Day Two // 3rd May 2023
Pastor Faton’s heart’s desire is to reach the unchurched local community of Gjakove. In faith he set up a stage in the park with the awareness that when the weather is lovely on Saturday evenings families gather together to socialise.
As we approached the park children were eagerly gathering. Awaiting the evening’s event. They excitedly wanted to practice their English. We soon discovered that they spoke such good English because they watch English and American programmes on the television.
As the sound of music filled the air people of all ages came from all directions. Women pushing buggies, fathers with their children, teenagers on their scooters and skateboards from different ethic groups.
The children were so excited they began climbing onto the stage to get as close as possible to the action. When the choir began to sing they erupted with joy. A group of boys stopped playing football and came to the front of the stage. Each time the choir stopped singing the cried out ‘one more, one more.’
People who were taking an evening walk through the park stopped in their tracks as the message went forth. It was as if they were mesmerised. After the message people stood and applauded. It was a sobering message, however it was evident that this was a message people needed to hear.
It was difficult for the choir to leave the stage, people crying out for more. When the choir finally descended people wanted to know when they would be returning. Children and young people flocked them wanting to share how much the evening meant to them. Young children spoke of how much the message affected them and asked for prayer for their schools and families. God is moving by His Holy Spirit throughout the nations of the world.
