Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Friday, April 24, 2009
looking for answers
Now is the time for asking questions.
God encourages us to think with him.
In a busy world we are often just forced into certain
programs and schedules without any time to choose.
This is called “the course of this world”. Ephesians 2:2
When you start questioning some of it’s values and
commonly accepted “facts” you get in trouble.
In this program everything goes except the pure message
of the Gospel.
Some people have stopped asking questions
because they have been defeated by the details of life.
They are too tired to look for the answers.
Some others avoid asking questions because they are
afraid of the answers. Some answers might challenge
their life-style and make them more responsible.
“He who increases knowledge increases sorrow.” Eccl.1:18
Truth is sometimes painful, but always healthy.
Asking honest questions is sign of a relationship with
a living God.
God encourages us to think with him.
In a busy world we are often just forced into certain
programs and schedules without any time to choose.
This is called “the course of this world”. Ephesians 2:2
When you start questioning some of it’s values and
commonly accepted “facts” you get in trouble.
In this program everything goes except the pure message
of the Gospel.
Some people have stopped asking questions
because they have been defeated by the details of life.
They are too tired to look for the answers.
Some others avoid asking questions because they are
afraid of the answers. Some answers might challenge
their life-style and make them more responsible.
“He who increases knowledge increases sorrow.” Eccl.1:18
Truth is sometimes painful, but always healthy.
Asking honest questions is sign of a relationship with
a living God.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Fill the earth !
Man was created to fill the earth. Gen.1:28
God fills heaven , but he chose man to fill the earth
with God’s likeness. Jer.23:24
When visiting the ruins of Ephesus I was so touched
by the testimony of the Ephesian church.
They had a Bible School and
“All who dwelt in Asia heard the Word of the Lord Jesus.”
Acts 19:10
The whole earth is filled with His glory. Psalm 72:19
This will be undisturbed only during the Millennium.
Today our walk of faith adds to the manifestation of
His glory.
The church filled Jerusalem with their doctrine. Acts 5:28
I’m sure the word spread by all possible means, from
people to people. No human administration could stop it.
How could we fill Istanbul?
God’s glory is here.
It’s an invitation to believers to recognize it by faith.
The more we talk about the truth the stronger it becomes.
Lies don’t have a future.
If a person lives in a lie he doesn’t want to talk about it.
He knows that open communication is the greatest threat
for all lies.
Some have not heard
because others have chosen not to speak.
“Do not be afraid, but speak, and do not keep silent;
for I am with you, and no one will attack you to hurt you;
for I have many people in this city.” Acts 18:9-10
God fills heaven , but he chose man to fill the earth
with God’s likeness. Jer.23:24
When visiting the ruins of Ephesus I was so touched
by the testimony of the Ephesian church.
They had a Bible School and
“All who dwelt in Asia heard the Word of the Lord Jesus.”
Acts 19:10
The whole earth is filled with His glory. Psalm 72:19
This will be undisturbed only during the Millennium.
Today our walk of faith adds to the manifestation of
His glory.
The church filled Jerusalem with their doctrine. Acts 5:28
I’m sure the word spread by all possible means, from
people to people. No human administration could stop it.
How could we fill Istanbul?
God’s glory is here.
It’s an invitation to believers to recognize it by faith.
The more we talk about the truth the stronger it becomes.
Lies don’t have a future.
If a person lives in a lie he doesn’t want to talk about it.
He knows that open communication is the greatest threat
for all lies.
Some have not heard
because others have chosen not to speak.
