Macedonia

Give thanks for the Night for Worship event in Skopje, which encouraged many young people, and for the Night to Shine event, after which Sashe and Gordana gave their lives to Christ. Pray for the Evangelical Church in North Macedonia as they continue spreading the Gospel, and praise God that secular media covers their events. Following a devastating fire in Kochani a few weeks ago, pray that the local evangelical church brings comfort to those grieving, reflecting God’s love and care.

Please pray for the Evangelical Church in North Macedonia, which held its ‘Night to Shine’ event in February. This special celebration, organised by the Skopje, Resen, and Negotino churches, honours and uplifts people with disabilities. We pray that all who attended, along with their families, would feel blessed by this event and be drawn to the love and truth of Jesus.

Early in September, pastors from the Evangelical Church in North Macedonia will be meeting to discuss the future of mission within their churches. Pray for God’s guidance in bringing the message of Jesus to all. Also, praise God for an amazing Gospel concert held in Struga in August, hosted by the Evangelical Church. Pray that everyone who attended would have seen the light of Jesus shining through.

Praise God for successful evangelistic events run by the Evangelical Church in North Macedonia in Radovish city library. At the most recent, a North Macedonian football player, who is also a Christian, spoke & many football fans came to listen to his testimony.

Praise God that Ayhan was ordained as an elder at the Roma church in Bitola, North Macedonia. He is a dedicated man of God who has the potential to take over pastoral responsibility in the future. Please pray for Pastor Socrat and his wife Lena from the Evangelical Church in North Macedonia. They are both in poor health and are looking to retire but there is no one who can replace them yet.

Praise God that the Evangelical Church in North Macedonia has commissioned its mobile Christian bookstore and coffee bar. Pray for fruit from this ministry as church members travel across the country in the van, sharing the Good News.

The Evangelical Church in North Macedonia’s event for families with special needs was a success! Praise God for two sisters who went, Vicki and Gorde - they were so blessed by the event. Ask God to continue to bring lots of children to the Evangelical Church in North Macedonia’s Bible clubs. They have been well attended this year. Pray that all who attend would have their hearts open and put their trust in Jesus.

In February, the Evangelical Church in North Macedonia held an event for people with special needs and their families. May the 300 people invited that attended, hear and respond to the Good News. Praise God as well for the 10 people at the Evangelical Church in Kavadarci, who have completed the Alpha Course. Pray they would continue to grow in their faith and attend church services.

Pray for the Evangelical Church in Soulkraft, as they transition to a better location, following the opening of their new premises, with increased capacity for mission workers, and a larger space for church use. Pray also for the Evangelical Church in North Macedonia as their churches work with Muslims, a challenging mission field. Pray for protection and strength in the face of spiritual opposition.

Praise God that, in North Macedonia, at least ten new children’s groups started after the Christmas gifts programme. Pray for children there and also for the new “Royal Rangers” kid’s groups. Pray also for new students at the Evangelical Theological Institute in Kumanovo, that they be persistent in their studies and exams.