The Malyshevs: Adam, Liana, Edward
Thursday, in Yenakievo, Rock of Salvation Church – pastored by Edward and Liana Malyshev we (my interpreter) Oksana and I spent the evening with the leadership and then a beautiful time of fellowship inthe pastor’s home. I return there on Sunday morning and I am expecting a great Sunday with them.
If you have been reading the blogs you will notice that in almost every Church where we have more than one service, at least one meeting is with their leadership. And this is regardless of the size.
Because the majority of pastors have to supplement their income by working, they depend upon the body to fill needed leadership positions in order to carry out the goals and ministry of the Church. They need encouragement and direction, so we are called upon to speak specific “requested” words to them – words of encouragement as well as admonishments. And as well, any “word” God has laid upon me for their Church. This is challenging and also very rewarding as you see the “lights” being turned on while sharing.
Friday, we began our day at 7:15 and departed for the Karlomarksovo (a village named after Karl Marks) and the Rehab Center of Good News Church, which is pastored by Alexander and Tamara Gorbachev. They have a very interesting and successful Rehab Center. There are 5 houses, with gardens, chickens, ducks, geese, rabbits, goats, cows and “hot-houses” for growing during the winter – all to keep the ladies and men busy as they progress through the progam.
Then it was back to our abode, some “sleep” because I had not slept good for two nights and preparation for the 5:00 leadership meeting.
Thank God for “Skype” and the ability to communicate with family who are in a crisis. Nicole took Marilyn and David (her son - my grandson) to the Miami airport. And on the way home the water pump’s pulley came off close to Ikea in the Miami area. It came off at the very time I had placed a call to her, having been alerted of a possible problem by a previous call to check to see if Marilyn had arrived and was in line for check in. Anyway, I was able through several hours to maintain contact and give advice and insturctions and permission to use my debit card to get it repaired. Because of the time, they had to get a motel, spend the night and wait until after 3:00 on Friday (this all started Thursday eve) to get back on the road to Ft. Myers. She made it home safely.
Now to stop and get final preparations ready for two services today: 11:00 and 2:00.
God bless,
Dr D with Oksana Zeleniviska - my interpreter and Ukrainian Secretary
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