Wednesday, November 30, 2011


MACEDONIA MISSION TO THE BALKANS

Who: Mirco And Nada Andreev

Where: Macedonia, formerly of the republic of Yugoslavia.

The Workers: There are 20 pastors and workers. These men are for the most part bi-vocational.

What: This ministry prepares Christian workers for ministry through Bible training programs and produces
new teaching books.

The Mission: The ministry is involved in 5 areas of service:
1. Mercy ministries to refugees, gypsies, Albanians, and Serbs.
2. Provides Biblical educational services to pastors and workers.
3. Preaches the Gospel and edifies the believers in the churches.
4. Prints books and literature to further their work for Christ.
5. Provides for expansion of churches.

Accomplishments:
They have 35 churches and preaching places in 19 years.
They have built 10 new churches.
They have trained 100 pastors and workers.

Challenge: It has been 20 years since communism. Since then their challenges have been: wars, countries falling apart, refugees, displaced persons, economic turmoil, much human tragedy, much destruction, and 50% unemployment. Some of these issues have diminished in the past few years.


Action Item: There has been a need for additional buildings. Pray for the salvation for the people of Macedonia andthe great need of the displaced people.
Pray for the strength and persistence of theAndreev’s and the pastors.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011



Bay Area Rescue Mission
A significant provider for the Bay Area homeless


John and Debra Anderson

Philosophy: To meet the needs of the homeless and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ as the answer to the one true need of every person.

Services to the homeless:
¨ Three meals are provided each day.
¨ Safe overnight accommodations for each one.
¨ Clothing and hygiene items.
¨ Counsel and networking to provide for their need.

Long term disciple programs:
¨ Up to 14 month Discipleship Program for men,women, and families
¨ Job-skills Program
¨ Bible introduction and disciple training
¨ Computer and life-skills training
¨ Culinary Arts program with Contra Costa College off-campustraining.

Near-Homeless Services:
¨ Food Box distribution
¨ Clothing distribution
¨ Resource sharing with other non-profit providers

Children’s Ministry:
¨ King’s Club After School Program
¨ Block Parties
¨ Computer training
¨ Tutoring
¨ Summer Camping


Action Item: Thanksgiving and Christmas demand for services is greatly expanded during the holidays.
Pray for the Mission. Do volunteer service projects at the Mission.
Provide for needed food and Christmas gift items. Share financially.

The Bay Area Rescue Mission was established in 1965.
Check them out at: bayarearescue.org