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We believe wholeheartedly in Jesus' "Great Commission" as found in Matthew 28:18-20. He said to his disciples, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Because we believe so strongly in these words of Christ, we support, both financially and prayerfully, the following missionaries:
Michael & Maria Long Ministry Role and Description:Church planting, evangelism, mercy ministriesMichael and Maria work with two Greek FM churches, Langadas and Thessaloniki. Since the Kosovo war, the Longs have also been conducting mercy ministries to the Balkans. In 2002, the Greek FM nongovernmental organization (NGO) Anagenesis (Rebirth) Balkan was formed to meet the needs of Balkan communities. Regular shipments of food, clothing and medicines are sent to Serbia, Kosovo and Bulgaria. The Anagenesis Internet Bookstore and Balkan Ministry Center in Thessaloniki offers ongoing children's programs, a youth club and English classes to help develop relationships in the Longs' neighborhood. The Longs led a major missions outreach at the Athens 2004 Olympics. Birthdays: Michael -- 4/16, Maria -- 6/17 Gina -- 9/25, Christi -- 8/14, Marietta -- 11/9 Anniversary: 8/15 Field Address: 8 Leoforos Stratou St. Polichni Thessaloniki, 56429 GREECE Vonage: 317-536-5239 Office: 011-30-231-060-2550 Mike: 011-30-697-724-1747 Maria: 011-30-697-723-6351 Michael's E-mail: Longmm@the.forthnet.gr Blog: mikenmaria.typepad.com
Abu Zeke Middle East Abu's burden is for training leaders to fulfill the Great commission. As a result, he has been instrumental over the past two years in establishing churches in four strategic cities in the Middle East, including Baghdad where he regularly ministers.
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