Dear brothers and sisters in the Lord’s recovery
The Olympics will be returning to Europe in winter 2026 and will be held in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, on February 6-22, 2026. Additionally, the Torch Relay will take place throughout Italy beginning on December 6, 2025 in Rome and concluding on February 6, 2026 in Milan. We are witnessing what the Lord is doing in France through the 2024 Torch Relay and Summer Olympics and marvel at the Lord’s sovereignty in following that with the 2026 Winter Olympics to be held in the crucial country of Italy. Surely in light of world events, we should recognize this as a special opportunity for the Lord to advance in Europe. We pray that the Lord would once again move in a particular way for the preaching of the gospel of the kingdom and would cause His testimony to shine brighter in Italy for His coming to be hastened.
The brothers coordinating for Italy have been praying and having fellowship how to cooperate with the Lord during this upcoming year. Through this fellowship, there is a feeling to invite saints for gospel trips during the Torch Relay and Olympic Games. There is still much more prayer and fellowship needed regarding the details of how to carry out this move.
The saints throughout the Lord’s recovery can participate by:
Praying
We ask the saints throughout His recovery to pray:
- That the Lord will be wisdom to His Body on how to take advantage of this opportunity to sow Christ as the seed of the kingdom into many who attend this event.
- That the Lord will use the upcoming months to prepare the hearts of many seeking people to receive Christ in His word and be added to the Lord’s testimony in Italy.
- That the Lord will grace the serving saints to prepare the most effective ministry publications for distribution to the seeking ones.
- That the Lord will blend the saints together for the spreading of the lampstands in Italy and further His move in His recovery.
Giving
Saints who are burdened to give for the Olympic distribution and other expenses can give through LME by following instructions at lordsmove.org/offerings.html. Designate offerings for “Italy Olympics.”
Going
Pray to seek the Lord’s leading and fellowship with the leading brothers in your locality regarding signing up to join one of the distribution trips. Further details about the trips and how to sign up are forthcoming. Also pray and fellowship about possibly migrating to Italy to meet the Lord’s need there long-term.
May the Lord use the upcoming time to advance His kingdom and His interests in Italy.
In Christ,
The brothers coordinating for the Lord’s move in Italy
Other information
Participation
Please note that participants must participate full-time. Part-time applicants will not be considered for these gospel trips. Please wait for approval before booking any tickets or accommodation.
Minimum Age Requirement
The minimum age to apply for the gospel trip is 18. If you are planning to have your family travel with you to be in France while you are participating in the gospel trip, please be aware that you are responsible to take care of their travel and accommodation arrangements. Members of your family that are minors will not be able to join the coordination or gospel activities.
Accommodation, Meals, and Transport
Participants are responsible to cover all their expenses, including transportation to/from origin to assigned location, local transportation, lodging and food. Upon approval of your application, you will receive a confirmation and more details from the gospel trip coordinator for the city you have been assigned to, as well as suggested hotels/hostels.
Gospel preaching
Most of your service will be in preaching the gospel, which will involve a good amount of physical activity including walking, climbing stairs, standing for several hours and travelling via public transport.
Practical service
There will also be a need to serve in other practical areas (i.e., kitchen, accommodation, transportation, movement of Bibles, office, etc.).
Dress code
As you will be participating in a gospel move, you are requested to abide by the dress code:
Brothers:
- Trousers: neutral in colour, conservative, without patterns;
- Shirts: button-front and tucked in;
- Shoes: solid colours and a conservative style with no emblems or logos; athletic shoes or closed toe sandals for practical service and distributions are acceptable;
- Socks;
- Belt.
Sisters:
- Skirts/dresses: at least 7.5 cm (3 inches) below the knee even while sitting and not form-fitting;
- Blouses: full button-front with collar;
- Shoes: heels no higher than 2.5 cm (1 inch), closed toe, heels and sides, white or dark colour; athletic shoes or closed toe sandals for practical service and distributions are acceptable.
Language
The orientation and coordination for the gospel trips will be in Italian and English. Proficiency in the Italian language is not a requirement, but those who can speak Italian are very much encouraged to participate in these gospel trips. For non-Italian speakers, English proficiency is a requirement for coordination with team members from different countries.
Other practical considerations
Please be guided by the weather reports on the internet and do not query the registration team. Please bring the appropriate adaptors/convertors for your electronic devices to be used in the UK and in France.
Further information
For any queries, please Contact us