May 16th
We were up early and.finished packing to go to the bus. Igor came and we read and prayed together. It would be great to see him saved. Leanna camea little later and made us cakes to take with us and eggs. Again, it would be great to see Leanna saved as well. they both heard lots of gospel.
A little wait at the bus station but it finally came and we were away. We gave out tracts along the way. We meet a Russian Lady and she was so thankful for calendars and other literature. We had a 2 and a 1/2 hour wait at the Slovakian boarder.They had dogs in to sniff the bus out,.quite the experience to say the least. They searched the bags of some of the people, some, every piece. Thank God as we prayed and they didn't search ours .... one question, do you have.any liquor.and I said we don't smoke or drink. Thanks they said and let us go.
We were 17 hours from the time we left the Bus stop until we reached the house we are to stay with our brother Daniel Moses. We met Daniel and some others at Lviv conference ... also at Lusk A great welcome at 5 in the morning and a wee tea and off to bed for a needed rest. The Lord is good and brought us here safely..
May 17TH
It was great to rest well and not have to get up early.
. We had a nice Slovakian Breakfast with some of the family. We then did some preparing as we will have a meeting tonight at an assembly one hour away. We had dinner at the old folks home which is operated by the Assembly here in the city. they have a special dinner traditional in Slovakia to meet some of the folks living in the home.They are 23 living there. The hall is connected to the home we are staying in. It is owned by Daniel's Father. A.nice complex in a quiet section of the city. Dema and I went for a short walk near an old Castle built in the 12th Century. We then had a short rest and were on our way to the meeting. We saw two bad accidents along the way.
The meeting went very well. The assembly is made up of Gypsies that have gotten saved. We went to one of their homes and had dinner. It was a very nice dinner and a very nice home. It is amazing that God can change lives and clean them up. The Man is now a butcher and makes a good living. Dema had a short word with me. He to has a life that is changed and can have a nice word for sure. He is just saved 3 years in July.
He is happy to have come with me as it is his first time out of the Ukraine.
Had a safe ride home and the much needed rest.
May 18th
We didn't rise real early and we had a nice sleep. The home we are staying in is simple
and Daniel's folks are very hospitable. We read and prayed together and took some time
to prepare for the meeting.
Daniel's great Grandfather was the first man saved in the assembly labors back in 1901. He was put in prison and died in prison for his faith.
The assembly yesterday has grown to 35 from being down to 5. The assembly in Zvolan have about 45, with a nice number of young men. Daniels son took us to his mom's work. She owns her own Pharmacy. It was great to see her place and then she took us for a walk to a special water park. The walk was necessary and also gave us time to talk.
The evening ministry meeting was big and help was given. The elder at the end said it is nice not to hear anything different. They have had other experiences with those who came from different countries. It is great to just give them Gods word and if they know it and already living it, it will encourage all.
Had tea at Daniel's house with some different folks and a talk and of to bed.
May 19th
Daniel's wife served breakfast today. Daniel's broke his ankle before we came so that slowed him down. We all read an prayed together and shared some thoughts. Daniel's wife and two children took us for a walk up a mountain to and old Castle that was also built in the 12 century. It was one hour and a half walk up a mountain. It was enough for me for sure. We got some nice pictures from the mountain top of Zvolan. It is a very pretty city of about 40,000 people. The country has just 6 million. It has 22 assemblies and no full time worker. The Christians have done work in the Gospel.There are a number of places they go and preach and visit.
We came home to a nice cooked supper and some more visitors. Some young ones came in from towns by train.
May 20th.
This is our last full day in the country. Breakfast little early and of to worship meeting. They will have a mini Conference of Christians from about 5 meetings.They knew we were coming and arranged it. It was great to hear 15 worship and with no waiting time between. I had a word at the end and then they served dinner at the Old folks home.It was sour crout soup and little meat in it. Then they had a plate of sweets.8 different ones on it! They too like their sweets like the Ukraine people.
We had a short break and then I told how I got saved and a little gospel and Dema told how he got saved. We sang a hymn while standing and then I had the ministry. for hour and half. I had a short break half way through and it went very well. They were happy to hear Gods word. There were families with children but not a sound, you could hear a pin drop.
It was quite an experience to see the thirst for Gods word and so many tears from those that gave such good attention. It was a joy to see the unity among them. Dema was over joyed. The Lord must have special work for him to do if we just give him the experience.
A rest from the day, a late supper and a visit with some others. We said some good by's as we will leave early in the morning ...like 4;30 to the airport in Vienna.
May 21
Up very early to take things to the road as a young man Stano will drive us 3 hours to the airport. It's the last leg of the way. We are touched in HEART about the labors in Ukraine and about God opening the Door to the needed work in Slovakia as well.
His own CHURCH He builds every day. Paul's journeys was helped and guided by the Holy Spirit, and it is great to witness the same in our own day.
We got there with lots of time,stopped along the way for coffee. Dema came with us and will visit going back to the relatives of Stano the driver. Our flight to Warsaw went smooth and good. We had a 5 hour wait over and then our flight was off. It was smooth and went very well.It was great to be back on Home Canada land.
Our God is amazing reaching souls every day.
Eric and Margie Fowler
Thanks to all who prayed much! ...
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