Italy Missions Update - September 2011

We’ve been back in Italy for four weeks already! We would like to express our thanks to everyone at Koinonia for the overwhelming love, support and encouragement we experienced this Summer.  We are truly blessed.  Thank you all.

CC Treviso - Summer 2011

A Season of Fresh Fruit

Church attendance during the Summer months in Italy is usually quite light and often discouraging. This year, however, proved to be quite different and very encouraging for Pastor Mark and Renata.  Though most of the regulars were absent, God stirred the hearts of friends, acquaintances, etc and brought them in to hear the Word and message of Salvation by Grace. Many continue to return for more of the truth of God's word.  Pray for Valter, Veronica, Franco, Sabrina, Rosanna, Debora, Andrea (who recently requested a bible) and Marta for their hearts to be turned to Christ.  

The English Club - Spring 2011

The English Club - Another Season: Some of those mentioned above were students of last Spring's English Club outreach.  We will be starting the English Club for it's second series of classes October 12 through November 9.  Please join us in prayer as we develop each sessions materials, for each student enjoyment of the class, for relationships to form, the possibility of taking the English Club to other communities and anything else the Lord would like to do through this ministry!

Praying for Nino

Our 1st Ordination - Nino Converso - We are very excited to share with you the news of our first, ordained elder at CC Treviso. Nino Converso and his family serve in many areas of the church and have been attending CC Treviso for six years. Pray for the Lord's leading and protection on the Converso family and for the family’s health issues. Your prayers on their behalf are greatly appreciated

Luka and Matea wearing "The Armor of God"

CC Treviso Annual Retreat, September 9-11

Our annual church retreat at the Calvary Chapel Conference Center in Millstatt, Austria was again a great blessing. Pastor Jim Stewart from CC Padova shared the Word and his wife Margie served the children’s group teaching on the armor of God. Pastor Robin Turner from CC Spitall, Austria, also taught one of the main sessions.  It was a blessed time for all.

Wednesday prayer and worship night

Weekly Prayer Meetings - Based on Ephesians 5:15-21, we've committed 5 Wednesday evenings toward corporate prayer and worship for the new season we are in and for God's continued stirring in the hearts of the people of Treviso.  We'd love to have you join us in prayer!   We resume our mid-week studies at the conclusion of the English Club outreach mid-November.

That's whats going on in this part of the world!  Thanks again for joining us in prayer and for all the practical ways you have helped us to remain serving in Italy. We are grateful.

As missionaries we survive largely by the prayers and financial support of those who stand by our ministry. If the work in Treviso is something you wish to support financially, you may do so by sending a check to or contacting:

Koinonia Fellowship

500 Main Street

East Rochester, NY 14445.

**Please attached a separate note that says: ‘For Bob and Lori Scata, Treviso Italy’

Current Prayer Requests:

The Lord's vision for the leadership team for direction with respect to this new season.

The Lord's will regarding other labors to come into the field.

God's provision for the Nigro's, Scata's and Tracey Gust - Current Missionaries to Treviso.

The Lord's guidance concerning "repair or replace" Bob's computer.

The Lord's guidance and provision regarding needed repairs to our car.

For wisdom as the new English Teaching season begins, for new students

For Lori as she seeks new outreach opportunities, teaches Sunday School, Wisdom in administrative activities.
For our physical health, God's grace and healing

Our "Permesso Di Soggiorno" meeting scheduled for Oct 7th....required to stay in Italy.
A prayer of thanksgiving to Jesus for how he blesses and sustains us each day!