Spirit of The Living God

SPIRIT OF THE LIVING GOD

#August 2023

"For I will pour out water on the thirsty land and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out My Spirit on your offspring and my blessings on your descendants, and they will spring up among the grass like poplars by streams of water." Isaiah 44:3-4

CAMP IZAZOV

Last month we asked you to be praying for our teen camp "Izazov" that God would pour out his presence and our teens would encounter Him. God answered that prayer in a way that was more than we could ever hope or expect. The first two evening services went as expected. Most of the teens were open and receptive. We had several at camp that came from unchurched families and they showed interest. But on the third night, something happened that I have never encountered in all my years of attending or working at camps. An invitation was given for the kids to come forward if they wanted to follow Christ and all at once without hesitation the ENTIRE camp ran forward to the altar. Not a single teenager stayed back. On the fourth evening, an invitation was given to anyone that wanted to seek the filling and gifts of the Holy Spirit, and AGAIN, the entire camp as a group came forward to receive everything God has for them. Our theme was "Sold Out" and I truly believe that God sent to us a group of teenagers that were ready and desiring to follow and serve God, SOLD OUT 100%! Please continue to pray for those who attended from unchurched families. Some of them began attending church with their families, but some are unable to attend. Bonnie is working on a solution for them, to keep them encouraged in their faith and walking with the Lord. Pray that their zeal for God does not become cold and that they do not forget what they encountered during camp.

MISSION TRIP

About 10 days after our teens came home from camp, our college and career group, Bez cenzure (No Censorship) took a short weekend mission trip down to the town of Zenica in Bosnia and Hercegovina. Many of you may recognize the name of this town because we've mentioned it several times in the past. Our good friends Dario and Sylvia Kapin have a church in that town and have just recently purchased their own church facility. Bez cenzure went to visit their church and serve them in music, preaching, testimonies and any other way necessary. It was a wonderful opportunity and we continue to bless the Kapin's work and all that they are doing for the Kingdom in Zenica.

PRAISE REPORTS>

>God did incredible things at our teen camp!

>Mario's trip has been a beneficial one (albeit long).

>Each week our people have new testimonies about what God has been doing in their lives.

A MISSIONS HOUSE

Those of you who have visited us in the past 3 years, know that we have a small unfinished house on our property, adjacent but completely detached from our home. For the past 2 years, Mario has had it in his heart to turn this space into a “Missions House” that could be used in several ways: as temporary housing for missionaries, guest speakers, or people needing a short-term housing solution (out-of-towners needing housing while family is in the hospital or those who have temporarily lost their job, etc.). We know that God did not give us this extra building in vain and that we are to use it for the Kingdom of God. However, the house is unfinished. Our first step in realizing our vision is to install electricity, water, and sewage. The cost of this first phase is $15,000. Would you consider being a part of this project?

MARIO'S TRIP

As you know, Mario will be traveling in the Washington/Oregon area for another two weeks. Feel free to contact him at 945-278-0465 if you would like to meet up with him at some point. Vjera has been traveling with him but has gone to Hermiston, OR to spend some time with Grandparents and relatives. We are so thankful to you all for your consistency in prayer and support throughout the months and years. We are always so grateful for you and all you do. May the Lord richly bless you all!

Blessings,

Mario & Bonnie Ducic

PRAYER REQUESTS>

>For the unchurched teenagers that gave their hearts to Christ at youth camp and that the Spirit of God would continue to guide them.

>For Mario's trip to the US, for traveling mercy and God-led meetings.

>For God to widen our support base and add to that number (we are praying for an additional $1,500 monthly)

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