Arrived Uzice near 2 weeks. Time fly.
Titus went back to the State yesterday morning because of his health problem. The Serbia outreach team down to 6 people now. We tried to pass the news to the Philippines team but as they are on the outreach at the villages, seems that they still haven’t got our update. I could imagine how sad they will be. But I believe separation just bought us together.
Sun is shining bright in Uzice!
We had English Club, 2 sessions, with the high school dorm students. They are wonderful kids. Very smart, open, full of dream and passion of their own nation. I love them!
Last night, half of the team went to have a kids’ programme with the orphan. They are special needs kids and we had to use extra strength and patient. While we were doing the kids’ programme, the reminding team was preparing for the concert! Yes, we have a band!! Far From Home is the name!! Woo! See you poster on the street of Uzice! Concert at the cafe, try to reach out to the local. And it went so well! We made some new friends and some youth that we met on the street came to support us.
Ministries here in Uzice are all in the beginning. That’s a new experience for me. On one hand, I feel like I am not doing anything. Most of the time is just hanging out, try to make friends with local. But on the other hand, I value this experience. Cos I believe this is the real situation working in mission. Start from scratch.
This morning, the team heading to Sarajevo, Bosnia. I couldn’t get the visa, so I stay with other missionaries at our mission house. They will be back this Sunday evening and I wondering how I should make good use of these 3 days… Walking out of the house, again, this wonderful view is in front of me. The mission house is located at Bela Zemlja, mean the White Land. Such a beautiful place. And Serbia is such a beautiful nation. May God bless this place and the people here. May they see the beauty of the Lord, the glory of His kingdom. Amen.
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Hi I just read your update. I am feeling a bit sick, got a cold or something, and its late at night and couldn’t sleep. I just was thinking over your crazy trip home !! wow ! and just had some thoughts running through my mind..
I hope you all got some rest now. I wanted to say thank you for coming to Uzice.. I was not there to say goodbye.. but just want to say again that you really made a difference.
I read in your story.. i think Hazel was writing.. that hanging out with people and getting to know them, feels like not doing much.. Let me tell you it does mean a lot. YOu are probably the only christian believer with a personal faith that they might have ever met ! So if you get to share your life and your story with them over a tea or a coffee.. it makes the world of difference! His words do not return empty and personal testimony is powerful. Even if it is the end of the DTS.. just feel to encourage you. You sowed seeds in Uzice.. and we trust for fruit. Keep sowing seeds.. do not see it as just a beginning.. without a beginning where would we be today !
Miss you all,and see some of you in a couple of months !
lots of love, Mirjam
Hello Mirjam! Thank you for your comment and I am so glad to hear from you! I am now in London with Kristen. She will fly back home tomorrow and I will stay here 10 more days.
I really enjoy the time in Uzice! And more important is I know that God was working with the team. Maybe just my English writing is not good. I was saying that even what we did seems little, I understand God was the one who keep the work going. I really love Serbia and Serbian. Keep praying for the nation, the people and the ministries!
Wish you feel better now! Keep in touch!
Hazel