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<\/a>During April and May 2023, Albanian youth ran \u201cHealth Challenge\u201d, inviting members of the Tirana and Kor\u00e7e community to understand and use the eight natural remedies (pure air, sunlight, abstemiousness, rest, exercise, proper diet, the use of water, trust in divine power). As part of this initiative, citizens were encouraged to complete a brief survey about their quality of life, health, and habits. Survey respondents who were willing to take part in the challenge received a magazine recently published in the Albanian language, covering topics on health and wellbeing.<\/p>\n
Klodjana Kolec, a 17-year-old participant shared her excitement, \u201cWhen we first started, I faced a lot of rejections, but I didn\u2019t let it discourage me. With the support of my friends and God\u2019s help, we managed to find people who were interested and willing to challenge themselves.\u201d Additionally, she shared how the experience \u201cprovided valuable insights into what constitutes good health.\u201d<\/p>\n
The \u201cHealth Challenge\u201d did not take place in a vacuum but is a part of an ongoing effort to reach Albanians for Christ. \u201cThroughout the years, various outreach activities have been carried out to foster relationships, build trust, and support the community,\u201d Reis reported. Activities included lectures on physical and mental well-being, healthy cooking classes, health fairs, outdoor movies, and regular meetings that facilitate honest conversations on topics such as smoking, drugs, and sexuality.<\/p>\n
Fatjon File, now a project leader in Kor\u00e7e, is a living testimony of the impact of these initiatives. Initially he only intended to attend the meetings and volunteer for a good cause. Over time, however, he felt a deeper calling, began to study the Bible and eventually got baptised in July 2019. Since then, he has become a church leader himself. \u201cMy life has completely changed since I started participating in the project,\u201d said File. \u201cI also feel that the atmosphere and energy of the members have changed,\u201d he added, emphasising his gratitude for the opportunity to be a Youth Alive leader. \u201cIt\u2019s a dream come true, a tremendous avenue for personal growth,\u201d File concluded.<\/p>\n
\u201cMinistries like Youth Alive help adolescents and youth have better health, resulting in an increased quality of life,\u201d shared pastor Adriel Henke, Youth Alive Programme director in Kor\u00e7e. \u201cThis also provides opportunities for them to develop as leaders and make a difference in the lives of others\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cGod has an important calling for young people and involving them in community projects is part of God\u2019s mission to reach people for His kingdom,\u201d Reis reflected. \u201cWhen I read the gospel, I see that healing was essential to the ministry of Jesus. When we take care of people\u2019s physical needs, we also have an opportunity to address their spiritual needs. This is a privilege we cannot ignore,\u201d Reis concluded.<\/p>\n
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[Potos: courtesy of the Albanian Mission]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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