SX 2004 Prayer Requests

Health & Safety
For safety as we travel
That all of our belongings and supplies make it to and from Serbia
For safety as we travel within Belgrade
For safety for those traveling after the project
For ease of travel especially for the 3 kids
That we all would have good health while we are in Belgrade
For safety as we participate in sports and other activities in the city
That there would be peace & stability in Serbia

Support/Finances
For all of the support necessary so that all of us can go
That we would be good stewards of our money and that we stay within budget
That the Euro would go down in value ($1.15 US)

Team
That we would be a team known by our faith and love for one another
That we would walk in the Spirit
That we would work well together and resolve conflict quickly and graciously
That we would have good attitudes and servant hearts
That we would develop strong, healthy relationships with each other
For Matt Thiessen and Beth Bohlmann as they lead the project (wisdom, strength, patience, etc…)
That each of us would feel loved and appreciated
That we would work well with the Serbian national team (Erol & Tanja)
That our briefing time would provide a good foundation for the project
For the small groups, men/women’s time, & training times to be fruitful and effective (personal growth, ministry skills, relationships, etc…)
That many of us would return next summer and for 4 students to join Brandon for STINT 2005
That we would have a fun and memorable experience this summer
That our R&R in Greece would be restful, refreshing, and fun

Ministry
For a burden for the Serbian people that will carry with us to our campuses back home
For compassion that leads to action
For confidence and courage to proclaim Christ
For wisdom and insight into effective evangelism strategies
That we would have effective Jesus films showings, sports camps, English camps, surveys, etc…
For open and receptive hearts to the Gospel – that many would come to faith this summer
That we will find 2 people who will eventually become leaders of the ministry in Serbia
For wisdom in relating and engaging with Orthodoxy
That we would engage in good spiritual conversations
That we would find Christians to encourage and build up
For wisdom & discernment on a possible vision trip to Nis (20,000 college students)
That we would gain inroads with the university – starting up an exchange program
For vision and direction for Erol & Tanja as they lead the ministry
That God would raise up laborers in Serbia