BREAD OF LIFE – (SERBIA)
Jasmina Tosic gives thanks to God and all SGA supporters who prayed for them during a very difficult time of trial in January and for all the protection and mercy that God had provided. The distribution of their Christmas Shoe Boxes was completed without any problems. An ultra nationalistic group who is known by their violent actions, had a protest in front of the Church. The police reacted before Bread of Life had learned about their plans. They provided protection with their special riot police unit both around and in the building during all four days when they held seven Christmas presentations with more than 3,000 children receiving Christmas packages. “That was a time when we had the opportunity to have a lot of policemen in our Church when they were able to see and hear the Christmas message. This event was broadcast on national TV. The Pastor of the Church had a good opportunity to preach the Gospel.” Bread of Life give thanks to God that everything went so smoothly and without any problem.
HOMECALL OF NOEMI CERNY (CZECH REPUBLIC)
On New Year’s Day 2009, Noemi Cerny, Czech Republic, a great friend of SGA for many years, was suddenly called to her heavenly home at 82 years of age.
From a young age she had believed in her Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ and bravely carried the burdens of her life, giving out her love and encouraging others, especially in the town of Vysoke Myto where she and her husband Stania served the Lord together. We share with her son Pavel Cerny and daughter Noemi Komrskova and their families at this time of bereavement.
EARLY RETIREMENT (UK)
Brian McFarland took early retirement at the end of February after twenty years of faithful and tireless service in SGA. For the last eleven years he had been Communications Coordinator, a ministry he had carried out with great efficiency. During his time with SGA he has been ably supported by his wife Phyllis.
We are pleased that his retirement is not a farewell as he will re-commence his work with us part-time, from April, on a year-by-year basis. We look forward to continuing fellowship in the service of the Lord in SGA in the days ahead.
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