Students on a Mission to Kosova

Evangelical Theological College in Tirana, Albania sent its students on a mission trip to four countries this spring. There were six students that went to Kosova. Three of the students were from Albania, one student from Kosova and one student from Macedonia. The team was led by the Superintendent of the Albanian Assemblies of God, Gezim Spahija. The team was able to do prayer walks, home visits, practical work of cleaning and fixing up the church building, and also spent time with the missionaries who are currently serving in Mitrovice. All six students felt it was an incredible time of prayer for the people of Kosova. One of the students tells of the impact of this trip. “The trip to Kosova was great. God truly gives more than we expect. I started off with questions but then from the very first day I felt God's blessing throughout this trip. I felt so thankful to be with Pastor Gezim and all the students and to meet the missionaries and the believers there. It was the fellowship and unity I felt among us which was the greatest blessing. I enjoyed serving together in the practical work we did as well as the spiritual work of sharing the Gospel with locals. I was amazed with the warmth and kindness of some of the people we met. I personally felt so thankful that we could help the missionaries there with practical work. I prayed a lot for them. I could see how difficult it is for them, the church being attacked at some point, still having broken windows. They are still learning the language and raising their child and yet, they are dedicated and persevering in serving God.

“It was wonderful to visit one of the believers, Skender and his family. He is to be baptized soon and it was his first time to meet believers from Albania. He was so so happy. He kept saying how encouraged he was and what a blessing it was. His family, wife and three children were so gentle and humble. We prayed for them.

“We also met a girl who has been a believer for six years; her mother is Serbian and her father is Albanian. She suffered a lot from her family, but persevered. It was a blessing to hear her story. It gave me hope because God had put in my heart to pray for the end of the division that is in Mitrovica.”

Submitted by AGWM Personnel in Albania Gary and Michele Gallina

IMG-20160524-WA0007.jpgEvangelical Theological College in Tirana, Albania sent its students on a mission trip to four countries this spring. There were six students that went to Kosova. Three of the students were from Albania, one student from Kosova and one student from Macedonia. The team was led by the Superintendent of the Albanian Assemblies of God, Gezim Spahija. The team was able to do prayer walks, home visits, practical work of cleaning and fixing up the church building, and also spent time with the missionaries who are currently serving in Mitrovice. All six students felt it was an incredible time of prayer for the people of Kosova. One of the students tells of the impact of this trip.

“The trip to Kosova was great. God truly gives more than we expect. I started off with questions but then from the very first day I felt God's blessing throughout this trip. I felt so thankful to be with Pastor Gezim and all the students and to meet the missionaries and the believers there. It was the fellowship and unity I felt among us which was the greatest blessing. I enjoyed serving together in the practical work we did as well as the spiritual work of sharing the Gospel with locals. I was amazed with the warmth and kindness of some of the people we met. I personally felt so thankful that we could help the missionaries there with practical work. I prayed a lot for them. I could see how difficult it is for them, the church being attacked at some point, still having broken windows. They are still learning the language and raising their child and yet, they are dedicated and persevering in serving God.

“It was wonderful to visit one of the believers, Skender and his family. He is to be baptized soon and it was his first time to meet believers from Albania. He was so so happy. He kept saying how encouraged he was and what a blessing it was. His family, wife and three children were so gentle and humble. We prayed for them.

IMG-20160524-WA0008.jpg“We also met a girl who has been a believer for six years; her mother is Serbian and her father is Albanian. She suffered a lot from her family, but persevered. It was a blessing to hear her story. It gave me hope because God had put in my heart to pray for the end of the division that is in Mitrovica.”

Submitted by AGWM Personnel in Albania
Gary and Michele Gallina