Another parable he spoke to them; “The kingdom of heaven is like yeast, which a woman took and mixed into three measures of flour, until the whole batch was leavened.” (Matthew 13:33)
Our Dear Heavenly Father ~ Thank you for the startling abundance of blessings on this new day that arrives with new challenges to our faith and perseverance. Give us wisdom to perceive and apply the truth that Jesus teaches regarding the powerful influence of the church when we eagerly carry the message of salvation to all people of the world. Renew our confidence in the belief that when people sincerely obey the gospel, their lives are positively changed forever as they follow Jesus as Lord. In Christ name we pray, Amen.
Иную притчу сказал Он им: Царство Небесное подобно закваске, которую женщина, взяв, положила в три меры муки, доколе не вскисло всё. (От Матфея 13:33 Russian)
We had 20 people in our worship services yesterday! Afolabi gave up his seat and stood for most of the service. This was the first Sunday that we had that many to assemble to worship God and hear the message of the gospel. Yuri and Sveta the owners of a small dairy farm about an hour's drive away were with us again. Before our worship, Yuri told about their experience at a seminar conducted by a church of Christ in Donetsk where Alexander Prokopchuk preaches. The seminar was held in the historic city of Feodosia. That is in Crimea. Alexander also has a weekly TV broadcast that goes to all of Ukraine. Natalya, whom we met at our old location, came with her husband and they brought her friend Evgenia. Zhenya 'came forward' at the conclusion of the service and we studied with her for almost 2 hours. This young woman recently read all of the New Testament and the Psalms and is sincerely seeking the truth. We have another appointment with her this afternoon. Before the worship services, we had 4 children that attended our Sunday morning Bible class. They asked if they could stay for the worship. They assured us that they have their parents’ permission. Prior to the service, each one of them recited their memory verse for yesterday. It was a moving moment. We have much activity planned for this week. Your prayers are very important.
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