Thessaloniki originally known as Thessalonica.
(Image taken from WIKIPEDIA)1 Thessalonians 1:1-3
Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus,
unto the church of the Thessalonians
which is in God the Father and in the LORD Jesus Christ:
Grace be unto y ou, and peace, from God our Father,
and the LORD Jesus Christ.
We give thanks to God always for you all,
making mention of you in our prayers;
Remembering without ceasing your work of faith,
and labour of love, and patience of hope
in our LORD Jesus Christ,
in the sight of God and our Father.
Thessoliniki is the modern Thessolinica of the BIBLE. Some missionaries and Pastors have been to Thessoliniki in recent years and have discovered there are no BIBLE preaching churches to be found in this huge city. Our pastor and others had a burden to go to Thessoliniki with the GOSPEL. Our church, with the help of some other churches, will send teams starting in May of 2012 to spend 2 to 4 weeks giving the GOSPEL to the people of that city with the purpose of seeing a BIBLE preaching church established.
My parents knew this would be something I would really like to go and help with. We were all a bit surprised when Todd (who likes to be home) said he would like to go, also. My parents were THRILLED about this. They are careful about where I go, and with whom. Todd has been my 'bodyguard' for years. (and that is fine with me) Since Todd's business is very busy in the warmer months, we will have to go to Greece in the cooler months. (this will be interesting for a us, since we have grown up in FLORIDA)
My mom ordered us some GREEK Language books/cds. We plan to be able to communicate effectively. Be able to quote several BIBLE verses, correctly, before we go. :) I am very excited about being able to go and give the GOSPEL for those in Thessoliniki!!!
