Monday, May 23, 2011

Spring 2011 - Report #24

4th day in the Rough and Rugged UKRAINE 
Last night was a long night, felt like a touch of a flue, possibly the change of air and a little tired all caught up with me. I had to take some extra medicine for it but not bad now at the end of the day. Rested until 10 this am and then took a cold shower again before going for a 2 hour visit to a nurse and family on a farm. We had dinner with them at 2pm.
There were five of them man and wife. Urie and Maria and their  daughter  Bojenia  and a cousin and  a grandmother visiting.
Had nice meeting with them they are searching very very much but it is the same as in our own country, hearts that are hard with sin and religion that makes it dark for them. But our God is very much able to save them. They lost a son when he was very young They have had visits from many of our brethren. Maria has been to meeting before as she works in Lviv as a nurse.
They truly put on a meal for us. They have pigs, cows, chickens, turkeys, and ducks. Quite a place for sure. Edmond was happy about the meeting with them.
Tomorrow I will go to Ivano. I’m looking forward in seeing the new van Malcolm got for Ivano. It will be a great asset
for the work there I’m sure. I’m looking forward to seeing the ladies who, since last year has been received in the meeting here
in Lviv. I'm praying others will soon want to do the same thing. Will appreciate prayer for some who need to be baptized and some that need Salvation there.
Today there were 5 of us visiting, Flo, Edmond and his wife and John Winkles from Canada plus myself.                                                                        In Christ    Eric
    
Day 5  Hello to all  

I'm now safe in Ivano, the drive was the same fast and bumpy road. It is nice to have a Van, Malcolm made a good choice when he bought it, I'm sure it will serve us very well.
The day started normally with Flo giving us a breakfast of eggs and toast this time, first eggs since leaving Canada so very nice.
Then we got the room ready for meeting and our soul ready for speaking to the group.
  It was sure good to see all the people and some up from Ivano. Not all are in the meeting but some. It was nice to see the one lady and I will talk to her about being baptized.
  The worship went well 21 of us there 15 Ukrainians with a few missing. Then a wee lunch and back on the road for the bumpy ride back to Ivano.
  It was sure great to see the ones in Ivano. Some were sick and missing but we had 18 Ukrainians out which was great for sure.  8 men which is a great cheer.
 Vadym has work now and his daughter still sick, so we hope he can work around these blockages. Satan will always try to stall the work.
  It is great to have Daniel here to help for some time.
  We had our Bible reading tonight and it went very well.  John 1 has lots in the Gospel for any not saved as it was, one man and 2 ladies were there I had not seen before.
  Now tired and it is nice to get regular shower and sleep will be ok.
  Six of us went for Pizza and that tasted good since we had a little dinner and no supper.
  Thanks for your prayer again, we value them very highly. Also pray for the movements among the city here and any trips outside the city.  Eric With Daniel ( not in the den of lions but in Ivano)  

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