Global Missions

Balkan Task Force

Mission Statement:

Seek to glorify God by responding to the expressed needs of the people of the former Yugoslavia, whose lives were affected by the recent war and ethnic strife in the region.

About Bosnia: Bosnia first emerged in the 12th century; Herzegovina was later carved out of Bosnia’s southern region. After the 15th century, many Slavs from both areas adopted Islam under the Ottoman Turks. In early 1992, Muslims Slavs and Roman Catholic Croats voted for independence from Yugoslavia and most Eastern Orthodox Serbs were fiercely opposed. Peace was established after a peace accord was signed in late 1995. Bosnia and Herzegovina Area: 51,129 sq km (19,741 sq mi) Pop: 3,839,000 Religion: Muslim, Orthodox, Christians   Contacts: Linda Quist 425/353-3615 nlquist@msn.com Church Planting in Croatia: On July 17, 2005 Greg and Amy Collard were commisioned during worship at UPC as they continue their preparation as missionaries to Croatia. University Presbyterian Church Urban and Global Mission 4540 15th Avenue N.E., Seattle, WA 98105 206/524-7301 ext. 130