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MICHAEL AND MARIA LONG
OUR MISSIONARIES IN GREECE ARE MICHAEL AND MARIA LONG. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THEIR MINISTRY, CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW. fmcusa.org/fmmissions/michael-and-maria-long/ |
Birthdays Michael - April 16 Maria - June 17
Anniversary August 15
Anniversary August 15
Appreciation and Gratitude for our Lord, family, and friends!
So grateful for this season of our lives and ministry. The harvest has matured so much this year. The number of new believers continues to grow. The new believers are maturing and we are so much more like a spiritual family. Our team is developing with a diverse collection of perspectives from Iran, Korea, Sudan, California, Texas, Ohio, Switzerland and of course, Greece. Our family is enjoying our one grandchild.
The doctoral research is progressing as the deadline approaches. Health and relationships are well. Thanks be to our God for his mercy and grace. And of course, thank you.
American Friends joining our Thanksgiving celebration
Our hearts go out to Albania for the earthquake tragedy. Many of our friends are suffering and the loss of lives, homes, churches and jobs is great. In the past we would have run to help and support rescue efforts, but our ministry is so full that we don't have that luxury like in the past. Thankfully, others are responding in this time of need. Pray, help and give for this devastating blow to the poorest country in Europe with some of the sweetest, loving souls you could ever know.
On November 13, Pastor John Constantine from the Arabic Church in Birmingham, AL wrote the following of his recent time in Thessaloniki…… “Last week, a group of nine men (refugees), one via video, and I, spent 72 hrs together at a guesthouse (all amenities there). They were rough around the edges but very passionate for Christ and the lost among their people. Their singular desire was to be prepared to serve God the rest of their life among their people. They were Kurdish, Syrian, Yazidi, Moroccan, and Algerian. Very Unusual! We stayed the full 72 hrs together — recorded approx. 22 hrs in addition to side conversations and Q&A. I can testify, as the song says, “There's a sweet, sweet spirit in this place; and I know that it's the Spirit of the Lord.” Then, before we went our separate ways, we worked out the logistics to continue via online video on weekly basis what we began during that memorable 72 hrs. Pray that God will sustain their desire and grant that they would indeed be faithful to their calling and fruitful in all well-doing. To me, the highlight of our time together was hearing them pray with passion, fervency, and tears for their “kinsmen according to the flesh”. I was moved when I heard them praying, forgiving their enemies even though their families died in horrible circumstances. I realized more than ever that God is simply looking for AVAILABLE vessels — not qualified, certified, and dignified vessels — just Available to be used in all weakness as instruments of His glory and demonstration of His power.”
Thanksgiving gifts are appreciated and needed for Greece's ministry account which is about $5,000 behind budget by clicking here … https://give.fmcusa.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=678
So grateful for this season of our lives and ministry. The harvest has matured so much this year. The number of new believers continues to grow. The new believers are maturing and we are so much more like a spiritual family. Our team is developing with a diverse collection of perspectives from Iran, Korea, Sudan, California, Texas, Ohio, Switzerland and of course, Greece. Our family is enjoying our one grandchild.
The doctoral research is progressing as the deadline approaches. Health and relationships are well. Thanks be to our God for his mercy and grace. And of course, thank you.
American Friends joining our Thanksgiving celebration
Our hearts go out to Albania for the earthquake tragedy. Many of our friends are suffering and the loss of lives, homes, churches and jobs is great. In the past we would have run to help and support rescue efforts, but our ministry is so full that we don't have that luxury like in the past. Thankfully, others are responding in this time of need. Pray, help and give for this devastating blow to the poorest country in Europe with some of the sweetest, loving souls you could ever know.
On November 13, Pastor John Constantine from the Arabic Church in Birmingham, AL wrote the following of his recent time in Thessaloniki…… “Last week, a group of nine men (refugees), one via video, and I, spent 72 hrs together at a guesthouse (all amenities there). They were rough around the edges but very passionate for Christ and the lost among their people. Their singular desire was to be prepared to serve God the rest of their life among their people. They were Kurdish, Syrian, Yazidi, Moroccan, and Algerian. Very Unusual! We stayed the full 72 hrs together — recorded approx. 22 hrs in addition to side conversations and Q&A. I can testify, as the song says, “There's a sweet, sweet spirit in this place; and I know that it's the Spirit of the Lord.” Then, before we went our separate ways, we worked out the logistics to continue via online video on weekly basis what we began during that memorable 72 hrs. Pray that God will sustain their desire and grant that they would indeed be faithful to their calling and fruitful in all well-doing. To me, the highlight of our time together was hearing them pray with passion, fervency, and tears for their “kinsmen according to the flesh”. I was moved when I heard them praying, forgiving their enemies even though their families died in horrible circumstances. I realized more than ever that God is simply looking for AVAILABLE vessels — not qualified, certified, and dignified vessels — just Available to be used in all weakness as instruments of His glory and demonstration of His power.”
Thanksgiving gifts are appreciated and needed for Greece's ministry account which is about $5,000 behind budget by clicking here … https://give.fmcusa.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=678