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December, 2000-January, 2001 Dear Friends & Supporters, Christmas Present for Children We went to an orphanage and presented the Christmas story in costume to approximately 75 mentally disabled children. We also went to a children's hospital where over 100 epileptic children were introduced to the greatest gift ever given. Many at both presentations had never heard about Jesus Christ before. After the presentation we handed out cookies, candy and gospel tracts to some very grateful and adorable little girls and boys. Well Done On December 23rd Susan and I hosted an end of semester celebration for the students of our Bible Institute at our home. We are happy to report that all our students passed this semester of Bible Institute. Seven More Names Written Down in Glory After several weeks of witnessing to them, both Sergei, our main taxi driver, and Natasha, our translator, trusted Jesus Christ as their personal Saviour. They both attend church faithfully now. Amen! A couple of weeks later Katia, Sergei's wife came to our house concerning her salvation and Susan had the opportunity to lead her to the Lord. Please pray for her two daughters, Oxsana and Anna that they also will receive Christ as their Saviour. In the village two of our Bible Institute students had the opportunity to lead four women to the Lord after services. Ka-Boom In January we went out into the village where we have started a church. We showed a video, the true story of a Mexican gangster, who got saved and was eventually martyred for his faith. We had about 300 people show up to see the film. The gospel was presented and afterward I gave an invitation. Then we joined about 1,000 of the people from the village outside for a HUGE fireworks display. We handed out gospel tracts and an invitation to church to all those that were there. Junior Churches Planted We have now started Junior Churches in both our home church in town and out in the village. Susan taught a special message which involved an exchange of culture between her Ukrainian students and their American counterparts. Special thanks to several of our supporting pastors in the states for taking the time to participate and involve their Sunday school classes in this successful project. Our children really enjoyed "talking to" some American boys and girls their own ages. Let there be Light In spite of no electricity at the village one week, we praise the Lord for the good number of faithful people that showed up despite the circumstances. They are hungry for the Word of God. Amen!! And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, Sincerely in Christ, |