April 13, 2008

Dear Pastor and friends,

         Spring is in the air. Greeks thrive on warm weather. It is amazing to see how nice weather makes people friendlier. I have been evangelizing with my father in-law and some friends in Omonia square in Athens. Along with tracts and New Testaments we have been giving out calendars called “Ο Καλός Σπόρος,” “The Good Seed.” Please pray that as we approach Πάσχα (Resurrecting Sunday), that The Good Seed will take root and produce a bountiful harvest.

         After much turmoil and lamentation, Amalia cut her first tooth. She is five months old now, and she has grown so much. She has been a great blessing in our lives. Please pray for God to give us wisdom as we are new to parenting.

          My Greek continues to improve, and I am now able to enjoy Mr. Dimakos’ preaching without a translator. I look forward to the day that I will be able to witness to someone in Greek, and have a full conversation with them with no mistakes.

          Please pray that God will give our leader’s wisdom in dealing with the economic situation. The continuous devaluation of the dollar has taken a serious toll not only on us but foreign missions in general. Due to the situation with the dollar alone, we have experienced over a forty-percent loss of the little support we came with. At the moment we are barely covering insurance and tax payments, we have not been able to make a payment towards our schooling which is $2,000 for this year. We are remaining faithful to God’s calling and pray that God will bless while we contact new churches for more support.

Thank you for your support and prayers! 
 
Serving together for His glory,

James, Cristina, and Amalia Sinde