KHMELNITSKY ASSIGNMENT COMPLETED – ON TO KIEV AND THEN HOME

It is all done but the final smiles and “good-byes!”  The warmth of what transpired will remain with us for a very long time.  Once again the potential available to those who follow the leading of the Holy Spirit was manifested.  From the opening service on Saturday afternoon through the final session on Monday evening, one can trace the imprint of the Holy Spirit on all participants.  

Dawn of Life, pastored by Valentina Melnyk, moved into their own building in early fall of last year.  The story of how they finally possessed the building is almost a novel in itself.  Over 15 years ago they rented the building and were led of God to anoint it and claim it for their home.  And when I say they anointed it, they laid hands smeared with oil on everything touchable.  During the years between it was unoccupied and every attempt for another party to purchase it fell through.  Not even the Ukraine equivalent of our Secret Service could get it.

It was in that atmosphere of God’s hand of protection and prophetic anointing we ministered to the leadership of the Church as well as the pastors of their daughter Churches.  Their hunger level was high and they pulled the Word out of you in every session.  And although my assignment was to speak to leaders, two messages were divinely chosen by God to set the next season in the life of Dawn of Life.  After each  each session (we had four and two of those were two hour teaching sessions) I would hear words like this: “We were just talking about that before you entered.”  Or, that was the same Word God gave the five of us the day we stood on the banks of the river for our first service.”  So the thread of the plan of God was once again laid out in direct fashion with instructions for proceeding forward with the mandate God had given them.

Jason found himself staying with a husband and wife team of youth leaders.  The only time we saw him was the first night and the last night.  Otherwise he was out preaching or hanging out with youth leaders and youth.  Maybe you saw his Russian Rendition and Dance on Facebook.  If not, you missed it.  He was ah “hit” to say the least.  He opened the final session speaking on authority and its impact on him, setting the stage for Marilyn to add another phase of standing under authority.  I had a great team for the entire time we have been here.

I totally expect to see Dawn of Life double their size in the next two - three years and for the Church to have a dramatic impact on their city.  God has strategically placed them at this time for a great harvest in Khmelnitsky.

The time between sessions was once again filled with counseling and encouragement for leaders.

Thank YOU for your support and prayer,

Dr D - Marilyn and Jason