God has blessed me with a ministry in a Christian church called "Calvary". I am an administrator of the church.
In the performance of one's duty I often visit city administration, governor's committees and meet with secular people. When they learn I am minister of the church, they ask questions about creation, salvation, ministry of Jesus Christ. Most of the people don't know the truth. They don't know God's love and God's mercy. They say they've done wrong so much, they can't be forgiven. But those are the thoughts of the devil.
I preach sometimes in my church, read the Word of God, pray and ask God for revelations. And He reveals to me. One thing He reveals is that I have to go and bring good news to people, that I need to study and to teach others.
The Word of God tells about Great Commission: "Therefore go, and teach all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, so, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.'' (Mt.28:19,20)
I thank God that there is Hope Now mission in Cherkasy under the direction of a wise man in Christ, Vic Jackopson. Thanks to him, there was started a Bible school for pastors and church leaders.
We live in the world where money is of great significance. Brothers and sisters donate to support missions, to do conferences, to organise children and youth camps, to print Bibles. And the Word of God and the Holy Spirit touches many hearts and they bow down to repent in their sins, accept God and Jesus Christ into their hearts. Praise be to God for brother David Reddaway, who supports and leads the School.
In May the study comes to an end. Three years has given us so much: we overviewed the Bible, spiritual life, church life, sermons, principles and methods of teaching, Christian history, mission, apprenticeship. I want to express a special thank you to our teachers, spiritual mentors: Vladimir Kuzin, Vadim Kurat, Sergei Geize, Vasyl Ustenko. Those are God's people, pastors of the churches. They not only taught us the Bible doctrines, but shared their own experience of work on God's field. Special Thanks also to our administrator, Valentina Kurat. She unites us, creates a family atmosphere, builds tight relationships between the teachers and the students. We all were provided with the books, literature we needed.
Besides spiritual food we had nice food for our bodies. We express our thanks to the kitchen workers.
May God bless you in your work and ministry to the Lord. You do what pleases God.
CHERKASSY CENTRE FOR BIBLICAL STUDIES BECAUSE IT IS GROWING - IT NEEDS YOUR HELP URGENTLY
As I shared with you in last months News Letter, the Bible School in Cherkassy is growing and developing in exciting new ways, as we now train Sunday School Teachers and have further developed the training of Pastors with our new two year Post Graduate course.
We had, at the Hope Now Bible School, a very rich graduation service of
sermons, testimonies, poems and songs. Everyone serves the Lord, as he
is able. The Lord blesses, He uses His clay vessels as He wants.
On the 15th May, students will gather with their teachers and guests to
celebrate graduation. It is thrilling to know that these men will spread
far and wide to be pastors and church planters.
01.02.2012 Pray for Alla, Lena, Ksenya and the team presently working in Calcutta for another two weeks with Tear Fund projects
02.02.2012 Pray that the Mission Fund, which undergirds all that is done both here and in Ukraine, will have the finances to meet all our obligations
03.02.2012 Pray for all the older people that came to our Christmas party in Cherkiassy, that the Lord will bless them whatever their situation or background
04.02.2012 Pray for those who had a well installed last year, that as they share their water they will get opportunities to share their faith also
05.02.2012 Pray for all those who are attending the Bible School that they can give adequate time to studying, working and being with their families
06.02.2012 For all the foster parents of children supported by Hope Now, that they will have patience as they have to deal with problems that occur from time to time
07.02.2012 Our auditors visit the Southampton offices today to audit our accounts – pray that all will be in order as figures are checked
08.02.2012 Give thanks for all the volunteers that come into the office and give of their time so sacrificially, doing jobs at times without even being asked
09.02.2012 Pray for Frank and Lin as they plan for the summer at Kompas Park, and visit churches to speak about the varying areas of service possible
10.02.2012 Pray for Misha and all the staff at the Ukraine office as they consider all the requests from those asking for help
11.02.2012 Pray that all the plans for the Annual Weekend Away next month will come together well, and that people will register early while rooms are still available
12.02.2012 Pray for Alla Kostyunina, Director of Kompas Park, that she will be given wisdom in her decisions and management of the Park
13.02.2012 Give thanks that the young people in South Africa are doing well with their education, and pray for wisdom for Margaret Ferguson as she guides and directs them
14.02.2012 On this St Valentine’s Day, pray for the students we support who are in relationships, that they will be sensible and keep up their studies
15.02.2012 Pray for David and Valerie Reddaway as they oversee the Bible School, and the Church planting and twinning programme
16.02.2012 Pray for Jon as he attends a Men Meet meeting in Milford on Sea this evening
17.02.2012 Pray for Jon and Ali as they travel to Buckinghamshire to attend the Vetinerary Christian Conference this weekend
18.02.2012 Pray for Maria Shevchuki of Kuchkivka village as she celebrates her 86th birthday today
19.02.2012 Pray for the Directors and Staff of Orphanages we are involved with, that they will look after their children with love and dedication
20.02.2012 Pray for the young girls in Swindon House, and boys in Cornah House as they learn new skills which will prepare them for their futures
21.02.2012 Pray for Jon in his many responsibilities, that he will have wisdom in each decision that he has to make
22.02.2012 Pray for Lidia Savelieva and her vision of a sheltered home for older people to be realised, and pray for finances to come in for this project
23.02.2012 For Larisa Vovk in her work of overseeing the work being done with children in the orphanages and cottage homes
24.02.2012 Pray for Jon and Ali as they travel to Carlisle for the Northern Vet’s Christian Conference
25.02.2012 Pray for Cyndee and Darrell Knight and the work they do in the American Office for Kompas Park
26.02.2012 Pray for the Food Programme in Ukraine, especially through this winter time, that all those in need will receive help and no-one will be overlooked
27.02.2012 Pray for Vitaly and Ludmila Sidenko in their work with the African Students at 2nd Baptist Church, and Ludmila’s work with the deaf community at the same church
28.02.2012 Pray that we may be able to assemble a team of dentists and nurses to treat the children in the internats
29.02.2012 Give thanks for all our supporters who pray regularly for the work of Hope Now, and give sacrificially month upon month – pray the Lord will bless them as they bless the people of Ukraine
