To share stories of God's faithfulness toward us in Christ and to remind one another of our partnership in the gospel. May we be mutually encouraged by God's work abroad, filled with faith by his Spirit to pray bold prayers for the sake of Christ's Kingdom, and spurred on to seek our Father's will to fulfill his plans and purposes among us here in Warrenville, DuPage County, and to the ends of the earth.
Almost two years ago, Claire Patty went out from our church to serve with Josiah Venture. She works with the children of JV missionaries in Central and Eastern Europe. Having grown up a JV kid herself, she is uniquely equipped by the Lord to minister to these kids while they serve on mission with their families.
Read MoreLast Sunday, the 2019 Slovenia Team reported out on their Fusion Camp in Starše, Slovenia this summer. It was an encouraging time together, hearing the numerous ways the Lord used the team to bring the Good News to students and families in Slovenia. Below is a recap from one team member, Amy Lazar.
Read More“How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of hosts! My soul longs, yes, faints for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God. Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her young, at your altars, O Lord of hosts, my King and my God. Blessed are those who dwell in your home ever singing your praise!” Psalm 84:1-4
Read MorePastor Ray returned from his trip to Armenia this week. It was a wonderful time together! He had the opportunity to preach twice on Sunday June 16th on the passage from Hebrews 4:11-16 at Central Baptist and Maranata Baptist.
Read MoreThis Sunday we rejoiced as a body in sending off Heidi Ansiel to her new home in Slovenia with Josiah Venture. Heidi Ansiel has served on a number of short term JV mission trips over the years. She recently sensed the call from the Lord to make this a more permanent commitment. Our Grace Church family confirmed Heidi’s calling with joy.
Read MoreWhat the Kashtans have called their biggest project yet, has wrapped up with an incredible celebration this week. Last year they endeavored to produce a children’s CD entitled “My First 100 Songs”. It has been a long period of song writing, studio recording, creating artistic images for each song, and preparing for the concert.
Read MoreWe have been studying through the book of Proverbs and yesterday’s message was on the topic of friendship. A couple of the opening questions were, “Are friends necessary or just nice to have?” Where do friends fit in my priorities?”
Read MoreIt is difficult to believe that four years have passed since Karis arrived in Slovenia. The date was May 5, 2015, when she began her work as a missionary with Josiah Venture in the city of Maribor. However, the Lord had begun his work on her heart years before.
Read MoreThe Freie Evangelishce Biblgemeinde in Meine Germany is celebrating a couple exciting new manifestations of the Lord’s work this last month. They recently planted a church in a neighboring town. Below are some pictures from the dedication service and the commissioning of two elders for this church.
Read MoreJanuary 18, 2019 marked Tyler, Lara, Judah and Asher Patty’s first year in the Czech Republic as a family. We thank God for the many ways he has been working in and through them with Josiah Venture. Here’s a video from them reflecting on the last year and showing us a peak into life in Czech during the winter.
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