Dear Praying Friends,
URGENCY OF THE GOSPEL
– Romans 1:18 "For the wrath of God is revealed from Heaven against all ungodliness…" The Bible is clear that one day God’s wrath will come to those who reject Christ. When we consider the billions of souls without Christ most of which having never heard a clear presentation of the gospel, then it is clear that the urgency is great.God’s Timing -
When our support dropped due to the economic situation we had no choice but to extend our furlough in order to replace funding. However God’s timing is always perfect. He knows what we need and when we need it, that has been recently evident as we have seen several more churches partner with us. God has used this time to teach us many lessons, encourage us through churches and individuals to refresh us spiritually and better equip us to return to the work.Pressing on
- I recall talking to a person some time ago about our return to Albania and the great amount of work that still needs to be done. I remember this person telling me that we have invested ten years of our lives in Albania, the conditions in the country are difficult, the people are to hard to reach, why don’t we just give it up and come on home. I won’t deny we have been tempted, but I am reminded of what Paul said in Phil 3:14 "I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus." It is our responsibility as missionaries to press on regardless of difficulties and the challenges of culture, people and ministry, and that is what we intend to do.With the urgency to reach more Albanians for Christ we are moving forward with plans to return to Albania. In Philippians chapter three the Apostle Paul challenges the early believers to forget those things that are behind and reach for those things that are before. On January 25th we will return to Albania to begin our third term, we are looking forward to what God has for us to do.
FURLOUGH REPORT
After one year, more than 50,000 miles to 77 churches in 25 states and Canada, our furlough is coming to an end. God has blessed us with some wonderful meeting.WE NEED YOUR HELP! Although we are thankful for new supporting churches, we still lack11% of our needed support. If you do not currently support us, would you prayerfully consider partnering with us soon?
PRAYER & PRAISE!
■ BLESSINGS! We would like to thank the wonderful people of First Baptist Church of Ranson, WV and Bible Baptist Fellowship Church of Gypsy, WV for meeting the financial need to purchase a washer in Albania. A special thanks to Grace Baptist in Brunswick, Ohio for the repairs on our van, what a wonderful blessing!■
PRAISE! With finances very tight we prayed for a good deal on airfare. We were able to secure tickets through a ministry that acquires airfare at wholesale prices. We were thrilled to save more than 50% on our return tickets. We serve a great God!■
PRAYER! Please pray for continued growth both numerically and spiritually of our church folks at Gospel Light and New Life Baptist Churches. Please pray for our national pastor leadership.HAVE A WONDERFUL AND BLESSED THANKSGIVING!
Albania for Christ,
The Drust Family
Acts 26: 18
FURLOUGH ADDRESS:
60 Cambridge Dr.FIELD ADDRESS:
Fondacioni "Misionar Baptiste"Kisha Baptiste "Jeta e Re"
Kutia Postare Nr. 119
AEP Box 29
Tirane, Albania
Home Phone: 011-355-42-343448
Cell: 011-355-0693427607 or 011-355-0683179328
EMAIL/ BLOG:
Mdalbania@gmail.com / newlifealbania@blogspot.comSUPPORT ADDRESS:
Cleveland Baptist Church4431Tiedeman Rd.
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