Tuesday - Wednesday: May 15-16

Tuesday:

This was an exciting day!  Well every “first day” is always exciting as you greet those you have know and meet those who come for the first time.  And that was the thrill we experienced again Tuesday for it is amazing how the language barrier just seems to slip aside as you wrap your arms around your friends from who you have been absent for at least one year.  In reality you are “forced” to permit the spirit world around us – the Biblical spirit world – to assist in our communication.  I mean, since we are spiritual beings in a physical body, then there is a communication that takes place - particularly a spiritual communication through the Spirit of God to each other.

Then add to it the privilege of sitting down and eating together.  Food always seems to cause one to drop their guard, their protective measures and permits you to get inside of them in a good way. 

We were off and rolling with Jason Edouard setting the stage for my message with a opening challenge.  He had no idea where I was going, but the Holy Spirit did and directed him with a splendid thought provoking 15 minute presentation from .....  And then – the worship team from Chernivtsi Word of Life with their lively and worshipful spirit, joined by those in attendance filled the room with worship that angels were envious.  Man!  It was easy going from there in sharing the Word for the evening. 

Wednesday:

Pastor Stepan Toropochin – Holy Trinity Church – from Lugansk (just a few miles from the Russian border in the east), a former Captain in the Russian Army brought a devotional and once again without prior knowledge set the stage for my teaching, Leadership Integrity.  Marilyn to the ladies and did what she does so adequately addressing the needs of ladies in leadership, their constant demands of mother-hood and faithful companions.

Lunch and then private counseling sessions followed in the afternoon and before I knew it, it was time for supper followed by the evening session.  What happened?  Well Jason launched the night with another “stage-setting-superb-mini-message” and we were off into the realm of the Spirit for a great night.

I am not completely sure what Jason does during the time between sessions, but I have noticed that he is constantly surrounded by some of those attending, either deep in conversation, laughter or learning another phrase in Russian or Ukrainian.  You would think he had a desire to be a missionary.  No it is more than that  – he has a call and God has gifted him with the ability to quickly draw people to him.  Even the girls, ages 5-9.  You would think they were his children the way they look at him and kiss him on the cheek.

Now to get ready for the days activities, so see you at the “post” later,

Dr D, Marilyn and Jason