“Do not be afraid, but speak, and do not keep silent;
for I am with you, and no one will attack you to hurt you;
for I have many people in this city.” Acts 18:9-10
Friday, April 17, 2009
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
EASTER IN ISTANBUL
EASTER IN ISTANBUL
CONCERTS WITH PICTURES
FRIDAY, APRIL 10 , 7 P.M. ELINA EIROLA / VIOLIN
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 7 P.M. ELINA EIROLA / VIOLIN
RISTO KYRO / PIANO
IN TEUTONIA, GALIP CADDESI 65, TUNEL
paintings from Siberia , Finland , Central-Asia , Turkey
SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 7 P.M. ELINA EIROLA / VIOLIN
RISTO KYRO / PIANO
CHOIR
IN GREATER GRACE CHURCH IN GUMUSHSUYU
Dr.Tarik Zafer Tunaya Sok. 8, 3 fl
FOR INFORMATION CALL cell 0537 2036055
CONCERTS WITH PICTURES
FRIDAY, APRIL 10 , 7 P.M. ELINA EIROLA / VIOLIN
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 7 P.M. ELINA EIROLA / VIOLIN
RISTO KYRO / PIANO
IN TEUTONIA, GALIP CADDESI 65, TUNEL
paintings from Siberia , Finland , Central-Asia , Turkey
SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 7 P.M. ELINA EIROLA / VIOLIN
RISTO KYRO / PIANO
CHOIR
IN GREATER GRACE CHURCH IN GUMUSHSUYU
Dr.Tarik Zafer Tunaya Sok. 8, 3 fl
FOR INFORMATION CALL cell 0537 2036055
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Prayer request from Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Hello, dear friends. We would be thankful if you’ll join us in our prayers. Last Wednesday, on the 1st of April, we had some policemen visiting us (also there were people from KGB). As a result of it we lost our Sunday service place... (Praise the Lord nobody is under arrest). Today we had no service. Till next week we have to find a new place, but it is not so easy. Most of the people are ready to offer their apartments for Sunday service, but the problem is that the apartment is too small to fit all people...
Please, pray for it.
This place was also one of the Bible College classes place.
Also, please pray for Easter celebration, for finances and for a place to do it.
Thank you so much!!!
In God’s Grace,
Greater Grace Church in Samarkand
Please, pray for it.
This place was also one of the Bible College classes place.
Also, please pray for Easter celebration, for finances and for a place to do it.
Thank you so much!!!
In God’s Grace,
Greater Grace Church in Samarkand
Friday, April 3, 2009
Dubai
Dubai is a beautiful and interesting place. There are approximately 3 million people living in Dubai. Out of them only 30 % are United Arab Emirates nationals. There are over 2 million foreign workers mostly from Asian countries. These two million work here in order to provide bread for their families – probably for another 20 million people in Asia.
We have met so many different people here. We met a young man from Pakistan, near Lahore. He is working here as a taxi driver seven days a week twelve hours a day. He is going to have his wedding in Pakistan in December with 2000-3000 guests, including all the people from his village and relatives from near and far off.
We met a lady from the Philippines. She is working here to support her children’s studies. She gets to see her family once in two years for one month.
Just yesterday we spoke with Hamid, a Muslim man from Mumbai. He is so excited to go home for a month in April. There was another man from India that has been here a longer time – he has six children in India and sees them every year for one month. Another man told that life is very expensive here and because they want to save money for the families at home, they are six men sharing a room in one apartment. There he lives 11 months, working every day, and visiting his country once a year.
Outside of Dubai there are 1200 ships waiting for the cargo – they have been there for a while. Through Dubai the financial crises has hit some poor Asian families that are so far from the world’s financial affairs.
Life is challenging for these people. They say the hard part is that they miss their families. We believe Christ is there to carry their burdens together with them. If you are interested in Asia and the Arab world, come and visit Dubai and share the love of God with them. There are abundant opportunities!
We have met so many different people here. We met a young man from Pakistan, near Lahore. He is working here as a taxi driver seven days a week twelve hours a day. He is going to have his wedding in Pakistan in December with 2000-3000 guests, including all the people from his village and relatives from near and far off.
We met a lady from the Philippines. She is working here to support her children’s studies. She gets to see her family once in two years for one month.
Just yesterday we spoke with Hamid, a Muslim man from Mumbai. He is so excited to go home for a month in April. There was another man from India that has been here a longer time – he has six children in India and sees them every year for one month. Another man told that life is very expensive here and because they want to save money for the families at home, they are six men sharing a room in one apartment. There he lives 11 months, working every day, and visiting his country once a year.
Outside of Dubai there are 1200 ships waiting for the cargo – they have been there for a while. Through Dubai the financial crises has hit some poor Asian families that are so far from the world’s financial affairs.
Life is challenging for these people. They say the hard part is that they miss their families. We believe Christ is there to carry their burdens together with them. If you are interested in Asia and the Arab world, come and visit Dubai and share the love of God with them. There are abundant opportunities!
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