Strength in Our Weakness
Mittwoch 23 September 2026 12:04 God is still saving people in Europe — and He delights to work through ordinary people. ECMI worker Matej experienced this when a casual conversation opened the door for a woman to surrender her life to Jesus. His story reminds us that we do not need to be strong or perfectly equipped to serve God. We simply need to trust Him and say yes.
Read Matej's story:
"God has shown me that ministry is not built on self-confidence. Many times I have felt unsure, unprepared, or hesitant. Yet God has used those moments to teach me obedience and remind me of His faithfulness.
A meaningful example was the moment V. gave her life to Christ and received Him as her Saviour. I had the privilege of being part of her story, and what began as a casual conversation slowly became deeply personal.
As we talked, the conversation turned to her struggle to trust God. She had heard the Gospel before and believed in God’s existence, but trusting Him personally and surrendering her life to Him was much harder.I sensed that I needed to go deeper in our conversationand speak with her about the reasons behind that lack of trust. In that moment, my own experiences of learning to trust God helped me speak more personally. At the same time, I could sense that the Holy Spirit was present and guiding us through the conversation. By the end of our conversation, despite my own sense of inadequacy in leading someone to Christ, V. received Him as her Saviour.
V. now regularly attends our student group and our church, where we are seeking to support her continued growth in the Lord. Her story humbled me deeply. It reminded me that God does not need perfect instruments. He asks for willing and obedient hearts. He is the One who saves, speaks, and draws people to Himself — and in His grace, He uses us as His instruments."
There Is Still Much to Do
The need for the Gospel in Europe is vast. And the opportunities to serve are everywhere.
God is not waiting for superheroes. He is not looking for people who have everything figured out, who never feel weak or uncertain, or who always know what to say. He is calling His children to trust Him and step into the opportunities He places before them.
There are people across Europe waiting to hear the Gospel. Some need a conversation. Some need a helping hand. Some simply need someone willing to speak to them about Jesus.
What might God do through your willingness?
Will you go? Will you pray? Will you give? Will you trust Him to do far more than we could do in our own strength — and use even our small acts of faith for His glory?
Stories from Europe > 2026
September
- 23.09.2026 23.09.26, 12:04 - Strength in Our Weakness
- 16.09.2026 16.09.26, 11:16 - Unshakable
- 09.09.2026 09.09.26, 15:39 - “You Are”: An Unexpected Call
- 02.09.2026 02.09.26, 14:56 - Focus on the Baltics
August
- 26.08.2026 26.08.26, 14:56 - Five Weeks... Lasting Impact
- 19.08.2026 19.08.26, 13:59 - From Relief Centre to Church
- 12.08.2026 12.08.26, 14:19 - Taking the Word Home
- 05.08.2026 05.08.26, 13:36 - More Than a Bed for the Night
Juli
- 29.07.2026 29.07.26, 15:05 - Where Hope Is Growing
- 22.07.2026 22.07.26, 15:19 - A Corner of Light
- 15.07.2026 15.07.26, 11:23 - Scattered — Yet Sent
- 08.07.2026 08.07.26, 17:36 - Together Behind Bars
- 01.07.2026 01.07.26, 16:48 - A Place Where Families Are Seen
Juni
- 24.06.2026 24.06.26, 17:16 - Go in the Strength You Have
- 18.06.2026 18.06.26, 11:40 - More Than a Haircut
- 17.06.2026 17.06.26, 12:43 - Hope for the Overlooked
- 10.06.2026 10.06.26, 10:28 - Ready for Camp Season?
- 03.06.2026 03.06.26, 12:46 - A New Path
Mai
- 27.05.2026 27.05.26, 12:51 - Churches Unite in Leiria
- 20.05.2026 20.05.26, 12:38 - A Life Saved
- 13.05.2026 13.05.26, 12:34 - The Sun Shines for Irene
- 06.05.2026 06.05.26, 12:05 - A Place for Everyone — Rethinking Ministry Together
April
- 29.04.2026 29.04.26, 13:34 - Faith from the Ruins
- 22.04.2026 22.04.26, 13:06 - Faithful Presence
- 14.04.2026 14.04.26, 12:52 - Searching for Hope
- 08.04.2026 08.04.26, 12:42 - Called? Keep going!
