The Scorziellos have been serving the peoples of Italy since 1989. They have been happily married 47 years and are blessed with 2 children and 9 grandchildren. Mario was born in a tiny mountain village of southern Italy, where they often go to minister and encourage the people.
Their Story
The Scorziellos moved to Italy in May 1989 after feeling God’s call to take the Good News of Jesus to Mario’s homeland. They have been serving God in Italy since then.
They set out with hardly anything. Just two kids, lots of school books, and eight suitcases. No support base, income, savings, property or assets, and very little cash.
They have moved over 50 times, north to south and east to west, mostly in Italy. And lived in some pretty strange dwellings – a tent, a tarantula-infested camper (shudder), and an old chicken coop that was so cozy the chickens kept returning!
They’ve been through times of great need, but also of immense blessing. And have learned countless lessons along the way. Especially that God is always good and faithful every step of the way!
40+ Years in Service
The Scorziellos currently pastor a church in Abruzzo, where they live most of the year. Through the years they have had various assignments, serving as pastors, church planters, counselors, and teachers. And have worked with ministries to: children, youth, women, drug addicts, and refugees.
They covet your prayers for Italy so that all the peoples of Italy may know that…
This is eternal life, that they should know you, the only true God, and him whom you sent, Jesus Christ.
John 17:3 WEB
Mission Italia is a ministry of Open Door Church, Suffolk Virginia USA.
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