vision of sharing God’s love with the women of Lezhë, Albania.
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English is Italian for ‘Outreach’
If we wanted, we could be full-time English teachers here in Bari even though we have never had a single lesson on how to teach English! Our mother tongue has opened doors for us to be able to share our faith with many people in our community.
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Word and Deed
An interesting dichotomy has been argued in Christian mission. Should the Christian’s mission in the world focus on verbal witness, or should acts of care and compassion be our priority? Word or deed? I answer the question with a resounding, “Yes! Both!”
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My Journey to Embrace the Unexpected Turns
I came to Belize seven and a half years ago to plant a Deaf church and train leadership. In my prayers I reach up to God asking, “Are we there yet?” And God replies with Psalm 32:8, “I will instruct you and teach you the ways you should go.”
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My Seven Mile Journey to Emmaus
My experience in Albania has taken me on a path very similar to the road that two disciples traveled after Jesus’ death, seven miles from Jerusalem to Emmaus. I learned two valuable lessons on my seven-mile journey that drastically changed the way I trust God.
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My Journey With Complete Trust
When we lived in the US, I thought I trusted God fully, but I’m finding now how much I didn’t. You see, living in rural Jamaica, there are no ambulances to come if something bad were to happen. Our theme verse before we came to Jamaica was Proverbs 3:5-6 and it continues to challenge me today.
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The Gospel Poured Out: A Celebration of Willard and Eva Eberly
On December 27, 2012, VMMissions held a celebration for Willard and Eva Eberly for their forty years of ministry in the Mediterranean region, presenting them with a handmade pitcher symbolic of the treasure of the gospel that has been poured out and given freely to others.
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Telling the Christmas Story, Even If You Can’t Hear
Most Maranatha School for the Deaf students were involved in this year’s Christmas play, “The Brand New Star,” directed by worker Eve Knepp. The Christmas story was reenacted by students, and the climactic moment came when the lit star moved across the front of the chapel as the wise men followed.
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Giving One’s Life
During our Christmas holidays my five year old granddaughter came to me and said, “Do you know what, Grandpa? I gave my heart to Jesus.” Bless that little heart! She told her mother, “When Jesus knocks, you must let him in!”
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Encouraging Our Brothers and Sisters in Trinidad
At a gathering of MCTT leaders, we addressed transactional vs. transformational leadership, dream-based coaching, leading change and other topics. The entire time was exciting and stimulating. To see firsthand what God has done and is doing in Trinidad left us energized.
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‘Sweet Sorrow’ as Eberlys Retire From Italy Ministry
Willard and Eva served in Italy with great energy and passion for the Word of God. They gave much of their lives to the growth and development of the church and its members. People shared their memories, showing the influence that they have had many over the years.
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The Consequence of Christmas
When I think of consequences my mind first goes a rather negative direction. We call it the fear of consequences and are reminded that we reap what we sow, or are warned, “be sure your sins will find you out.” There are, however, good consequences.
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