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BIEMs of Light: January 2005Praises
– Rejoice with us! v
In autumn
2004, Fred Canaday reported an opportunity to buy a four-acre tract of property
for a Christian children’s camp in a scenic region of Romania. To purchase the
property, $5,000 were needed. Praise God, we have now received the full amount
designated for this camp! v
In
December, the Sychovs prayed for an opportunity to present the Gospel to teens
at the high school in Desna, Ukraine. God answered their prayers! School
officials invited them to participate in a school assembly. With help from
church members, they presented a play that emphasized the meaning of Christmas
and invited the teens to their Bible study. v
Near
Moscow, Volodya Makarenko had good opportunities to visit the homes of 19
handicapped children to distribute gifts and children’s Bibles for Christmas.
On December 27, he also was able to have a special service for orphaned children
and street children. He describes these outreaches as fruitful, but they require
time and helpers. v
In
November and December, Pastor Peter Rumachik was able to visit over 20 churches
in America (plus Christian schools and pastors’ meetings). The love offerings
from these services will provide much-needed help for church building projects
in Russia! v
Earlier
we requested prayer that the Lord would send a buyer for the former home of Rick
and Pam Barry. The Lord answered; that house sold on December 23. Prayer – Pray with us! v
Our most
recent container of Christian literature, Bible curriculum, clothing, and other
helpful items left in December and will be traveling by ship during January.
Please pray that this arrives and clears Customs in Ukraine with no
difficulties. v
In
Transnistria, Moldova, church planter Slavic Axente is excited about a new home
in which he will be leading mid-week Bible studies. He requests prayer as he
leads people in understanding God’s Word. v
In Kyiv,
Ukraine, Nikolay Glavnik, the Rector of Kyiv Theological School, wrote,
“Dozens of men who received their education at Kyiv Seminary are now active
leaders who minister in the churches in Ukraine. Next year [2005] if God allows,
we want to have a meeting dedicated to the 10th anniversary of Kyiv
Theological Seminary.” Please pray for all those currently studying for future
ministries in Eastern Europe. v
In
Tandarei, Romania, Iulian Stoian wants to arrange more special meetings for
evangelism. He requests prayer for victory over Satan and for the salvation of
souls. v
The
winner in Ukraine’s presidential election (Victor Yushchenko) is the man that
our brethren overseas felt would be best for keeping Ukraine open for ministry.
However, during the campaign, this man was poisoned and obviously faces
opponents willing to take drastic measures against him.
Please continue praying for the political situation in Ukraine; that evil
would be overcome, and good will prevail. |