Greetings from sunny Kyiv!
The Kyiv Passover Seder was absolutely awesome! This Seder had a family atmosphere, though we included teaching. Michael a Messianic Jew and his wife Alyona assisted with the Seder by adding to the atmosphere of an authentic Passover. Michael prayed in Hebrew and helped with teaching while Alyona lit the Seder candles with the traditional Jewish prayer and conducted the music portion of the service. The Hebrew prayers added a special touch or reality for everyone.
We had a large group attend the Office Seder including students and friends. One friend is a new Christian and another is a helper in the office from time to time and does not know the Lord personally. These two ladies were impressed with the atmosphere of a Christian function and how well everyone cooperated even though some of them did not know each other. The Seder was a great testimony for these ladies. Pleas pray God touches them in a special way.
This past Saturday was not only Shabbat but also Passover. The Seder included several additional prayers for this occasion. We believe the office Seder was a success!
A friend videotaped the event and we will share a clip with you.
Our Passover meal included a traditional Jewish meat dish. This surprised Michael and he truly enjoyed it. One student diligently shopped for lamb. Eventually, she was successful; so we were able to add lamb to our matzah sandwich with the maror and haroseth. Lamb is no longer a part of the Seder because it was replaced with matzah when the temple was destroyed.
Saturday we have another Passover Seder, this time in Cherkassy. I understand we will have some special guests, there are several Americans visiting the Church of Truth who will attend the Seder. I am truly looking forward to serving the people of Ukraine.
Continue to pray for the office and the help. We need a mighty move of the Spirit to begin here and spread out to the colleges. We desire a new and deeper relationship with the Lord for everyone.
Thank you for your prayers and support of this ministry.
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