I never cease to be amazed at the fiber of the people we meet as we travel around the world.

 

In late March/early April, Eric and I conducted an Introductory Workshop to a group of ministry leaders in Serbia. This was a small – but inspiring – group of imaginative ministry leaders from around the Balkans. We were particularly moved by the zeal of Sasko (“sash-ko”). Sasko’s vision is to build and operate the only Christian television station in Serbia.

 

If I can be so bold – Sasko’s vision was ignited as he began to realize that his vision will come to fulfilment as he teaches his brothers and sisters in Christ learn to excel in the grace of giving.

 

Sasko is burdened for his homeland of Macedonia. As he put it, “We (Christians) have become a nation of “takers” – we must reclaim our reputation as “givers” – as those who taught the world to excel in the grace of giving.”

I just received this email from Sasko:

Just a couple of days ago, I returned from Macedonia. I gave the scripts (seminar materials) to a brother who lives there … he has already translated about 80 % of it. He does not have a computer, so he is doing it by hand.

I should go to Macedonia again and talk to some pastors and believers concerning the organisation of the stewardship seminar in Macedonia. Let us continue to pray and plan and see when it would be best for you to come to Macedonia.

After our seminar, a brother who is the editor of a Christian magazine here in Serbia, asked me to write an article about the seminar you led – somebody told him that I was very active at the seminar and that I was the right person to write that article. It was a special privilege for me – I was able to remind myself once again of all the principles you were teaching and go through the materials one more time. Thank you once again for an excellent seminar.

I wish to stay in touch with you and see how we can serve the Lord together here on the Balkans.

Many greetings to the whole International Steward team,

Sasko

On behalf of Sasko – and people just like you – for teaching our brothers and sisters how to excel in the grace of giving!

 

Dick