Bulgaria

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By Mladen Bochukov
Director, Bulgaria Military Ministry

I’m writing these few lines for God’s glory and for His faithfulness to those who love Him.

The last summer project with American cadets, conducted in Bulgaria (BG) , is already in the history. Unlike other times, this year, SP was conducted in an unusual way for BG MilMin. As every year, we planned for the American cadets to minister to the Bulgarian cadets in the National Military University – Veliko Turnovo. However, God’s plan turned out to be better than ours. For one reason or other, BG MilMin did not receive a permission for the SP to be conducted in NMU (National Military University). God directed us towards plan “B”, which was, visiting different towns together with the American cadets, towns in which there are Christian centers from Bible study. So, with the mini-bus of the BG MilMin, we visited 8 out of 11 Bible study groups from all over Bulgaria (Pleven, Veliko Turnovo, Varna, Yambol, Sliven, Nova Zagora, Kazanluk, Plovdiv), we had meetings with pilots from the Air Force, military men from Land Forces, military sailors and divers, personnel from the special services of the police and police inspectors, officers, and sergeants from the reserve. In three of the towns, the American cadets took part in the church services, they had opportunity to share God’s Word, and in Yambol, they participated in the preparation of a family seminar organized in Yambol from Campus Crusade, a branch of CCCI from Bulgaria. We all encouraged each other, we worshipped God, we prayed. In 4 of the towns, our guests were accommodated in the homes of Christian people and had the opportunity to take a glimpse of the Bulgarian culture and customs. That’s how, before we realize it, 14 days have passed and 2300 km have been driven on the roads of Bulgaria. We thank God for His protection and guidance.

Though we didn’t share our joy with unbelievers, we, the Christians need to help each other, to encourage each other, so that filled with faith, we will be able to face new challenges, led by the Holy Spirit and to bring the Gospel all over the World till He comes in His glory.

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