Europe is now the least evangelized continent on earth. It’s estimated that fewer than 2.5% of the population are Bible-believing Christians. The outward marks of established Christian traditions hide the fact that so many need to hear the gospel of grace.
It is with mixed emotions that we announce the home-call of our dear friend and brother Pietro Lorefice. Pietro's work is done, he is at this very moment in the presence of the Lord whom he faithfully loved and served for more than 60 years. Please do pray for Pietro's wife, Teresa, their four daughters, Rosie, Paola, Susanna and Alda, and their families, that 'the God of all comfort' will be the source of their comfort at this time. Click on the link provided for a personal appreciation by Daniel Webber.
Sándor Kelemen's church in Târgu Mureș is making plans for a young people's summer tent camp in the mountains. Please pray that the right location may be found, and that the Spirit of the Lord be manifest in the Bible teaching and in the all aspects of the camp.
You can now pray for EMF throughout the year using the PrayerMate app. Click on link provided
A new video is available in our 'Meet our Missionaries' series introducing the work of Xavi Pérez Patiño, an EMF missionary based in Ciudad Real, Spain.
EMF missionaries Stathis & Ruth Yfantidis will be involved in evangelism training and open air work in Larissa during the moth of July. Pray for the Lord's blessing on these events.
The video recording of the recent EMF webinar entitled, 'Evangelising Catholics: Why & how?' is now available for viewing. José Moreno Berrocal, EMF missionary in Alcázar de San Juan, Spain, interviewed by Andrew Birch, who will soon be taking on the role as the new EMF Mission Director. Click on link provided.
This conference is aimed at young people. The theme is 'EMF: Who? Mission: Why?' Filipe Rodrigues from Portugal will be 'Zooming' in to speak on the importance of mission.
The situation in Italy with regards to the coronavirus has ameliorated a little, but in the south of Italy it has caused huge economic damage. The churches pastored by EMF missionary Antonio De Noia in Peschici and Vico are currently assisting in the distribution of food parcels to needy families. Please pray for their witness and that the people may invoke the name of the Lord for the salvation of their souls.
A new video is available in our 'Meet our Missionary' series introducing the work of Antonis Topaloglou, an EMF missionary based in Thessaloniki, Greece.
A new video is available in our 'Meet our Missionary' series introducing the work of Andrew Birch, an EMF missionary based in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. In September 2020 Andrew will become the next EMF Mission Director.
With the normal ways of doing things no longer possible, this is an opportunity to be creative in how we engage with one another. We are in the process of launching 'Face to Face' 1 to 1 chat and group meetings via online video conferencing. For more information go to the 'Get Involved - Face to Face' page on the EMF website, or click on link provided.
From the 1st September 2020 Andrew Birch, pastor of a well established evangelical church in Palma, Mallorca, will become the new Mission Director of EMF. Andrew is known to many within the EMF family and we are sure this news will be very welcome. He brings much experience to the role along with his wife Vivienne. Please remember Andrew, Vivienne, their family and church in Palma in your prayers.
Adam Urban, EMF missionary in Siedice, Poland, is pleased to announce the launch of a new website ministry called 'The Gospel in the Centre'. The web-site will make available all manner of theologically sound and also culturally relevant materials via e-books, interviews, podcasts, articles, sermons, book reviews, etc. Please pray that God will use this website in a great way among Polish evangelicals.
EMF missionary Filipe Rodrigues is part of a team working on a new translation of the Bible in Portuguese. This is long overdue. Filipe is particularly involved with the Old Testament team. Pray for the project and the future blessing it can bring.
Antonis & Vicki Topaloglou, EMF missionaries in Thessaloniki, Greece, are using the Kipseli Community Centre, situated in a needy area of Thessaloniki, in various ways for gospel outreach to the people of the city. Please pray for God's blessing on this work.
Be Partners in the Gospel
A short booklet describing the urgent need of the gospel in Europe, EMF's vision and approach, and the all-important partnership needed between UK churches and the missionaries in Europe.
It will be 350 years since Jan Amos Comenius death in 2020. Comenius was a famous Moravian pastor, teacher and reformer. Jan Hábl is leading a team of people who are preparing a national educational “restoration” project. Since Comenius was a Christian, the goal of the project is to use the opportunity and restore the key elements of his Christian heritage. Please pray for this project.
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