from FaithNews Network of the Church of God (Cleveland, TN)

3/17/05

Mirosla and Blazenka Radovanovic are our pastors in Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia. They are heavily involved in children's ministry. It is unbelievable what they do with almost no finances. They are reaching out to literally thousands of children in northern Serbia. Now their big project is making a video puppet series to put on DVD. They have made the sets, puppets, etc. all by themselves, and it is absolutely incredible. Next, they want to make a video game based on the book "Pilgrim's Progress". They do all of this with props they make themselves, and with things they borrow.

Another ministry this church is becoming heavily involved in is ministry to drug addicts. They are praying that they will be able to soon start a drug center. Right now, they have 5 former drug addicts attending their church, and all of them want to work for God's Kingdom to help others find freedom in Christ.

One last thing to point out about this church is that their congregation consists of about 35 people. They refuse to allow limited numbers, and severely limited income to prevent them for doing great things for Jesus Christ. This is a church that lives totally on faith, and knows their only source is God. We believe with them that God will provide all that is needed to continue to make an incredible impact for the Kingdom.

By Vance and Kari Massengill, Education Directors for the Balkans