Tom & Arianna Burke - Albania
The Bourke family are in Albania with the mission to spread the love and good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ to families and orphans. This is done specifically through the development of foster care in the nation of Albania with direct foster parenting, as well as training for future foster parents and local government.
More Information about their mission
Tom and Arianna are in the process of helping to reopen the local coffee shop that has been used in the past for ministry. A place for fellowship, bible study and for the church community to both connect with Christians and non-Christians.
Tom also spends much of his time working with men in the community to learn practical skills that will help them provide for themselves and their families. He also volunteers his skills to help in practical ways with those in the church community.
Arianna spends much of her time with the four kids at home. Home schooling to help all the kids keep up academically as well as providing hospitality to the women of the church.
Connect with Tom & Arianna
You can email them directly at bourkesinalbania@gmail.com
Through whatsapp at +355 69 702 8834 (Tom) & 355 69 702 8833 (Arianna)
How can you be Praying:
That the work on the local coffee house will continue and the support needed for all furnishigs will be provided to create a comfortable environment.
That the ministry to the community will continue to grow both through the local church and the coffee house.
That our foster children will be able to receive the love and care they badly need and can receive the love of the heavenly father. To be able to get past the deep father wounds they have and be able to accept the love and authority from a father figure within their new home.
Pray for our ministry within our home with the children. To help the kids with a consistent school routine every morning to help the kids catch up and stay on track academically.
Pray for the renewal of our residency permits so we can continue the ministry here in Albania.
Support
Please contact the Church office to see how to best help financially.
Email: upper.room@urcfellowship.org
Phone: 765-463-7380
