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Featured Photo: The Church gathering in Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine Sunday morning October 1, 2023. We had a good gathering even though some were out because of illness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our second Sunday in-country concluded very well. Perry had a very good lesson and there was a good number present even though some are struggling with the annual autumn viruses. Several of our number were out because of health issues. BUT as the reports below indicate, we had a good number of visitors present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bringing a number of visitors was Maria. I described her in last Sunday\u2019s report (Report 5). Those who came in the spring trip will remember Maria\u2019s hospitality as all were invited to her home. In the early days of the war she immediately opened her large house to those displaced by Russia\u2019s invasion. As the IDPs moved on she would receive more. Ivan has helped Maria by suppling hygiene products, food and other items needed. As a consequence of this benevolence, Maria has become interested in the Church and her remarks to the group at last Sunday\u2019s lunch verbalized her appreciation. Ivan Mykhalovch has been staying at Maria\u2019s house since the war\u2019s beginning. He was in Vinnytsia and fled the ruin and eventually landed in Ivano-Frankivsk at Maria\u2019s. Ivan Mykhalovch is the accordion player that entertained us in the spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In our merry traveling band we have now picked up Marizza (or Sasha as she will be referenced at times\u2014sure hope you can keep all of these Ivans, Sashas, Tanyas, Marias etc. in their correct peg!). She is quietly assessing this bunch\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yesterday\u2019s worship was good not only for the common faith shared in those assembled to be a part, but it provided teaching opportunity. Valery was eagerly with us and carefully examining all things. When it came to Communion he asked me if he should or should not take it since he was not immersed. This opened the conversation to discuss the purpose of Communion. I replied to him that according to Scripture the only one to determine if he should take Communion is the individual\u2014no church hierarchy can deny Communion (1 Corinthians 11:28). Understanding this general point, I then discussed how Communion memorialized the death of Christ and the willing obedience of the Believer. Those who have fully obeyed Christ and who continue to \u201cwalk in the light\u201d (1 John 1:7-9) are able to choose to take Communion (I pointed out that one cannot be perfect but one can \u201cwalk in the light\u201d). After this he said, \u201cI do not think I should take Communion until I am immersed. Will that be ok with you?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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Gif and Valery are developing a good friendship. They are getting up early every morning a running for 4-5 kilometers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Well 2 weeks down and 2 to go! Today we arose to a cool fall temp and bright sunny day.  We attended the service at Church at 11AM.  There was nice attendance including some IDPs which Maria brought with her. She is looking hard for the Truth so please pray she will come to the decision to be immersed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After services 2 young girls came up and handed this sweet note. I love y\u2019all also you sweet children!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The plan tomorrow is to go Lysets and see Mayor Anatoli Romanovych and we will have another Alabama State flag presentation. Please keep our mission team in your prayers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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