George Müller was a man who chose to persevere in prayer, and to wait patiently for the Father to answer. Before his death at the age of 93, he said: “It is not enough to begin to pray, nor to pray aright; nor is it enough to continue for a time to pray; but we must patiently, believingly continue in prayer, until we obtain an answer; and further, we have not only to continue in prayer unto the end, but we have also to believe that God does hear us and will answer our prayers. Most frequently, we fail in not continuing in prayer until the blessing is obtained, and in not expecting the blessing."
Many of those who came to faith in Christ through the outreach of the Mississippi volunteer team had been confronted by the gospel through family, friends, and/or volunteers in the past. Most had lifted before the Throne of Grace persistently by Ukrainian believers, by the Mississippi volunteers, and by you in the days, weeks, and even months before this outreach.
Many in the photos in this slideshow are those who entered into a personal, intimate relationship with Christ. Please continue to persevere in prayer for us, for those who have begun a new life in Christ, and for those who have yet to say "yes" to the pleading of the Holy Spirit in their hearts.
Sunday, May 20th Amanda and I will travel back to Balaklaya this morning (7:00 a.m. Ukraine time - 11:00 p.m. Central U.S.) for their morning worship, and to deliver a Bible to Natasha. She is a deaf believer who comes to the church even though they have no interpreter for the services. Pray the Lord would continue to open our hearts and minds to His plans for future partnership with believers in this church.
Monday, May 21st Vika is a young woman for whom you have prayed often over the past months as she and I have met to read the Bible together. We just learned this past week that her grandmother, with whom she lives, passed away recently. Pray the Lord would pour out His love into Vika's heart and mind as she goes through this difficult time.
Tuesday, May 22nd Many of our international students are finishing up their exams and preparing to return to their home countries for the summer. Pray for opportunities to meet and pray with many of them before they depart. Intercede for those who are returning home to continue to seek hard after the Lord, and follow in His ways.
Wednesday, May 23rd The Holy Spirit continues to work in the hearts of Ukrainian women through the "Breaking Free" study each Wednesday evening. Ask the Lord to continue to lead each of the women participating into freedom in and through Christ. Pray for greater understanding of the Scriptures and of the Father's love that will compel each of us to share that love with others.
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| The Book Club studying hard..... |
Friday, May 25th Pastor Vitaly Maslynko ("XTZ" Church) will graduate this weekend from seminary in Irpin (outside of Kiev). Pray for Amanda and others from the "XTZ" church as they travel to Irpin this weekend to share in this occasion. Intercede for safety on the journey, and times of sweet fellowship for the body of Christ as they gather to celebrate together.
Saturday, May 26th Pray for Amanda and I as we travel to various churches throughout the Kharkov region in the months ahead to prayerfully consider future ministry opportunities. We will be talking with pastors and church leaders to seek to know how He might desire to utilize volunteer teams in the coming year to strengthen, encourage, and grow the body of Christ. Please join us in praying how the Lord might choose to use you and your church to fulfill these needs in the Kharkov region of Ukraine!
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IMPACTing the Kharkov Region of Ukraine with the love of Christ!
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