GCE’s Ukraine Crisis Response
For three decades, GCE has partnered with brothers and sisters within our fellowship of churches across all four corners of Ukraine. Our hearts are shattered by the crisis at their doorsteps and the desolation so many are facing. We call to God to be their strong fortress and rescue them (Psalm 31). GCE’s coordinated response … continued
Emerging Life- Stockholm, Sweden- by Sarah Bedi
The weather in March can be very unpredictable. There are moments where the sun is shining, and there is hope that it will get above 50 degrees. There are even signs of flowers trying to break through the recently thawed soil. The very next day there is three inches of snow on the ground, with … continued
High School Ministry in Italy- by Paul Mieburger
In Italy, there are five years of high school. Students study philosophy and sociology during their final year, a transition which is essentially equivalent to the first year of university in America. Many high school teachers are openly opposed to God and the Bible. Yet at the same time, studies have shown that young people … continued
A New Bread Shop- by David and Amy Cato
Almost three years ago, a man from our church, Adi Buhai, met Viorel. Viorel was open to talking about God and started studying the Bible with Adi. In the months that followed, Viorel and his wife, Mirabela, got saved, and since then they have been inviting all their neighbors and family to Sunday morning Bible … continued
The Way to God- by John Goering
This year’s GCE Missionary Retreat in Malta was a wonderful time of encouragement and rest for all of us. As we drove away from an amazing week to the airport, we began a conversation with our friendly and talkative taxi driver, Mateus. I noticed a crucifix hanging from his rear-view mirror, so I asked if … continued
Ukraine Ministry by Misha Dubovyk – Rovna, Ukraine
In the middle of May, God took our friend Mrs. Liuba. She was 62 and had cancer. Inna and I were visiting her during her last year of life. We would share God’s Word with her, and she would listen with great attention. Shortly before her death, she accepted Christ.In the last few days of … continued
A Man of Peace – Brasov, Romania – by Timmy Powers, GCE Eastern Europe Director
Until two years ago David, Adi and their wives only had a small group of people gathering with them in Brasov and most of their outreach was centered on Transylvania University. However, two summers ago a short-term mission team from West Virginia helped bring about a significant turning point in their ministry. They decided to … continued
Il Rifugio-Turin- by Janice Meiburger
An Italian student named Alessandra, got up during a recent sharing time and said that she was a new believer who had decided to join Il Rifugio and was very excited and enthusiastic about getting to know us as a community. She also expressed her desire to follow the Lord’s command to be baptized! Paul … continued
Summer LINC Program – Cologne, Germany – by Mateo Echeverry
Ten young people spent June and July working among refugees in Cologne, Germany, in partnership with GCE and Die Brücke through Laborers Impacting Nations for Christ (LINC). Several of them are planning to move long-term to serve in Europe.After two months of daily engagement with refugees in Cologne this summer, here is a glimpse of … continued
Construction- by Sarah Bedi, Stockholm, Sweden
Living in a city, there is always construction happening. New apartment building are in demand and the old ones need renovations. You may have remembered from the last update, the building I live in decided to change every pipe. The bathroom was gutted in what felt like forever. Two months of breaking down. Many weeks of … continued