- 01.04.2026 01.04.26, 12:23 - The Triumph of the Cross
März
- 25.03.2026 25.03.26, 11:31 - Claremorris Church Opens Its Doors
- 18.03.2026 18.03.26, 10:55 - Step Into Mission: Opportunities Across Europe
- 04.03.2026 04.03.26, 12:27 - Women of Faith
Februar
- 25.02.2026 25.02.26, 11:48 - A Church Takes Root
- 18.02.2026 18.02.26, 12:05 - Encouraging Growth in Portugal
- 04.02.2026 04.02.26, 12:48 - New Neighbours
Januar
READ our stories about what is going on across Europe,
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Strength in Our Weakness
September - 23 - 2026 12:04 God is still saving people in Europe — and He delights to work through ordinary people. ECMI worker Matej experienced this when a casual conversation opened the door for a woman to surrender her life to Jesus. His story reminds us that we do not need to be strong or perfectly equipped to serve God. We simply need to trust Him and say yes. Lesen Sie weiterUnshakable
September - 16 - 2026 11:16 Unshakable faith shines brightest in difficult seasons. Read how ECMI missionaries across Europe are trusting Christ through loss, opposition, and uncertainty — and inspiring others to do the same. Lesen Sie weiter“You Are”: An Unexpected Call
September - 09 - 2026 15:39 A simple question asked from a car window in rural Spain became God's answer to a calling BJ Whitaker never expected. Years later, that call led to a church plant in a town with no evangelical church, where the gospel is transforming lives, families, and futures. Lesen Sie weiterFocus on the Baltics
September - 02 - 2026 14:56 The Baltic nations of Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia have a combined average 4.3% evangelical population, which is above Europe’s average. Even so, the need is acute, so our desire is to serve this region where we currently have no ministry presence. Lesen Sie weiterFive Weeks... Lasting Impact
August - 26 - 2026 14:56 A five-week sabbatical became an opportunity to strengthen churches, encourage believers, and serve alongside ECMI worker Eberson in Portugal. It is a reminder that even a short-term mission trip can leave a lasting impact. Lesen Sie weiterFrom Relief Centre to Church
August - 19 - 2026 13:59 When war in Ukraine devastated the communities around Irpin, relief centres became places of refuge for those in need. But something even greater happened. As people encountered the love of Christ through practical care, new communities of faith began to grow. Lesen Sie weiterTaking the Word Home
August - 12 - 2026 14:19 After three years of teaching German to elderly Ukrainian refugees in Germany, Louise was encouraged by a simple but significant moment: two of her students decided to take a Bible home. Lesen Sie weiterMore Than a Bed for the Night
August - 05 - 2026 13:36 Every pilgrim who arrives at Casa Camino Antiguo brings a new opportunity to share the love of Christ. Through simple acts of hospitality, lives are being touched by the gospel on the Camino de Santiago. Lesen Sie weiterWhere Hope Is Growing
Juli - 29 - 2026 15:05 When war reached the town of Borodianka, Tolik and Lena responded by meeting practical needs and caring for those who had lost so much. Four years later, that ministry has grown into something more. Their vision is to see a thriving church established so their community can discover the hope found in Christ. Lesen Sie weiterA Corner of Light
Juli - 22 - 2026 15:19 For five years, ECMI workers David, Myriam and Chloë have been building relationships with immigrant families in southern Spain. Now they are taking the next step: creating a welcoming place where friendships can grow, practical needs can be met, and lives can be transformed. Lesen Sie weiterScattered — Yet Sent
Juli - 15 - 2026 11:23 What began as a devastating displacement through war is becoming an unexpected movement of gospel witness across Europe. Ukrainian believers, carrying deep pain and loss, are also carrying the hope of Christ wherever they go. Lesen Sie weiterTogether Behind Bars
Juli - 08 - 2026 17:36 A young prisoner recently gave his life to Jesus through a prison outreach made possible by churches and ministries serving together in unity. His story is a powerful reminder that when believers partner together, the gospel can reach even the most difficult places. Lesen Sie weiterA Place Where Families Are Seen
Juli - 01 - 2026 16:48 In a neighbourhood of Tirana, Albania, mothers and caregivers of people with intellectual disabilities are finding something they rarely experience — support, encouragement, and a community that understands their daily reality. Lesen Sie weiterGo in the Strength You Have
Juni - 24 - 2026 17:16 When the task ahead feels bigger than the resources available, it can be tempting to focus on what is missing. Yet God often calls His people to move forward not with great strength, but with the strength they already have — trusting Him to do the rest. Lesen Sie weiterMore Than a Haircut
Juni - 18 - 2026 11:40 In Lviv, Ukraine, Nazar and his wife Iryna continue serving their community amid the ongoing challenges of war. Recently, what began as a simple haircut became an opportunity for encouragement, friendship, and meaningful spiritual conpversation. Lesen Sie weiterHope for the Overlooked
Juni - 17 - 2026 12:43 In a community often forgotten, one ministry chose to stay. Through daily presence, education, and care, trust slowly grew — and with it, new life for children, families, and neighbours. Lesen Sie weiterReady for Camp Season?
Juni - 10 - 2026 10:28 Summer camps across Europe continue to offer children, young people, and families opportunities to encounter Christian community, hear the gospel, and experience lives transformed through Christ. Lesen Sie weiterA New Path
Juni - 03 - 2026 12:46 Fatima* arrived carrying deep trauma and a firm rejection of faith. Through consistent friendship and practical support, her openness began to grow — until one unexpected moment changed her direction completely. Lesen Sie weiterChurches Unite in Leiria
Mai - 27 - 2026 12:51 More than 200 believers from 12 churches and 9 mission organisations joined together in Portugal’s Leiria region for two days of evangelism, prayer, and outreach — with around 700 people approached and 40 decisions for Christ reported. Lesen Sie weiterA Life Saved
Mai - 20 - 2026 12:38 What began as a soup kitchen relationship became something far more urgent. When Mr. Dumitru’s life was at risk, ECMI workers refused to give up — advocating, praying, and walking with him until the moment that changed everything. Lesen Sie weiterThe Sun Shines for Irene
Mai - 13 - 2026 12:34 After years of searching — through religion, spirituality, and personal pain — Irene reached a point where she didn’t want to go on. But a simple online search connected her with an ECMI couple whose open table became the place where everything began to change. Lesen Sie weiterA Place for Everyone — Rethinking Ministry Together
Mai - 06 - 2026 12:05 Across Europe, many live unseen — shaped by disability, anxiety, or neurodivergence. As followers of Jesus, we are learning to notice, to listen, and to create spaces where everyone belongs. Lesen Sie weiterFaith from the Ruins
April - 29 - 2026 13:34 When war tore through Irpin, life was shattered. Yet even amid war, God’s work continues—lives changed, churches planted, and hope restored. Discover the story. Lesen Sie weiterFaithful Presence
April - 22 - 2026 13:06 Mission in Europe often moves slowly, but God works in unseen ways. This story from Austria reminds us that faithful, patient love can transform lives — even when change seems invisible. Lesen Sie weiter