Leaving Serbia

Team LEC & RHCC (not pictured: Sara)

For the past ten days the church-to-church partnership established with the Leskovac Evangelical Church and Rolling Hills Community Church was strengthened.  How quickly those we met won their way into our hearts, and the relationship with our Serbian, Roma and Chinese brothers and sisters was reinforced as we spent time praying, dreaming, and sharing in ministry with them.  Needless to say, there were many tears as we said our good-byes.   I understood in a new way the words of the Apostle Paul to the Thessalonians. We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well, because you had become so dear to us.” 

It has been a privilege and joy to share life with members of the Leskovac Evangelical Church.  They have taught us much about what it means to adore and worship God, depend on Him for everything, love and serve their neighbors, and in all things give thanks.  Our hearts have been changed and challenged to follow their example as we head back to our own community. 

Faith