This Thanksgiving I did something different, I invited national friends and supporters of Kidz Lithuania. It was a huge task but proved itself amazing. Close friends came a few days early and helped prepare the many desserts: pies, cheesecakes; and the many side dishes. We roasted 16kg(35lbs) of Turkey--1 Full turkey, and several Turkey breasts. We made so many side dishes, but it was an amazing statement of genuine friendship and family working together. It has been over 9 years that I have been able to have thanksgiving with my own family. Since we all live in different parts of the world and the process of aging parents.
Our dinner party consisted of believers and non-believers because I am a strong believer that how we choose to express love holds greater value than our words. Yet, when we open our hearts and truly welcome people by spending quality time with them it sends a message.
Now don't be fooled Thanksgiving celebration did not hinder ministry in fact we still went out served in Alytus, Friday & Saturday, it's about 1 1/2 hours away from Vilnius. Kidz Lithuania is partnering with Paula Stephens, & Gary & Carol Zupkas missionary friends from other sending organizations. Our goal is to establish a youth group with a partnering church, so that the church could continue the Bible Club at the orphanage. While Kidz Lithuania is doing the Bible Club; I've been training the adult Christian leaders on how to effectively train youth with a personal intimacy with Jesus, a passion to serve & a commitment for Gods' ministry. Our initial commitment to this project is one year. If we can duplicate our ministry locally in Alytus that would be amazing. THIS IS OUR PRAYER
Here are a few photos from our ministry in Alytus, lead by our Leadership Team:
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| Nerijus Teaching:Alytus Youth Group |
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| Alytus Scripture Game |
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| Alytus Bible Club |
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| Erika & PreK |
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| Aldo with his small group |
What else can we be Thankful for? Ohio State Buckeyes!!!! Thanksgiving Win Just checking to see if you are still with me.
Jonava Christian Church Update
End of Year Christmas Project253425.48Please Send a Move In Christmas Gift! 25,000.00Euros
If you prefer to give by check:
Assemblies of God World Missions,
1445 Boonville Ave
Springfield, MO 65802 USA
Acct#253425.48 In the memo
For over Seven years many of you heard me speak and share my heart about Jonava, Jonava, Jonava. In fact, if you are a supporter and prayer partner you all know how much it means that we are moving in. Jonava Christian Church Sacrificed greatly, the Lithuanian Pentecostal Union Churches gave liberally, Ohio Ministry Network, Womens Ministry & Many other Churches, along with Pinnellas Community Church in St. Petersburg Florida; and our brothers and sisters from Sweeden. For the past seven years, several of you who have been praying faithfully. I've shared my heart over Jonava needing a home base. Well MOVING DAY IS HERE!!!! We bought building, we are moving in!!!! WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR YOU ALL WHO HAVE SACRIFICED.
JONAVA CHRISTIAN CENTER
NEW FACILITIES
(the current owners are still packing)
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| Pastors Arvydas & Reda Slepikas |
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| Possible Classroom |
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| When they move this will be the large room |
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| Training Room. |
December 16, 2018 I will be preaching in their new building for their first church service if all goes well in the transition. They were able to purchase the entire second floor for 100,000 Euros. Yes property is not cheap in this area of Lithuania. They have one year to pay off the balance which is only: 25,000.00EU. If you feel impressed on your heart to give this would empower this new church plant, of only two years be debt free; so that they can invest their giving towards reaching their community. You can easily GIVE TODAY! Give to Jonava Christian Church Christmas Project
Contact Information:
US ADDRESS:
1337 Beechcrest ST NW
Warren, OH 44485 USA
LITHUANIAN ADDRESS:
Tomo Žebrausko g. 7
14187 Vilnius
Lithuania
LITHUANIAN PHONE NUMBER:
+370.6.9999.495
US PHONE NUMBER:
(I'm 7 hours ahead E.S.T., it rings
in Lithuania)
330.984.0213 (Skype)
NEW EMAIL ADDRESS:
eurasharon@eurasiajoy.com
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Electronic
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card,
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Springfield, MO 65802
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