Thank you to all of you who prayed for and gave money to help make our 2013 Missionary Retreat a reality! Because of your love and generosity we were able to bring together almost 40 Foursquare Missionaries serving throughout Europe for a time of refreshing and ministry. Here is what some of them had to say:
“Holding this years missionary retreat just after the Foursquare Europe Conference was such a blessing to me. While I have been to the missionary retreats before this was the first year I as able to go to the Conference. It was encouraging to see 25 different countries represented and to hear what God is doing across Europe. It gave me a chance to share ideas and to encourage and be encourage by others working in this difficult spiritual climate. After being on the field for six years the opportunity to attend the conference and the retreat not only gave me the rest and encouragement I needed but for the first time it gave me a greater sense of connection with the European Foursquare Family.” Beth Delaney, serving in Cork, Ireland.
“It meant the world to us to be able to attend the conference and retreat and especially to have the cost covered. It was such a refreshing time, a time to reconnect and build new relationships of support and encouragement. And it was really good for our kids to meet other missionary kids! It would not have been possible for us without such generous donors. Thank you so very much!” Tim & Kristina O’Toole, serving in Galway, Ireland
“I was very blessed by our time together in Budapest. There’s something really precious and really powerful about coming together as family and gaining a broader sense of what the Father is doing. Thank you, thank you, thank you!” Name and Location withheld for security purposes.
“Our recent missionary retreat in Budapest, Hungary was a pure gift! It was a unique opportunity to spend some unhurried time with my fellow missionaries in Europe. It was life-giving to experience the Spirit of God together in the midst of shared relationship, challenges, ministry, vision, and relaxing fun!” Adam Hartel, serving in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
“For us, the retreat was all about deepening relationships with our FMI colleagues in Europe and learning about their experiences. We rarely see them and it was very encouraging to be together, sharing our stories and relating as only missionaries to Europe can to one another. The activities planned were the catalysts, and sooo much fun! Thank you to all who made it possible!” Brett and Tammy Toft, serving in Tallinn, Estonia.
These are just a few of the words of appreciation that have been expressed to everyone who helped make this happen. Thanks again!
Mission work is not the work of a missionary; it is the work of the body of Christ. Debbie and I count it a great joy serving with you in fulfilling the Great Commission. Let me know if we can serve you in any way.
Prayer Needs for June
– I will be in Ukraine this month leading a pastors’ conference. Pray for spiritual breakthroughs throughout this great nation and the whole Russian-speaking world.
– I will be in Gothenburg, Sweden later this month. We have six churches in Sweden we are working with to develop a Foursquare Church planting movement in this nation.
– The Balkans: We are working with our FMI missionaries and European leaders to plant and develop more churches through this region.
– Romania: Pray for wisdom and for laborers to help us reach this amazing nation.
– The Russian-speaking Nations: Pray for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit and for strong, healthy churches to be planted and developed.
Thank You for Your Partnership
Thank you for your continued prayers and financial support. Together we are making a difference.
Blessings!
Jeff & Debbie
Debbie and I serve as the FMI Global Associate Director for MENACA and Europe. We focus on cultivating disciples, leaders, and church planting movements.
