On Tuesday afternoon, the church door was found busted open. Suddenly, it was discovered that a Korg keyboard, guitar amp, wireless microphone, video projector, translation transmitter, computer, DVD players, video cassette player, mini-oven, coffee pot, and even a tea kettle, were missing. Over $5,000 worth of equipment, but the good news is that the full weekend of ministry happened as if nothing was missing. God's presence does not depend on man's equipment.
Albert Veksler came and ministered mightily and with a powerful annointing. Can't say where he is from...but it is very holy. Pastor Michalis of the Armenia Church knows him from Bible School days in Estonia. His message was "spot on" as the English say and everyone was blessed. Pray that our Biblical place is restored to a spiritual center of God's power like it is described in the N.T. as Brother Albert proclaimed.
The cycle trip was cut short by the robbery, and by a pulled quad muscle. After four days and 350 kilometers, my right quad muscle on my bad knee could not take it anymore. It was an easy ride, but the climbs had taken their toll. Maybe the seat was a tad high. Certainly, I was not is top shape before the ride and I had out ridden my conditioning. Who knows and doesn't matter, because I was needed back home. The 11 guys of the group were great company. The route was magnificent. Northern Spain is amazing-Pamplona, Laguardia, and Burgos. Reading the book James ever day was inspiring. A great blessing evn just for half of the trip. Thanks Josh and Peter for putting it together.
If anyone is interested in helping to restore what was lost, contributions can be sent to the extra mile project number WE453145 Thessaloniki Center Church to the FM World Mission, PO Box 535002
Indianapolis, IN 46253-5002. Or electronically on the website http://www.fmwm.org/countries/europe/greece-projects.php Thank you very much for your prayers and support.