In an apartment in Belgrade, Serbia, Saško and Ira Bogeski lived with their young daughter, Abigail. Life wasn’t always easy, but their home was filled with warmth, love, and the rhythms of ministry. On a visit years ago, our founder, Ron Harris, stayed with them. There was no guest room—just generous hearts. Saško gave up his couch, Ira and Abigail shared a bed, and Ron slept in a little pink princess bed under glowing stars on the ceiling. That small space became a reminder of the beauty of hospitality and the bond of faith across cultures.

But that same home would soon become the scene of a life-altering event.

One night, a thief broke in while the family slept. It wasn’t the first time. A previous robbery had already left them shaken. But this time, it turned violent. Saško, desperate to protect his wife and eight-year-old daughter, grabbed a kitchen knife. In the scuffle, the intruder was wounded and fled—only to collapse a few blocks away. He died before help could arrive.

What followed was a nightmare. The police came knocking, not to offer comfort, but to arrest Saško. He was charged with murder.

The days that followed were filled with fear and uncertainty. As the news reached us, prayers began to rise from all over the world. Supporters of MEDIA Alliance, friends of the Bogeskis, and believers who had never met them began interceding. Messages flew across time zones. We asked for prayer. We asked for justice.

A month later, something miraculous happened.

Saško was unexpectedly released from prison. He walked into a prayer meeting where people had gathered to ask God for his freedom—just like Peter showing up at the house in Acts 12. It was a moment of awe and joy. But the story wasn’t over.

The murder charge still loomed.

Over the next five years, Saško endured a grueling legal battle. The process was painfully slow. One step forward, six weeks of silence. Depression set in. He began to question his calling, his worth, and whether God could still use a man who had taken a life—even in defense of his family.

“I think I need to give up my ministry,” he said.

But our team—and more importantly, the Holy Spirit—reminded him of the stories of Moses, David, and Paul. Men who had blood on their hands, yet were still chosen by God to change the world. “If God doesn’t take you off the playing field,” Ron told him, “don’t take yourself off.”

Saško stayed the course, and God honored that perseverance.

After five long years, a verdict came: Not guilty. But even that wasn’t the end. The prosecutor appealed the acquittal, dragging the family through another year of waiting. Finally, a judge upheld the decision, and the Bogeskis were free.

Through it all, the prayers never stopped.

The support of the MEDIA Alliance community—prayers, encouragement, and financial help—helped carry the Bogeskis through the darkest valley. Today, Saško continues to lead ELION Media, producing Christian content that reaches people across Serbia and beyond.

This story reminds us: evil may visit our homes, but it doesn’t get the final word. God is always redeeming the brokenness in our lives.