Sincere Praise Mission Trip to Athens 22/05/25 – 29/05/25.
First Meeting – Saturday 24th May
Refreshed after a good night’s sleep we met for breakfast looking forward to the day ahead. We had prayed that the fragrance of Christ would be upon us and was so encouraged when the hotel receptionist commented that it would make his job so much easier if everyone who came into his hotel was like us.
After a short break it was down to business as usual as we remained focused on our purpose. The choir met for a brief rehearsal, committing the day afresh into God’s capable hands. We had the assurance that the Holy Spirit had gone ahead and had already done the work.
We arrived at Pastor Dimittris, Church, Athens for the evening youth service. Several young people greeted us with hand shakes and smiles telling us how pleased they were that we had come. We were struck by the passion they have to reach their community for Christ. Prior to the meeting they had walked around the church, laying their hands on the seats and praying over them.
As one of the young people opened in prayer the fervency and passion in her voice was unmistakable.
Led by Minister Jenny a melodic sound rang out as the choir sang each song carefully selected under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.
The mixed congregation mainly young people stood up, some with hands lifted in the air while children excitedly clapped their hands. It was reported after the meeting that when the children were ushered out for their activities they requested that they be allowed to stay in the meeting as they wanted to praise and worship.
As Rev Taylor delivered a powerful, compelling message, from John chapter 4. ‘The Power of Faith’. Those gathered sat listening intently as the wind of the Holy Spirit suffused the atmosphere.
Pastor Dennis shared a tremendous message. ‘My Power is in My Peace’
His personal testimony of how the sovereign God brought him back from the dead and during his darkest period gave him a word from Isaiah 45 v 46 – 54, ‘I will give you the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places’.
Many were eager to share the impact of what they had heard.
The worship leader shared that some young people invited had heard the good news of the Gospel for the first time.
We give all praise to God for His awesome goodness and mercy and our grateful thanks to everyone for their prayers.
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