La Piazza Press

La Piazza Press is our monthly newsletter that we use to keep everyone informed of our progress as missionaries with Saint's Equipped to Evangelize in San Lorenzo, Italy.  Our vision is to see the piazzas (town squares) filled with evangelical Christians.  Would you be willing to share in that vision?  If so, please click the Subscribe button above to receive our monthly newsletter.  For more information, you can visit our website at www.littlesitaly.com

Ministry Highlights - October 6, 2007

We spent most of September in class with the American Bible students leaning all about evangelism, missions, and church planting.  We learned a lot and are feeling more prepared for our ministry. September was also a month of preparation for the ESL classes.  We distributed over 10,000 flyers in mailboxes and in retail stores advertising the classes.  We have over 100 students registered in Udine and Valvasone.  This is a record number of registrations giving us many opportunities to share the gospel.  We began classes the last week of September and are already building relationships with the students.  Maureen was able to to take some homemade chicken noodle soup to one student who missed class because of the flue.  She also worked in the garden of two other students helping them prepare for winter.  This is all part of the relationship building process.  Please pray with us for many opportunities to share the gospel.

Tom continues to meet with Carlo and encourage him in his new found faith.  He has been busy with his administrative duties as well as assisting with the Bible school.  This past week was ministry week for the students.  Tom along with the Bible school leaders escorted the students to numerous towns in the surrounding area distributing tracks, performing mimes, chalk talks, etc. all for the purpose of reaching the lost here in northern Italy.

Personal Highlights

We had some ups and downs in September, but definitely more ups than downs.  We had a car accident the beginning of the month but praise the Lord no one was hurt.  We should be getting our van back soon.  Our internet comes and goes mostly because of the weather.  It seems that it doesn't like rain.  Praise the Lord it is up more than it is down.    We've started Italian classes and are progressing slowly but surely.  Valvasone held their annual Medieval Festival the beginning of September.  It was fun living in the middle of all the festivities.  September was also grape harvesting time.  Maureen had some fun joining the harvesters across the street from the Bible school one day during our lunch break.

 October Schedule

Maureen is teaching ESL, leading a Ladies Bible Study, and building relationships with her students in order to share the gospel.  She is also assisting in organizing the annual Thanksgiving dinner outreach event.  Tom continues with his administrative duties.  We also continue in our Italian lessons.

Support Update

The Lord has given us 100 prayer partners and 55 financial partners.  We praise the Lord for all of you!  Our monthly short fall has dropped to $877.  Any amount you could give would be greatly appreciated.  We are hard pressed to do all that the ministry requires without it.  Please pray about your involvement in reaching the Italian people for Jesus.

To become apart of our financial support team, make your check payable to Saints Equipped to Evangelize.  Put our names on the memo line and indicate whether it is a special or monthly gift.  All contributions are tax deductible.  Mail your check to:  

S.E.E. - P.O. Box 587 - Bradenton, FL - 34206-0587

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