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Mission Matrimony
When Aghvan and Taguhi met at church, they became instant friends because of their shared love for ministry. Over time, this love expanded into a love for each other, and they married.
Aghvan and Taguhi’s shared goal was to make ministry a focal point in their lives. So, they jumpeded at the opportunity to become Global Mission pioneers.* They dream of starting a congregation of new believers in Yerevan, Armenia’s capital city.
Yerevan is the largest city in Armenia, with more than a million inhabitants. The people are busy, and it can be challenging to make connections.
“Recently, people have started living lonelier, separated lives,” Taguhi says. “Before, doors to people’s homes were open, but now every house has gates. No one can get inside. It’s difficult to get in touch with people.”
Aghvan and Taguhi plan to model Christ’s method of ministry by mingling with people, showing them sympathy, ministering to their needs, winning their confidence, and inviting them to follow Jesus. One of the ways they will do this is by organizing group activities for their community.
“In Armenia, a lot of young people want to learn new languages, especially English,” Taguhi says. “This helps them find a good job and develop their career. That’s why we will organize an English club for youth and kids.”
Aghvan and Taguhi have just started their roles as Global Mission pioneers and are counting on your prayers.
“Please pray that we’ll have the wisdom to understand what to do in each situation,” Aghvan requests, “and please pray for the people we will meet.”
Thank you for all you do to send Global Mission pioneers, such as Aghvan and Taguhi, to areas of the world that need them most.
*Global Mission pioneers are laypeople sent to start new groups of believers in unreached areas or among unreached people groups. They are paid a small stipend and often work within their own culture.
Watch “Mission Matrimony at m360.tv/s2421.
