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RENEWAL
#March 2023
Many times we find that worldly principles are founded upon the principles of God's Word. This makes sense seeing how God created the world, so of course, his principles span all borders. Webster's definition for the word „renewal“ is interesting in this way. It can mean „the act or process of renewing“ (which shows how renewals don't take place all at once; they are a process). It can also mean „an expenditure that betters existing fixed assets“ (meaning that renewals cost us something, but are worth our investment). These two definitions are true in all areas of our lives, and in a way, they are a perfect description of what has been taking place here this past month.
FILLING THE HEART OF YOUR PARTNER

February is the perfect month in which to host a marriage seminar. Because of Valentine's Day, many people are already considering their marriages and relationships, so we decided to take advantage of that and plan a one-day couples seminar on the topic of „Filling the Heart of Your Partner“.

Our guest speaker, Toni Mrvic, is a pastor and marriage counselor from Kocevja, Slovenia and has written books on the subject of women understanding men and men understanding women.
Many of the couples who attended commented on how the seminar gave them excellent practical steps for improving their communication as a couple. 
WINTER CAMP-IZAZOV

Schools in Croatia have a second winter break during the last week of February which is the perfect time for a teen winter camp since snow usually falls quite a bit in February in Croatia. The theme of our winter camp this year was „Awakening“. Our leaders fasted and prayed for a true spiritual awakening to take place in the lives of the teens. We had you, our supporters, praying as well and the Spirit of God showed up the strongest that I've ever experienced at a teen camp thus far. We experienced physical healing, prophecy, deliverance and salvations and rededications during the four short days we were there. Several of the teens were from unchurched homes, had attended our summer camp last year and returned for the winter camp.

Please be praying that the Lord would continue to move in the lives and hearts of our teenagers. Some of them truly felt like they'd received life direction at camp for their futures, and I pray that God would continue to lead and direct them and that they would be strong enough to follow the voice of the Holy Spirit now that they are back home. 
PRAISE REPORT>

>Our winter camp was amazing success.
>Our new church leadership has proven to be an amazing help to Mario.
>Our church continues to grow.
NEW RENOVATIONS

Many of you are aware that our facility is in a mixed complex of buisnesses and private apartments and that over the past several years we have had various issues with one of the neighbors that lives above us. They have complained about the noise level, and we have done whatever we are able to do to take care of the problem, however our next step is quite extensive and expensive! We will need to raise the drop ceiling in our auditorium and do extensive sound isolation. The cost of this work will cost between $25-$30,000. God has blessed us with each adaptation we've needed to make in this facility. Please be praying with us, and we know that God will provide for this need, as well.
 
Thank you so much for your continued prayer and support. We pray that God continues to bless and renew you, as well, whether it be renewal in your marriage, relationships with your children or friends, a renewal in your workplace or as simple as a home adaptation... God is a God of renewal. It may not be easy; it may be painful and take a while, but its worth the time and worth your investment.
 
Blessings,
Mario & Bonnie Ducic
PRAYER REQUEST>

>For our teen winter camp, that God would continue the work he began in their hearts.
>That we would continue to grow and for wisdom as a church for going to two services.
>For the finances to do the necessary sound insulation.
Croatian Evangelistic Outreach