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IT HAS BEEN OVER A DECADE now since we began meeting in an old church built more than a century ago, before they began using insulation. Starting in late fall, we begin firing up an external heating engine that blows warm air into our sanctuary. And as grateful as we are to have been able to purchase this engine, the 9-meter high ceilings coupled with the fact that we do not use the building all week, does not allow the building to ever fully heat; making for a long, cold winter for our families, particularly those with small babies and who battle with chronic illness. We are also facing another blessed problem with our building. God continues to bless us with children. By winter's end we will have over 20 children and babies in our congregation, but with no room to adequately house an effective children's ministry. As it is, we have completely run out room for all of our children. Thus, we have begun looking for a new location - one that is equipped with proper heating and adequate room for our children's ministry. Will you join us in praying for God to open up the proper doors for us to relocate before winter? We really feel a great need to be moved into a new location before the cold weather begins settling here in Zagreb.
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A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO we planned a church outing at a small camp-location just outside of Zagreb. This camp is owned by a local Christian children's outreach and was recently completely renovated. We had a great time of fellowship with people from our church; we all enjoyed a barbecue, wall climbing, and a great time of fellowship with one another. We are so thankful that we had this time to build greater unity and fellowship in our local body as we wrap up summer time and head into the fall.
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THIS PAST SPRING we wrapped up the final touches for our CD "Before the Holy King", a project comprised of original worship music written by people from our congregation, with musicians and singers from several congregations located throughout Croatia. It has been mixed and mastered and is waiting to be printed and made available for sale. We have a strong urgency to complete this project and make it available to body of Christ here in our country. We are believing God for $3,000 to be able to print 1,000 copies. Would you join with us in believing for God's provision? We have truly been amazed at how He has provided the necessary funds thus far, and we know that with His help we will be able to make this incredible CD available for purchase.
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WE ARE SO BLESSED by your prayers and support of the work here in Zagreb. We are grateful for each and every one of you and pray God's blessing on you and all that you do for His kingdom.
IN HIM,
Mario Ducic
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