Michael Waskosky
Sarajevo, BiH
March 2007
Zdravo or if you prefer Hello,
How time flies. It is already March. Internship is now picking up a lot more, so that is nice. I am understanding more and more in the language. But I am still not were I would like to be. That is okay, because I would not be able to become fluent in this short of a time. A little advice for anyone doing a 8-12 month internship. I would suggest for the first 3 months to just really work to learn the language.
I have some very encouraging news, we are starting Bosnian churches. I really did not think this was going to happen when I was here, so this is very exiting. This is a big Praise and a Thank the Lord. Thank you for praying with us. We are trusting that God will meet us where we are at, and also push the Bosnians in the right way, also.
Well you can also pray for Vinko, He is a Bosnian believer. His Wife Alma a Muslim. And he has a daughter Sarah. I am spending more and more time with him. And I am thankful to be able to be an influence in his life and the life of his family. I hang out a lot at their house. Vinko and I go out to play pool.
We also recently elected Travis as a Shepard of our group, not a pastor exactly. He is sort of an overseer/deacon. Someone who will be looking out for the church spiritually, will be looking to God and just to be responsible for everything. He will share and bring to the service like a portion of scripture to talk about, prayer concerns, or also directing worship. We have figured out that we need a little more structure and so we are moving forward in that.
Please pray that:
- I have a praise: Thank the Lord that we are moving forward. Also pray that we would know how to go about these new Bosnian church plants. We are invading Satan’s territory and he does not want us. I am sure that he will try to attack us, So pray in Jesus powerful and mighty name against these attacks.
- People have shown interest in having church or a Bible study in their house. So just pray that we get more people like this.
- Vinko’s house will be one of these houses that we will be starting in. Pray that we can do and say the right things to encourage him and his family towards Christ.
- I would seek and love God first in my life and to love my neighbor as myself. Pray that by my actions and words people can find God.
- The Lord would guide the OM Team to know who to talk to in sharing His light as we start the Dobrina churches. May He give us the exact words to say and may the listeners receive the words as truth.
- Pray that Lindy and I grow close to one another. Our wedding date is sneaking up on us. As we grow closer to God we know we’ll grow close to one another. Also pray for Lindy, as I am not there all of the work falls upon her.
- I am also having computer problems, so you can pray that I can get it fixed and that it will last me until I get back from internship.
- Cory and I are not feeling well. Cory has a cold, and I have stomach problems so please pray for us for healing.
Thank you for keeping Cory and me in your prayers.
If you would like to see pictures you can visit my site: www.waskoskyfamily.com/fotos
In Him,
Michael
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