They refused to listen and failed to remember the miracles you performed among them. They became stiff-necked and in their rebellion appointed a leader in order to return to their slavery. But you are a forgiving God, gracious and merciful slow to anger and abounding in love. Therefore you did not desert them. (Nehemiah 9:17)
Most Holy and Kind God, our Merciful Father in Heaven ~ Thank you for the joy that we experience on this new day as we consider the wonders of your creation and the care for all creatures down to the most minute detail. Help us not to be hoodwinked by those who would carry us back into the slavery of sin. Renew our faith as we study and obey Christ Jesus - the true Captain of our souls who will never mislead us or point us in the wrong direction. In Jesus name, Amen.
God answers our prayers for new people to visit our meetings. Valentina came last night (Tuesday) after traveling about 75 miles by bus. She also heard about us from the letter that Alexander Prokopchuk's response team mailed out announcing our meetings. They sent letters to 70 people who live in the Nikolaev region, not only the city, suggesting that they visit our meetings. All these people watch Alexander's excellent program that has coverage all over Ukraine each Sunday morning at 7.45. His broadcasts are simple, heartwarming and to the point in explaining God's message of hope and salvation. He makes constant reference to the Bible as the source of authority. Valentina occasionally visits Nikolaev and enthusiastically told us before she left that she will always attend our services when she visits the city. She lives in a small farming village. We gave her some literature to complement what she already received from the Church of Christ broadcast. Several of the children who attended our "Bible Camp" a few weeks ago also appeared about half-way through our meeting. They asked "is it open"? They are so cute, and explained that they had their parents’ permission to be there. These are some who did not make it the final day to receive their free Children's Bible. They patiently sat through about 15 minutes of my preaching while thumbing through their children's Bible. During the day we walked many more miles in search of a new meeting place. We believe we have identified one, and will meet with some people at 08.00 this morning for further discussion. Please keep this work in your prayers as well as other efforts that are being put forth to spread the gospel.
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