LAST SERVICE IN DONETSK

Tonight was our final service while in this region, the church was beautiful one of the nicest we have visited so far. It is still so humbling to look out into a crowd of women and see on their faces years of hardship and oppression. It is a constant reminder of how blessed we are in America and how our nation has lived free from such things because of our God.

The meeting went very well, I have learned so much about the ladies on our team and have been blessed to see how God is using them and drawing from with in them years of the Word that has been sown. When you come on a trip like this I don’t think any of us feel qualified, thank God it is HE who qualifies us. What He needs from us is our willingness to be used for His Glory and you would be so proud of the ladies here representing Life Church..

Tonight we had the privilege of praying for a lady to be Baptized in the Holy Spirit, as well as having one on one counseling time. The women really appreciate us taking time to sit and pray with them, they are so thrilled that they KISS you constantly - They love Peggy and she has been kissed more then anyone I have ever known.. Several have asked her if she had a son they could marry.. She is doing great.

Tammy spoke and shared from her heart and it literally penetrated to the heart of each person. She spoke the Word with boldness and confidence and I know it made a difference in the ladies lives.

Marilyn has given us so much opportunity to share, she greets the ladies at each meeting and shares a Word or something from her heart then at the end she ties it all together and encourages all of us as well as the women. If it was not for her none of us would have this opportunity.

I spoke on Forgiveness and several stood for prayer. I know that when we sow the Word it will and does accomplish what it was sent to do..

See you soon, Colleen

SURVIVOR DONETSK!

Odds: 6-1, today 7-1! And I SURVIVED! You read it here first! I survived six ladies for six days and then seven on the seventh day! That sounds like a Jericho March! Not bad for a man who is used to being in charge!

Anyway, everything has been great. The Ladies of Life ministered with excellence in all areas and the Spiritual was the highest! Just wait till you hear them tell about their experiences with the culture, the food, the people, the churches, the traffic and everything that goes with such an experience.

Tomorrow evening we go separate ways. I help them onto their train to Kiev and then one hour later board my train for Simerfopol. Their ride is twelve hours and mine is 9 hours. They will spend the morning shopping for some typical Ukrainian goods, and then settle in for ministry at Abundant Life, Pastor Andre and Ira Ivanov for Friday evening and Saturday. Then it is finish all they want to do Saturday evening and be ready to head to the airport at about 3:00 A.M. Sunday morning. They will arrive home at 5:57 PM Sunday evening - Southwest Regional.

I am not sure about being able to switch my ticket. I hope to find out in the next couple of days, at least by Monday.

Thanks for your prayers,

Dr D and Ladies of Life: Marilyn, Colleen, Peggy and Tammy