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October 3rd - 9th
Week 40: International Council Testimonies Monday (3rd) – Liz Patten, Africa’s Regional Director:
I am writing not as RD for Africa, but with my Mozambican hat on as I was the ‘official’ representative for CLC Mozambique at the Council meetings. There were so many blessings, not least the fact of meeting so many CLCers from around the world! But one major and very special blessing for Mozambique was that our ministry came to the attention of CLC Colombia who have since blessed us with a generous donation that will help to give us a significant boost in the coming year. We are forever grateful for all those who helped to make that possible.
Tuesday (4th) – Donny Kairupan, CLC Indonesia’s National Director:
Praise the Lord for the CLC International Council Meetings! It was such a wonderful time of fellowship with all the CLC family and friends from around the world, and it has left me with unforgettable memories. The Word and devotional messages shared by Louis and Susan Sutton (WEC) were such a blessing and really touched my heart. The truths in the messages spoke directly into our situation in CLC Indonesia. Photo of Donny (Indonesia) and Donald (Sierra Leone)
Wednesday (5th) – Donald John, CLC Sierra Leone’s National Director:
I’m truly grateful that I was eventually able to make it to the International Council Meetings and the African Mini Conference that followed it. It was a wonderful experience to attend, especially as I was previously refused an entry visa to the UK. I’m so thankful to the Lord for the fellowship together and the experiences gained. All the sessions were life inspiring and I was rejuvenated to strive for excellence.
Thursday (6th) – Lina Pinkovich, CLC Belarus’s National Director:
It was a privilege to participate at the International Council and celebrate the 75th CLC Anniversary! To see ‘CLCers’ from all over the world and to meet those people who devoted their lives for the CLC Ministry for tens of the years — it is a miracle! It was so good that we were able not only to concentrate on the past achievements of CLC worldwide, but to know that CLC has a great future in proclaiming God’s Kingdom. I would like to say ‘thank you’ to all who were involved in the preparation of the Council, starting from the very beginning (documents for the visa application, advice, meeting at the airport, etc.) until the very end of the meetings! Everything was organised so well. A special thank you to Sheena and Neil – they are a good example of not just how to work well with others, but to also take care of them!
Friday (7th) – CLC Central Asia’s (CA2) Assistant Director:
I was so blessed by the opportunity to attend CLC’s International Council Meetings this year in the UK. Until June, I had never actually met anyone from the rest of the CLC world! It was just what I needed as I was greatly encouraged, challenged, and so thankful for the opportunity to actually see the kind of ministry and family of which I am a part. Praise the Lord!
The Weekend (8th/9th) – Yohel Peña, CLC Venezuela’s National Director:
I thank God for allowing me to be present at the meeting of the International Council and to share our situation with the different Directors from around the world. The faithfulness of God and all He has done during our first 75 years was so evident and a source of real encouragement as we move forward amid challenges we face in everyday life. God is in control, and we will continue to see His glory in the midst of our situations.