Hallelujah!

This past weekend was fulfilling. God continues to amaze me with all the ministry opportunities. Last Sunday was a day off for me so I went to Cherkasy to visit friends and enjoy some great worship and preaching. It takes 2 ½ hour ride to get to Cherkasy, so my day began at 4 AM. To make it to the 10 AM service, I have to be on the bus by 7 AM. Complicated, right? Well, it is inexpensive transportation and I love the chauffeurs! I can leave the driving to them whether it is raining, sleeting or snowing.

My two and a half hour ride was amazing. I met a couple who are missionaries here, also. They are Mormon! What an opportunity, I was able to witness to them the entire time. Also they are going to attend our Passover Seder in Kyiv! What an even greater opportunity to witness about Jesus Christ. They are truly interested and desire to learn more about the historical significance of this celebration. Praise God!

While visiting Word of Life Church, I helped in the children’s ministry. The leader, Alena, is my friend who opens her home to me. While Alena stayed with me in Kyiv during a conference I taught her how to use the tambourine. She learned a couple of basic movements and was so excited about the opportunity to teach her children, that I gave her 3 tambourines. Thank you Edie, your gift continues to give! I was amazed to see the children had already learned a pattern in a few weeks. God keeps expanding the field of worship. Of course, this is my heart, so I get so excited to see it spread across the country.

There will be four Passover services this year. We are updating the material and preparing for the services. In preparation, we visited King David Synagogue (store) to purchase matzah and a Seder plate. They permitted us to go into the sanctuary. Sitting in front of the door of the sanctuary, was a menorah with the servant’s candle and two lions sitting on each side of it. Immediately my spirit jumped, though they don’t know Jesus, it is in their spirit. Even in the sanctuary, they have 2 lions guarding the Word (scroll) along with a crown above it! What awesome symbolism. I am at a loss for words. I felt the Spirit of God so strongly in the Synagogue and throughout the rest of the day.

While in the sanctuary, one gentleman was teaching on the ‘afikomen’ which is a broken piece of matzah which is hidden during the service, redeemed and taken as communion at the end of the meeting. It is this matzah that replaced the lamb sacrifice when the Temple was destroyed. Luda was translating for me and I stood there in awe, I received affirmation of what I am about to teach to Christians about our Lord Jesus Christ and His feasts!

God blesses me in so many ways. Yesterday was a renewal of peace and comfort for me. Orthodox Christians truly love G-d; however they do not know Jesus. Let us pray for the Peace of Jerusalem and the exposure of the Truth!

"May the Lord bless you and take good care of you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord look on you with favor and give you peace." Num. 6:24-26