September 6, 2018 – I grew up 3 miles from the Wisconsin state line and about 9 miles from Lake Michigan in northern Illinois. Why am I starting with this fact? Over the past couple of weeks, a family has been back to Bulgaria and Petrich where they are from. They now live in Kenosha, Wisconsin less than a half hour from where I grew up.
When we move to Petrich their daughter and son-in-law were one of the first couples we met. She soon, after we arrived, got very sick and has gone on to be with Jesus. During her sickness, her mom came back to Bulgaria to help take care of her. In fact, during that time Diane drove the mom and an aunt to another relatives funeral since they did not have a car.
That family has not been back to Bulgaria for 7 years but have been here for the last few weeks and they have come to church. They have really enjoyed it and since they have been in the USA for 20 years they speak pretty good English, so we have had some wonderful conversations with them.
One of the conversations led to finding out that they have been to Wesley Church (Waukegan, IL) one of our supporting churches because someone who attended there invited them to a special event – but they knew it was a church that supported us because the folks who invited them told them about us being in Bulgaria. And they had met us and were aware of our work. (Hence the small world)
The time they have been here they have attended both Sunday and midweek and even had us over for dinner.
All that to say – you never know the little things you do – how they will impact future events and activities. People you meet and folks you talk to in what seems like a passing event may return to bless and encourage you. So, keep being God’s witness where ever you are and where ever you go – God can and will use it!
This week pray for…
The Bonov’s (Peggy & Stefan) who are away on vacation – pray that they have a relaxing time – also pray for the Galloways who are stateside for their son’s wedding and some Set Free Presentation during September.
Pray for all the details for the Around the World Shop as we get merchandise from all over the world shipped in and pray especially for the great number of volunteer workers we are needing to operate the store – Here is a video explaining it. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqwADXxN-po&t=18s)
Pray too for all the churches here as they return to a fall schedule after a summer of different activities.