Faith Nation: God's Movement Globally - Bulgaria, Portugal, Hungary, Vietnam

Ministry in Bulgaria

• 💡 Bible translators from Wycliffe Associates are working to bring the Bible to people in their native languages, aiming to reduce the number of people without scripture.
• 🎯 In Bulgaria, Tony and Aa Chinkoff lead Amazing Grace Church, ministering to the Roma community in the Risto Botev ghetto.
• 🔑 The church partners with Wycliffe Associates to distribute Bible boxes with lessons in the Roma children's native language, Yoli.
• ✨ The New Testament has been translated into Yoli, a project that took church members over two years to complete.

Surf Church in Portugal

• 🌊 Pastor Samuel Canelli, originally from Brazil, founded Surf Church in Porto, Portugal, to reach surfers with the gospel.
• 🏄‍♂️ Canelli compares the unpredictable nature of waves to life's challenges and the Holy Spirit, seeing his time surfing as his deepest time with God.
• 🤝 Surf Church began with a few families and has grown to represent 13 nations, with a goal to establish 50 churches across Portugal.
• ✝️ Baptisms are conducted in the Atlantic Ocean, with individuals like Ukrainian refugee Juliana Yarova finding refuge and community.

Musical Ministry in Hungary

• 🎻 Erdin Ross, a Roma musician, serves as the principal double bass for the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.
• 🇭🇺 Despite facing discrimination, Ross uses his musical gifts to glorify God, offering his performances as a sacrifice.
• 🤝 He believes God has given the Romani people special talents in arts, dance, and music, emphasizing inclusion and sharing God's love.

Transformation in Vietnam

• 🇻🇳 In Sinsuiho village, Vietnam, a transformation occurred from opium addiction to a flourishing business community after village chief Hang Assa surrendered his life to Jesus.
• 📖 Lung, the village chairman, became the first believer after listening to a radio broadcast of the gospel, leading his family to faith.
• 💰 The villagers quit drugs and began planting orchids, which became a source of income, leading to the village being recognized as a top tourist destination.
• 📚 CBN Vietnam supports the community through a "School of Life," teaching English and musical instruments, and using Superbook to disciple children.