Yarden Travels—Strengthening the Churches
Brother Tony and Sister Pat Salmeri have joined Brother Shahar and Sister Kim Yarden in Europe, as they travel to strengthen our fledgling communities and spread the message of hope.
They journeyed to Finland, where they had a joyful reunion with Tony Tulsa, Ronnie and Bettina Beegroth, and their families. Ronnie and Bettina were baptized in Jesus’ Name this summer, and two of their daughters then spent some time with the community in Texas. While she was in Texas, their daughter Elisha was baptized. She has been struggling with serious health issues, but her last scans have come back completely clear. God answers prayers!
The Yardens visited in Sweden with several of Ronnie’s family and friends. They had a wonderful time of fellowship and worship, as these brothers and sisters shared their hope for Christian community in Sweden.
Ronnie was raised by sincere Christian parents who served for many years as missionaries in the Congo region of Africa. His siblings are inspired by the changes they see in his life, and several of his family members plan to visit us in Texas for the Thanksgiving fair.
While the Salmeris stayed in Finland for another week, the Yardens flew to France. They drove south from Paris to visit with Jeremy and Amandine, friends of Brother Jacques and Sister Adriana Broquet. This couple had gathered some of their fellow believers for a few days of fellowship, worship, and discussion. These French Christians also desire to live in community.
The Yardens then drove to visit Marie, who has visited the Texas and Idaho communities this year. She traveled with them to the Netherlands for a few days of ministry, worship, and fellowship on Brother Maarten and Sister Lobat’s farm, where the Salmeris joined them.
Another Spirit-filled couple, Alain & Sheydene, drove with their children to the Netherlands as well. These French believers were strengthened in this time of connection with our Netherlands community.
After this event, the Salmeris and Yardens met with Mark Likkel’s small group. Sister Kim wrote, “Brother Shahar shared about order in the Body. We felt the Lord’s presence with us, and there was a lot of participation. We felt a special closeness to all these folks.”
The next stop—Hungary! Sister Kim wrote, “For several days, we had wonderful meetings with the brothers and sisters in Hungary. We rejoiced to worship and hear the word of God together. Many gave heartfelt responses. There was an incredible crescendo of worship and praise in the end of tonight’s meeting. The Spirit fell, and God took over. Hallelujah!”
Please pray for the Salmeris and Yardens as they continue to travel.
The Yardens wrote, “Thank you for being there to help support us in the great task that God has given us as a people—to declare His message of hope throughout the world.”
