Saturday, April 26, 2008

DAY 5 - NEW HOPE, part 3



We have one day left in Capljina and what a blessing we received today as we walked the city and prayed over different sites. This has been a customary ritual of each prayer team that has come to Capljina over the years from Northpoint. We visited many of the same buildings and ruins. One used to be a factory, which once represented industry and commerce that kept this city thriving. Now it is used by the youth as a place to run and feed their addictions to drugs and alcohol. Another, however, was prayed over 3 years ago by a prayer team which included, Deb, one of our group members. It looked much worse than the demolished factory, then, but this year it is a beautiful 4 star hotel - an answer to prayer, a symbol of hope! We pray that each prayer team that comes to this place will continue to see the fruits of the prayers showered down over Capljina, faithfully, year after year, by our prayer teams, and every day by Pastor Bernard and the people of the Evangelical Church.
"...but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength." Isaiah 40:31a

1 comment:

Ellenda said...

Kathy,
I know your trip has been amazing and I can't wait to hear about it first hand. Thanks for posting the pictures.I have been thinking and praying about you since you left. Enjoy your last couple of days as you bring the love of Jesus Christ to the people of Bosnia. I know it will be hard to leave, as it is with all mission trips. I will be praying for the team's safe return.
Love and blessings to you,
Ellenda