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Church Thrives in Oktoberfest-Land!
The Gospel Life Centre in Munich, Germany recently celebrated its 26th anniversary.
Pastors John and Mirjana Angelina started the church with a handful of people in their living room. Today it is a thriving and continually growing community dedicated to evangelising Germany as a whole.
Regular readers of this news site will know of the long association between Gospel Life Centre and Next Wave International.
Mal Fletcher visited the church on the day of its 26th anniversary, to share a powerful message on vision.
During his visit, he said: "It's been a few years since I was last in this church. It's great to see the growth that's taken place in that time, both in terms of numbers of people who have joined with the church and in the impact the church is having in Munich."
"Most people know Munich for its annual Oktoberfest celebration, which brings many thousands of people from around the world. In fact, my visit this time coincides with Oktoberfest."
"God has given my good friend John Angelina good favour even in this festival, where he is regularly unable to share his faith. In fact, some of the most influential people in this festival regularly attend the church."
Gospel Life Centre is also seeing good results through its regional TV broadcasts and its use of creative theatre to present a Christian stories and values.
A specially designed theatre forms part of the church building complex and many have come to Christ as a result of the theatrical presentations directed and written by Mirjana Angelina.
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Keywords: gospel life center | john angelina | mirjana angelina | mal fletcher | munich | oktoberfest
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Mal spoke at Hillsong Church, Paris team meeting yesterday & I was so challenged to look beyond my limitations & tap into the unlimited power of God to make a difference in Paris. Thanks Mal! for being such a great vessel for the body of Christ.
Yoland, France
Hi Mal, Re: megachurch church vs a more organic model: I know God works regardless of how we think he should but it seems that the organic way is more appealing to the average person than the marketing of Jesus...
Narelle, Australia
You are right that we often shrink back from fully expressing our convictions because it puts us "out there". We must realise that the world looks at us at the same time as they hear us. We must learn the lessons & press on.
Eme, United Kingdom
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