May is starting out exciting

I have been working on getting word out about joining my ministry as ministry parners. This month I have two opportunities to speak to groups. The first is at a missions dessert in Eugene on Saturday evening the 17th, and the second is in Philomath at the Church of the Nazarene during their evening service on the last Sunday of May.
I am excited to share about all that EuroTeam does and how I will be becoming a part of it.
Anna

Life, Ministry, and Preparations

So much is going on in my family, my current ministries, and preparations for joining EuroTeam.

My newest nephew was born at the end of March and is adorable (I think both my nephews are adorable). I helped with the final preparations to make his room ready for his arrival, and have even had the opportunity to watch him some to give my sister a little break.

We have had leadership changes taking place at 20/30 Something. Our spring retreat is also nearly here. I am excited about spending time both with my friends and with those who are new to our group. Next to come will be the planning of our summer season.

The community center where I have volunteered for the last few year has lost their lease of the old school building. I have also realized that with the additional work I have in gathering ministry partners it is probably better for me to step back from my time there and let others who will be here longer take over my shifts in the little resale shop.

I have started to see pledges coming in, but there is so much more I need to work on to raise all the prayer and financial support I will need to leave for Europe. I am scheduled to talk at a missions dessert on May 17th sponsored by the local missionaries with Wycliffe Bible Translators. Please be praying that I will be able to limit what I am sharing into the 30 minutes I have been given. I have already tried to contain myself to a 45 minute presentation for a school chapel and felt like I left out so much of what I wanted to say.

Anna

Reaching Europe. Transforming Lives. Touching the World.


Dear Friends,

I have long been interested in missions and although I have had many opportunities to work in Christian ministries here in the US my heart has been in reaching Europe. These ministry opportunities have helped me developed skills suitable for the many tasks involved in a missions office. Now I have the opportunity to use these skills in helping EuroTeam, a division of Greater Europe Mission, as they serve the churches, Bible schools, and missionaries throughout Europe. EuroTeam coordinates groups of North American Christians to serve on teams for two-three weeks assisting European churches and missionaries in various ways. These teams provide various services – from construction to teaching English or Computer skills or assisting at mission conferences for agencies serving Europe.

In order for this trip to be possible, I am responsible to raise my monthly support. If you would be willing to help sponsor me financially, any donations will be greatly appreciated. All donations sent to Greater Europe Mission are tax-deductible you can even donate online! It's easy, click on "Give Now", fill in your information, then select me in Missionaries & Projects by selecting Missionaries, then scrolling down to me Fanger, Anna 14970. If you prefer not to give online you may pledge to become a Ministry Partner and mail your check in later (just remember to write 14970 in the memo line).
As important as the financial aspect is, I will value your prayers even more. This is an opportunity of a lifetime, and I feel very fortunate to be able to participate in the ministry EuroTeam. Thank you for helping make it possible.


In His Service,

Anna Fanger

Dear Friends,

Most people in Europe have a vague acquaintance with Christianity, but no personal faith in Jesus Christ. In fact, only about 2% of Europeans know Jesus as Lord even though much of our Christian history took place in Europe.

I have long been interested in missions and although I have had many opportunities to work in Christian ministries here in the US my heart has been in reaching Europe. These ministry opportunities have helped me developed skills suitable for the many tasks involved in a missions office. Now I have the opportunity to use these skills in helping EuroTeam, a division of Greater Europe Mission, as they serve the churches, Bible schools, and missionaries throughout Europe. EuroTeam coordinates groups of North American Christians to serve on teams for two-three weeks assisting European churches and missionaries in various ways. These teams provide various services – from construction to teaching English or Computer skills or assisting at mission conferences for agencies serving Europe.

“Greater Europe Mission helps people in Europe find faith in Jesus Christ and grow in that faith. We do this by sharing our lives with people and helping them discover the message of the Bible for themselves through Bible study groups, church meetings, street theater, puppetry, sports, music, teaching and more. We reach out to orphans and AIDS patients. We send teams to help construct and repair buildings. We help people study the Bible through Distance Learning in many countries. We seek to come alongside the people and churches in Europe who are following Christ and participate in their efforts to reach the continent for Christ.”

I am currently compiling an email database of those who are interested in hearing from me while I am serving Europe through the EuroTeam office in Kandern, Germany. If you have an email address you would like me to include please email me at AFanger@GEMission.com .
In His Service,
Anna Fanger