Seeing the lack of ministry to young people, Emily Winters (Croatia) went to Croatia to work with a church’s youth. But it hasn’t been easy. It took a while for the congregation to embrace the youth ministry. But they now have seen the teen’s spiritual growth, and they ask them about the lessons they are learning. God is moving, and people are noticing! Now excited about youth ministry, the church has purchased new furniture for the youth room. One young person who began attending regularly had to travel three hours by train. When a fellow student asked her why she traveled so frequently to Sisak, she told her about the youth group at the local church. That friend also wanted to come! Now Emily has “recruited” a ministry partner. She is getting married in June!

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