Days 1-7

Prayer:
Day 1: It has now been 20 years since the fall of Communism. Still, the generation that "came out of Egypt" often bears the marks of slavery. Pray that this new generation born into freedom will go in and "take the land."

Day 2: Missionaries from the Middle East are aggressively trying to return to Albania to its Muslim past. Pray for a clear witness for Christ in the young generation.

Day 3: Summer 2008, the JV team led 83 camps with over 5000 youth in attendance. In the next three years we would like to see this ministry expand to 120 camps. Pray for churches from North America to partner with us and for summer interns to join the team.

Day 4: In Croatia there is a great openness among young people, but our Josiah Venture team is small. Pray that God would call others to join the work there.

Day 5: Often there are specific attacks on the families of those whom God is using greatly. Pray for God to protect the marriages and families of those who serve.

Day 6: Pray for a movement of God among the youth of Eastern Europe- one that finds its home in the local Church and transforms society.

Day 7: The Lord has opened the door for Josiah Venture to broadcast an evangelistic TV show for young people on National TV in the Czech Republic. Called "Exit 316" this show is seen by over 100,000 people a week. Pray for much fruit from this effort.

Please Pray

2x3 Prayer Campaign


Hello all:
The following is a letter that I received from Dave Patty, the Josiah Venture President, about a daily prayer campaign they are starting. Along with the letter, I received a 31 day prayer card with a different way to pray for the youth of Eastern Europe each day. So starting tomorrow, May 1, I will be posting the ways you can be praying each day of the month of May.
The letter states:
Thank you for your interest in the work of Josiah Venture in Eastern Europe. In a time where few things are stable, be encouraged to know that you are involved in work that has eternal value - reaching the next generation with the Gospel of Jesus Christ!
As you might imagine, this kind of spiritual work is full of challenges and opposition. Your partnership in prayer is often what makes the difference between victory or defeat. Prayer can be used by God to open doors, provide protection and bring spiritual breakthroughs – even across the ocean in Eastern Europe.
That’s why we have put together this 31 day prayer calendar. As we move forward in our vision for increased fruit, we’d like to ask you to pray with us a more intense way. We hope that this prayer calendar will remind you to intercede for the Josiah Venture team, and focus your prayers on specific areas of need.
The days on this calendar are numbered rather than organized by weeks, so it is usable in any month. And the calendar requests should stay current for the year ahead so you can be sure that your prayers are focused on something that will really make a difference.
Thanks for joining us in praying for the 2x3 Vision!
Because of His love,
Dave Patty
If you would more information on Josiah Venture’s 2x3 Campaign you can check out the website at http://www.2x3campaign.com/.

Josiah Venture 2x3 Campaign

Mighty to Save - Joanna Martino from Josiah Venture | 2x3 Campaign on Vimeo.

These are actual students impacted by Josiah Venture staff. I recognized many faces and stories. May this encourage you to pray.

Help me get there!

Serbia is about 5800 miles away from Portland.
If the percentage of my financial support raised was related to the miles between here and there, at 35% I have made it to Chicago, IL
Help get me to Serbia! Those of you who have already given please pray. I have 5 weeks until the deadline (May 1st) and 8 weeks until departure (May 26th).

How to Give:
Write a check to Josiah Venture and put my number 97902 and mail to:

Josiah Venture/Summer Interns
PO Box 4317
Wheaton, IL 60189

* you can also e-mail me for a response form

Serbia May 26-August 1st

I am going to Serbia very soon. For those of you who are following my progress, I have raised about one fifth of the money needed for the flight and room and board (total needed is $4100)I have met (on facebook) two of my teammates who live in N Ireland and I am starting to get excited! :)

NEW BLOG same Mary

Hey everybody,

I figured I should change my blog name since it isn't Lindy and Mary's Slovenia blog anymore. This is going to be my blog for everything, but will also follow updates for my trip to Serbia for all of my supporters out there. :) I hope I don't loose anyone in the shuffle.

Mary

New!

Wow! It has been a long time. Here are some picts to represent the new things in my life right now...

Newly a Senior in College (School's out!!, here's some friends at graduation and the last one is of our Greek group with our Greek prof, Dr. Derrickson)







New Boyfriend, Tim (I met him at school, he is wonderful)



New Jobs (Starbucks and Bath and Body Works)





New (to me) Car (This isn't my actual car, haven't taken a pic yet)




I am excited about these new things in my life. I am excited for a new season too. Welcome Summer!!

Mary