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 00-15 Montenegro Letting GO of the Past 2004 (20:35) Montenegro is a small republic of the former Yugoslavia emerged from the disintegration of that once great nation as a land of disillusioned people with no hope for the future. Church has become little more than tradition among the people and they rarely think about matters of eternity or a personal relationship with God. During our time in this small country on the Adreatic Sea, we met many people and discovered a beautiful and historic land of mountains, but also of cities, towns, and small farms each with their own charm and beauty. Dubrovnik, Croatia is nearby. |
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 01 Visit Montenegro! (11:37) Montenegro is a small country of rugged and densely forested mountains, hills, and valleys. It is a land decorated with cities, towns, and small farms as well as fast flowing rivers and streams and an occasional fort high on a hill. The scenery is spectacular, history enlightening and the culture representative of a proud and independent people. Experience life in this forgotten land in an unforgettable corner of Europe! |
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 03 Graveyards (6:37) Two rivers merge high in the mountains of Montenegro. At the junction of these two rivers is a graveyard that is different than others. Bodies of the past are broken but not decaying. All around are the remnants of a time long past. Other graveyards sprung up as time moved on. Perhaps the saddest graveyard of all is that of the churches. Religion was important to these people but today there is indifference to the Gospel message. |
 04 Dubrovnik (5:27) The city of Dubrovnik is located at the southeastern tip of Croatia and only a short distance from Montenegro. Dubrovnik is like many Mediterranean seacoast cities with the hills in the background, the red tile roofs of the buildings in the foreground, and the islands offshore. Shops, restaurants, and craftsmen are plentiful. Visitors can walk on top of the thick walls. When you come to Montenegro, be sure to include a visit to Dubrovnik. |
 05 Why Are the Bells Ringing? (9:35) Listen – listen, the church bells are ringing! Will anyone hear? Will anyone come? The doors are locked. The people must be somewhere else. Across this beautiful country are hundreds of churches. Many are centuries old. The people of Montenegro have long since stopped attending the churches. To a Montenegrin, regular church attendance is considered to be one or two times a year. The bells, however, continue to ring. |
 06 Windows to Heaven? (5:47) The Eastern Orthodox Churches of Montenegro look much like other old churches. There is the church, the steeple, and inside the people but the people are paintings and statues of saints who have long since passed into another life. The well-organized and intricately crafted depictions of these saints are an essential part of worship. The faithful followers believe that these statues and paintings, are a window to heaven. |
 07 A Time for NEW Beginnings (10:10) In the year 2006, the people of Montenegro will have an opportunity to take a new direction - a chance to once again become an independent country. For centuries, their country has been pushed and pulled by the religious whims of their political leaders. This legacy has left uncertainty and apathy in the hearts and minds of the people. Today there are only about 120 evangelical Christians in all of Montenegro. |
Jelena lives in Niksic, the second largest city of Montenegro. She would like to share her story with you. Will you commit to pray that God will use Jelena as His instrument in Montenegro?
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15 Montenegro 2004
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