The summer is off to a flying start. At this point we have already had 2 evangelism teams come serve with us in Udine and Pordenone. For two weeks each town had a team sharing the gospel in the town squares. Every day the teams would come back to the center with stories of people they had talked to, things the had seen and the new understanding they were gaining while being face to face with people that do not know Jesus as their personal Savior.
Earlier in June the church in Udine celebrated three baptisms, one was Leo's younger sister Daniela. There is a picture posted on the right hand side. It has been a blessing to watch this church grow from a small group of missionaries to a church with national elders and new converts. Please continue to pray for the growth and strength of this church.
This summer Beth has been and will be working in the kitchen, cooking and serving food to give energy to the teams. Even though she is not out in the cities with the teams she has had the opportunity to encourage those on the teams as well as those serving in the kitchen. Leo has been working on building an automatic locking gate for the school, for security as well as beauty.
We have just celebrated our one year anniversary and can't believe that the year went by so fast. God has taken care of us, provided for us, and blessed us. We can't wait to see where the next year takes us.
Please keep the many evangelism teams in your prayers as there is much traveling involved, as well as health and in county travel.
Pray for the missionaries as we are working hard and sleeping little, pray for health and stamina.
Pray for the Italians that are hearing the Gospel, many for the first time.
