Thursday the 12th of December Report #76 from Dan Perez.

Thursday the 12th of December Report #76 from Dan Perez. This week we have had some of the coldest temperature of the season and some of the warmest too, not normal for it to be so warm. Left early in the morning to a school in a town near Yasan . This is a new school and the first time they ever had a foreigner there! We were not sure what group of kids we will be speaking to but was told somewhere between 60-80 will be there. We were taken to their gym and watched as the kids came in, when it looked like the 60 to 80 we asked if it was time to speak, they said more are coming so we waited and then asked again this time they laughed a little and said still more will be coming. When they all came in there were a lot of little munchkins in the gym and a total 160+. In spite of the many munchkins they behaved and listened well and I could tell that they enjoyed the time. I do ask the kids if they had any questions so one kid asked “does America have any problems” what a loaded question! They all received a new testament, calendars and some candy and we were invited back which was good! Had to leave quickly to get to the sanatorium in the same town, where kids go for rest after illness. There we met with the director who has been sick for some time and still looked a little tired. He showed us some historical things they keep in a room as a museum part of the sanatorium. They use this to show the kids a time that once was, a kind of history lesson for them. Then we had some coffee and tea, he had to leave but wanted us to spend some time together. Then we spoke to about 120 kids plus staff. Here too they all listened well and participated well! All the kids received new testaments, calendars and some candy. Also left boxes of clothes and games that they asked for, they said they were in need of games and sporting goods for the kids. Then came back to Ivano and had our evening meeting, all when well but a very long day! Friday) I had some people over to get some clothes for their family. Then Sasha and I tried once again to learn each others language, not ever enough time before you get brain fatigue! On Saturday boxes came from Meest and as always a Big Thank You to all who put the time and effort in sending these boxes to help the Ukrainian people and to reach out to them with the Love of Christ! Sunday) Took the long journey to Lviv to be with the saint in remembering our Lord Jesus Christ! Then Mesha, one of the elders gave a good message on the effects of having the sun go down on your wrath ( Eph 4:26). Made it back in time for our meeting where Yaroslav and I spoke, all listened well! Monday) In the wee hours of the morning I was feeling some stomach problems and went to the hospital with Sasha. Though I wasn’t feeling well the nurse thought it cute that a foreigner was at their hospital, no real help was given but received a couple of shots to bring down the symptoms and it did. Tuesday) Sorted some of the boxes before meeting. Then had our meeting, Yaroslov spoke on complaining about others and against God, I spoke on forgiveness, why we need to ask God for forgiveness. All listened well and at the end of our prayer one lady came in and sat down, she was there for the next meeting that will be in this room. Then two more ladies came in, I gave them a calendar and a tract and an invitation. One of the ladies spoke English very well and said she is thinking about being an interpreter, I thought this was great news and invited her to our meetings, hope she can make it! Continue to pray for those that are coming to these meetings would come to know the Savor as their own and new people would come with a ready heart to hear the gospel message. Also for the messages that they would be honoring to our great God! I would also ask for prayers for these stomach problems! Thank You all for your prayers!! In Christ our Lord Dan