By Jonida Osmani and Enxhi Tashi of International School of Theology & Leadership, Tirana, Albania
In July, TENteams sent a team of eight people from the UK to support Good News Church Split run a children’s camp at Camp Fokus. Here’s what some of the leaders had to share.
Jonida Osmani, Albania
Jesus teaches us in Matthew 7:24, 25: “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock”.
This verse has accompanied me all my life as a Christian. I’ve taught at International School of Theology & Leadership (ISTL) for about eight years. I teach Church History and it’s a great privilege to work alongside the students as they witness God’s hand over the Church throughout history.
In a rapidly changing society, theological education provides a foundation for understanding life’s profound questions, ethics and purpose. At ISTL, we equip future leaders with the knowledge, spiritual growth and skills they need to serve their communities better. This is God’s heart, and I will follow his calling.
Enxhi Tashi, Albania
I’m 17-years-old, from Northern Ireland. I went on my first mission trip with a TENteam, travelling to Camp Fokus. This experience was both enriching and transformative. The group I was with provided unwavering support, engaging conversations, and inspiring testimonies of God’s work in their lives.
One of the highlights was our time with Good News Church in Split. The church members were incredibly welcoming and open-hearted, making it easy to form meaningful connections despite the language barriers. I am especially grateful to Vjeko, Robi, and Josipa for hosting us and for their evident love for God, which was truly encouraging.
During the camp, we often sang the catchy theme song, ‘Bog Uvjek Radi Nešto Uzbudljivo’ which translates as ‘God is Always Doing Something Exciting’. It served as a beautiful reminder of the exciting works God is doing worldwide and filled me with gratitude and love for everything he does for us. we want to be a blessing to others as well.
