Sunday, May 22, 2016

Eric Fowler's 2nd report for May 2016

Eric Fowler’s 2nd report from Ukraine.

Thankful that,though we did have some problems we did not finish up in hospital. Thanks to God for that.

Greetings from the  Ukraine.  Yesterday the 15th, war planes was flying over the city,       they make quite the noise but just happy they weren't dropping bombs but just a funny feeling. We were on the ninth floor when they went over.

May 16th ....
 It's another Monday, the second since we arrived and time is flying by; soon we will have to head home. Some tell us we waste our time in coming not long enough and we should stay longer. It's the time we have and trust Heaven for the true record some day. 
After morning preparation we went to meet head nurse at hospital and took 15 bags
 to give to mom's that had a baby. We put a calendar, Bible story book, New Testament  and a tract in with the baby things we  got from boxes.  We know boxes are here that are full from Ontario Ladies but haven't found yet.   We had a very nice time with the mom's and some of the dad's and a great visit with the head nurse.  That's the place where we bought chairs and 2 Desks for the nursing station.  
From there we went to the Prison head office to see about an application to speak in the 3 prisons in the area.
 We had Lubchick and his two friends come and wash down the three flights of
stairs of our apartment.   Lubchick is brother to Dema who got saved a year and half ago.  Got boxes sorted for Peters village tomorrow.  Went to Svetlana’s for supper with her dad and mom, she is home for a short visit.  Svetlana is the interpreter who got saved maybe 3 years ago.
 Day over and tired for sure with my flue battle.

 May 17th
 We left for Peter's village and went to the school. We had nice visit with the teachers and workers there, also spoke to 20 children in a class room and also 6 teachers and  the Principle. We left 6 boxes of clothing with them. They were waiting and the men were all excited for I had a box especial for them.
We came back into town and went to visit Victor and his mom, they never miss meetings. He has asked for Baptism so we had a interview with him. God is able to bless. We also looked at a window that needs replaced. Then we went to Leanna's for some supper before meeting.

We had 33 in meeting tonight, a nice number for summer planting time and tonight it poured rain. Then after meeting went to Marie's for late supper, she is so sweet a lady and is so poor we bought a fridge for her 3 years ago.  
 Home late and very very tired for sure .... HE THAT WINNETH  SOULS IS WISE ....BUT HARD WORK FOR SURE ........


May 18th
Early rise to get boxes ready for an orphanage 2 hours away.    Kolomia I know as I was there few times. The first was with Louie Smith. It is quite changed to the place since that days we were first there. Amazing! They have 100 children and teach them cooking, ironing, wood work, renovations, gardening etc. Quite an orphanage. The     director there is amazing. She said “ I have such a nice school because of not stealing from funds by anyone” We listened to their program and spoke for 5 min.not much but God knows.
Back to the apartment and then took Leanna for pizza and then joined Dan with the 5 ladies who came with questions.
Day over and very tired for sure, my cold is beating me out.

May 19th
Morning preparations and then went and got food for an old lady. Saved but sick and can't get down the 4 flights of stairs to go to meeting any more. She cried today about her clothing and food and that she can't get to meeting. Then got food for Tanya and her children. Then we took Leanna and Marina to Kalush to see her mom's and dad's grave:  it was the day her dad was born on. A massive graveyard but the interpreter said in Odessa where she came from is one10 time larger.  Souls of PEOPLE but where are they. Amazing to here the story of the cross and believe it. This is a land of idols and massive corruption. Great to tell one the way to HEAVEN though.

Back to town and went to Valentina's, a blind lady, for supper, she is such a good cook wants you in every time you come. It was her birthday and we took her 5 roses.

Home but very tired. This week my last name is “TIRED” but not finished yet.

Svetlana's mom came for a visit and stayed late, also Leanna called and wanted some things delivered to another flat...amazing Grace to labour after your tired!!!



                                     Labours in the Ukraine for now .....Eric and Margie Fowler

Saturday, May 21, 2016

Eric Fowler's first report for his present visit to Ukraine.

  








   May 8th.2016....
                    I was very tired after Sunday after traveling here.  My Heart gave me little warnings and so we decided to rest a small bit after meetings over Sunday and also Monday morning.
Monday evening Vladimir came, the young Man who has been our interpreter for some years and we went to his mom's village and visited his aunt  and her two daughters and his grandmother. We truly had a nice visit and tea with them.
The day was sunny and warm and so went for a walk after returning to apartment.     We then went and had supper with Edmund and Agnes and had a nice visit and went over the work her in Ukraine and it great need and difficulties.
   Rest and sleep in the night was ok.

May 10th.
Breakfast came early and repacked to travel to Ivano Frankisk. Dan  from
Ivano Frankisk came and Dema came with him.  Dema is 20 years old who got save last year in July. We came to know his family in 2006. He has a sister Tanya and 3 other brothers,.Lubchick, Reamon and Slavic; Two  brothers  older then him and one younger.

 We need to pray for Dema as he is going to a school camp for 3 months that God will preserve him.  He was chosen from the university to go to this camp.
 We had a nice to Ivano,a very beautiful day.  We got here in time for dinner and a wee rest before evening meeting. We had 25 in, even though it is in the midst of planting.    A few new ones came and the faithful others. We went for tea with Leanna and her 
            daughter after meeting. Leanna has been coming some in the last few years but has been very slow in trusting us as she has had very many friends betray her.
Nice to be in the Ivano once again and at the apartment here. Lots and boxes from Ottawa, Nova Scotia, PEI, N fld. and Ontario.  
Our God is good and lots of work to do. Sleep was good for sure .

 May 11th.
I did not get up Early as still very tired and just little concerned about my heart blockages. Read and morning preparing and then at 10:30 went to meet Lessia, one of the poorest that comes to meeting, we took her to get groceries. We did as we always do, we allow here
to pick up what she wants. We also picked up at same time some for an old lady Halia by name who we believe is saved about two years ago and has had a number of strokes and now can't get out to meeting.She is funny and assures us she pray's for us all the time.  
 We then went to Dema's mom's home and met two of his brothers and had tea. Then went to his grandmothers and again had tea. It was her 72nd. birthday and she was very happy to see us. Dema's other brother lives with his grandmother.
His Grandfather died a year ago.  Pray specialy for that family. In my heart I see great potential for God to work there. Dema has a beautiful way about him Their father left them when very very young.
 We then cam back to the apartment and had some come in to discuss question they have It went very very well. There were six of them and 3 children and  one couple.
 God is a God of delivery. Now tired again and will seek to sleep.
                      GO YE IN TO ALL THE WORLD AND PREACH THE GOSPEL .....Quite a commission .....
                                             Eric and Margie Fowler