Mike and Maria Long

A Blessed Easter and a fresh release of Resurrection power

Easter is the biggest holiday of the year and the most important dinner.  Everything is supersized. Lots of traditions and customs. The image here is the resurrection icon showing our risen Lord taking the captives to paradise. The highlight for our own celebration is the weekend ministry of a guest Pastor from Israel. A Jewish believer preaching the anointed truth is the best way to gain a fresh inspiration for this holy celebration.  Our prayer is that the whole church worldwide and every individual believer will be stirred to push on and strive more for our Savior's glory. Blessings to you!

My missionary knee needed repair after 50 years of "bringing the good news".  Monday's surgery was more involved than expected.  This is good because the doctor was able to  repair more than what the MRI showed.  But this means a straight leg brace for a month.  We asking God for full healing and another 50 years.

Pastor Johnson has an appointment on Thursday with the Thessaloniki Asylum Officer. Just getting an appointment is rare and considered impossible.  God had favor as the lawyer and Maria pleaded for his case. May the impossible will have a chance to be possible. Keep praying.

Here is our schedule for May/June:

May 8 Heritage Hills Church in Fenton, MI

May 11 Winona Lake FM Church

May 14 Gina's Graduation from Spring Arbor University

May 15 La Porte, IN UMC

May 18 Moorsville, IN FM Church

May 21 Picnic and community event Olney, IL

May 22 Vincennes, IN am and Evansville, IN pm

May 25 Robinson, IL FM Church

May 29 Abundant Life Church in Danville, IL

June 1 Greenville, IL FM Church youth

June 3 Oklahoma City and FM Conference Family Weekend Camp

June 5 Tulsa, OK at All Nations Fellowship

June 7-9 International House of Prayer in Kansas City, MO

June 11 Newark, OH for Robert Long's wedding

June 12 Living Hope Church am in Columbus, OH

June 13 depart for Greece

 

Asylum desperately needed!

Free for 30 days, Pastor Johnson is very relieved.  But two weeks in jail took it's toll on his health. He still has not recovered completely and made it to church.  Maria has been after the lawyer about his case.  The doctors have diagnosed Johnson with heart failure. On Monday, Maria will take him with the lawyer to the Thessaloniki Director of Asylum to plead for understanding to allow him to stay in Greece due to his medical condition.  Please pray for favor and resolution.  This man of God needs to have the stress of his residence status lifted. He needs a miracle for his heart to be healed.

Also last Sunday, a Bulgaria woman, Virginia, from our church was hit by a car as she walked to church.  She has three broken ribs, fractured pelvis, and stitches on head from hitting the windshield.  She is in a great deal of pain.  She will have to remain in bed at least a month.  Pray that she will recover quickly and be relieved from the pain.

Also another believer, Mary, fell and suffered compound fracture on her right leg.  After a metal rod and a long surgery, she is recovering slowly with much pain. She too would appreciate prayers.

Also on Monday, Mike will have arthroscopic surgery on left knee for a torn meniscus.  For the big five zero birthday, Mike gets a minor maintenance procedure.  Big birthday celebrations are not practiced that much in Greece.  Still it is amazing that the half century mark has been reached!  Will the Lord tarry before 2061?  There is still much ministry in the golden years ahead!

From May 5 until June 13, we will be ministering in MI, IN, IL, OK, MO, and OH.