Sincere Praise – Final Service, Sunday Evening
Baptist Church, Rijeka
Journey to Rijeka
We travelled two hours after lunch on Sunday afternoon, arriving in good time to have a sound check and pray, trusting God for a breakthrough.
Anticipation and Atmosphere
People came with great anticipation and expectation. Approximately 60% of the congregation were unchurched individuals who had been invited either by a friend or a friend of a friend.
The word had spread like wildfire that a gospel choir from London was coming to the city. The venue, a modern new-build church, was packed.
An Outpouring of the Holy Spirit
From the moment Sincere Praise sang their first song, you could feel the outpouring of the Holy Spirit like liquid fire. People were on their feet rejoicing, faces beaming and hands raised. Even people unfamiliar with this setting could not sit still.
Individuals from different walks of life and ethnic backgrounds became united as Jesus was lifted up for the world to see. Heaven came down and glory filled our hearts as we sang in praise and worship to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
God had gone before us, and the Holy Spirit had prepared hearts for this explosion of praise!
The Word of God
The Word of God went forth, taken from Matthew chapter 8, regarding the Roman Centurion putting his faith in the authority of the spoken Word from the mouth of Jesus, which resulted in his servant receiving a miracle of healing.
When the congregation heard this, they erupted in applause—it was incredible!
Concert Overflow
The concert started at 8pm, and the audience would not let the choir stop singing, requesting one song after another. Each time Sincere Praise attempted to leave the platform, the audience cried out for more. They could not get enough of the Gospel in song.
Finally, at 10:15pm, the choir left the platform.
Many people were crying—especially men—overwhelmed by the power of God. They just sobbed in His divine presence.
Next Steps and Reflections
The wonderful privilege of discipling these people now begins. We pray that there will be fruit that remains.
The power of prayer is unfathomable. We want to thank everyone who lifted this mission trip to Slovenia and Croatia up in prayer. God has done far more than we could even ask or think. People received Jesus as their Saviour, others were healed and delivered from the strongholds of the enemy. People testified of being forever changed.
Dates have been provisionally booked for our return in 2026. It is all in the Master’s hands.
Closing Declaration
“The nations shall hear the Gospel and come to the saving knowledge of Jesus!”
What an honour to be co-workers with our blessed Saviour in these last days!
Prayer Points
- Pray for those who have heard the Gospel for the first time, that the seed of the Word would germinate and bring forth fruit.
- Pray for the pastors and leaders who have been strengthened and encouraged throughout these meetings. Many souls were saved and delivered, and many will now be attending their churches.
- Thank God for the new doors that have been opened for 2026.
- Let us continue to cover Croatia and Slovenia in prayer.
