Missions & Miracles
summer 2025
“And the multitudes with one accord heeded the things spoken [...] hearing and seeing the miracles which he did.”
Acts 8:6 NKJV
Welcome to our first edition of Missions and Miracles Magazine!
Here you’ll read first-hand reports of Gospel advancement from the frontlines. Through thought-provoking teachings and miracle testimonies, your faith will be ignited to believe for more in your personal life. I aim to present the current state of affairs on a global level regarding the Message entrusted to us. God’s great love encompasses the world, and we, as His people who share His heart, must become informed and engaged in what He is doing. This digest will chronicle our adventures in faith. I trust it will give you a sense of pride and appreciation for what your partnership is accomplishing.
The Great Commission is everyone’s responsibility. God had only one Son—and He made Him a missionary! If you can’t go, send a substitute. I consider it an honor to be your representative in presenting Jesus, in the power and demonstration of the Spirit, to the uttermost parts of the world. I hope you will enjoy this edition of the magazine!
Your friend,
Anthony Greco
Missions Fact Sheet: Indonesia
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285,133,509
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786
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273 (29.69%)
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3.23%
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195,366,000 (69.90%)
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Islam (87.06%)
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7,000 Islands & 800+ Languages
Building bridges
Friendship Dinners with Muslim Leaders
Muslim girl, born deaf-mute
Healed by Jesus!
Sinta’s Story: A mother’s desperate faith
Sinta was desperate. Her young daughter was born deaf and mute. She saw the advertisement for our Friendship Festival. It took great courage to attend a Jesus event, but a mother’s love for her child cannot be extinguished. You see, Sinta was a devout Muslim. What would her community think? Would there be backlash or persecution? She decided she had nothing to lose. What if Jesus healed her daughter?
On the first night in Menyabo Village, we battled torrential tropical rains! The field was a sea of mud. Many villagers couldn’t attend, as the roads were flooded. Yet when we arrived, the skies opened, and a bright rainbow appeared! We rejoiced, taking it as a sign that God was with us. Soon, people began to stream in. Overloaded trucks, ambulances, motorcycles, and many on foot braved the elements to reach the festival. There was a deep hunger for the Gospel. Altars were full from the very first night.
During ministry to the sick, shouts erupted from the crowd. A woman and child were making their way to the platform—Sinta and her daughter, Sindi. Laughing, crying, and embracing, they shared the news: Jesus had healed Sindi!
The crowd erupted in joy. Sindi ran into her father’s arms—he was too afraid to appear on stage, being Muslim. This was the first miracle of the campaign—and what an amazing one! That miracle sparked a ripple effect across nearby villages. Each night, they returned, bringing even more Muslim friends and family with them.
Mr Petrus’ Miracle
From Paralyzed to Preaching
Mr. Petrus had been bedridden and paralyzed for nearly a year. His family propped him between his wife and son on a scooter, reasoning that even if he fell, it wouldn’t matter; he was already lame. But God had other plans. He wept with gratitude as Jesus completely restored him! All paralysis left his body. On Sunday, he arrived at church, Bible in hand, testifying to what Jesus had done.
Why MiracleS Matter
Jesus said, ‘If the mighty works which were done in you had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day.’ (Matthew 11:23).
Miracles can arrest a person’s attention and point them to spiritual realities. Paul declared that through signs and wonders, he made the Gentiles obedient (Romans 15:18). Miracles are not optional—they are vital to the Gospel.
In Acts, key miracles opened entire regions to the message of Christ. In chapter 3, a crippled beggar healed at the Gate Beautiful became undeniable proof of Jesus’ power. Thousands believed because of this miracle.
In Acts 9, Aeneas—bedridden for eight years—was healed, and two villages turned to Christ. These miracles were strategic. Perhaps God has a key miracle ready in your community, set to stir the hearts of many. These signs and wonders point to one person: Jesus. The Gospel of Mark ends with the disciples preaching everywhere, and the Lord confirming their message with signs. The miracles validated the message, not the messengers.
In Joppa, a woman named Dorcas was raised from the dead. Her resurrection shook her city. People knew her. Her life and her death mattered. Her return testified to Christ’s power over death. Miracles are not for entertainment. They reveal the Kingdom of God and the defeat of darkness. In many regions, people are bound by superstition and demonic fear. If the Gospel we preach does not demonstrate superior power, they won’t believe. But our message is clear:
Christ has conquered death. The crucified One is alive. And He is the same—yesterday, today, and forever.
There is no power in a dead man’s name!