March 2026
Greetings from Milan!
I am grateful to report that over the past month we have once again witnessed the faithfulness of the Lord to His church in Italy, as He continues to add to her number and strengthen the saints.
On February 22, we welcomed a new family into membership at Chiesa Riformata Filadelfia. They have been attending our church for nearly two years and recently completed the full nine-week membership course. Four members of the family made profession of faith, and three were baptized. What a beautiful testimony to God’s covenant faithfulness through the generations!
On February 27, at a congregational meeting, the members of the church confirmed by vote Mr. Francesco Pinelli to serve as an elder. After two years of prayer and seeking the Lord’s will, we have been given a wonderful gift in this brother, who is mature in the faith, a proven leader, and humble in spirit. We now have three elders, three deacons, and one minister serving the church, and we give thanks to God for His provision.
On March 1, we also received into full communicant membership a dear older couple who moved to Milan from Rome more than a year ago and have been faithfully attending ever since. After completing the membership course, they publicly reaffirmed their faith before the congregation through their vows.
That same evening, I had the opportunity to preach at the evening service of Brescia Presbyterian Church, located about an hour east of Milan. The church is pastored by Rev. Edivaldo Junior, a faithful minister and missionary of the Presbyterian Church of Brazil. This congregation was one of the eleven churches represented at our national meeting on January 6 and continues to labor with us as we take steps toward the formation of a confessional Reformed denomination in Italy. I am deeply encouraged by these brothers and their evident love for Christ, His gospel, and His church.
As always, Janie and I are profoundly thankful for your prayers, encouragement, and faithful support of Mission Milan. Because of your partnership in the gospel, the Word of Christ continues to be proclaimed clearly and joyfully here in Italy. It is a privilege to labor in this land and to witness the quiet, steady work of the Lord as He builds His church through the ordinary means of grace.
With gratitude in Christ,
Michael & Janie
Mission Milan
“For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be glory forever. Amen.” (Romans 11:36)
HOW YOU CAN HELP:
Making disciples of Christ in Milan is only possible with the faithful partnership of God’s people. If you want to get involved in the Great Commission in Italy, here are three ways you can help:
1. PRAY for the church in Milan (Chiesa Riformata Filadelfia) and for Pastor Mike and his family. Pray that the gospel will be proclaimed boldly, that people will come to know Christ, and that they will grow in their faith. Pray that more faithful churches will be planted in Italy.
2. SHARE the news about Mission Milan. Pass on this newsletter to others and tell them about the need in Italy. For more information, visit our website: missionmilan.org.
3. GIVE a donation of any amount. Your gift helps! You can give online at missionmilan.org. Or send a check to:
Escondido United Reformed Church
1864 N. Broadway
Escondido, CA 92026
Checks should be made out to Escondido United Reformed Church. Please indicate that the support is for Rev. Michael Brown as a missionary to Italy.
