Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised. (Hebrews 10:35-36 ESV)
Итак не оставляйте упования вашего, которому предстоит великое воздаяние. Терпение нужно вам, чтобы, исполнив волю Божию, получить обещанное; (К Евреям 10:35-36 Russian)
Тож не відкидайте відваги своєї, бо має велику нагороду вона. Бо вам терпеливість потрібна, щоб Божу волю вчинити й прийняти обітницю. (Евреи 10:35-36 Ukrainian)
No perdáis pues vuestra confianza, que tiene grande remuneración de galardón: Porque la paciencia os es necesaria; para que, habiendo hecho la voluntad de Dios, obtengáis la promesa. (Hebreos 10:35-36 Spanish)
Most Holy and Merciful God, our Dear Heavenly Father ~ we praise you for making it possible for us to enjoy another day of life with loved ones, good friends in the faith, and friends in our communities. Give us wisdom and patience so that we will be joyful even in times of severe hardship, and be faithful in carrying out your will for our lives so that we will enter our heavenly home as we trust and obey Christ our Lord. In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
There was a story on one of the local Mykolayiv TV channels yesterday about some boys who wandered out onto the frozen river. They came upon a place that looked like the ice was thin. Then they apparently began tamping on the ice to test how hard it was frozen. Then they fell in the frigid water! They all got out safely and in their frozen and wet clothing made it to their homes and hospital where they were receiving care. After seeing that report, I decided to walk up to the river and see just how frozen it was. From the top of the bank near the location of the regional and city government buildings, there is a street that is winding down to the river. Boys were skiing and sledding down this steep incline and seemed to having the time of their lives. Obviously there is not much traffic of boats or ships up the channel these days. This area is also the location of one of the important shipyards here in Nikolaev. The pedestrian bridge makes it possible for people to walk from a residential area north of the river into the center of the city. It is also a place where many newlyweds go for photographs. 
Итак не оставляйте упования вашего, которому предстоит великое воздаяние. Терпение нужно вам, чтобы, исполнив волю Божию, получить обещанное; (К Евреям 10:35-36 Russian)
Тож не відкидайте відваги своєї, бо має велику нагороду вона. Бо вам терпеливість потрібна, щоб Божу волю вчинити й прийняти обітницю. (Евреи 10:35-36 Ukrainian)
No perdáis pues vuestra confianza, que tiene grande remuneración de galardón: Porque la paciencia os es necesaria; para que, habiendo hecho la voluntad de Dios, obtengáis la promesa. (Hebreos 10:35-36 Spanish)
Most Holy and Merciful God, our Dear Heavenly Father ~ we praise you for making it possible for us to enjoy another day of life with loved ones, good friends in the faith, and friends in our communities. Give us wisdom and patience so that we will be joyful even in times of severe hardship, and be faithful in carrying out your will for our lives so that we will enter our heavenly home as we trust and obey Christ our Lord. In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Yesterday on one of my excursions through the city, I noticed some young folks having fun with a friendly snow ball fight.
The stamina and dogged determination of the local artists to sell their wares regardless of rain, sleet or snow always amazes me. As I passed this area near the central park yesterday, I overheard some haggling over one painting that resulted in the artist and customer with satisfaction in the end. This always makes me wonder why we don’t have more determined workers for the Lord who will keep up the good fight of faith no matter what the conditions or the opposition. Let us pray for a great revival of evangelism in all countries of the world!
There was a story on one of the local Mykolayiv TV channels yesterday about some boys who wandered out onto the frozen river. They came upon a place that looked like the ice was thin. Then they apparently began tamping on the ice to test how hard it was frozen. Then they fell in the frigid water! They all got out safely and in their frozen and wet clothing made it to their homes and hospital where they were receiving care. After seeing that report, I decided to walk up to the river and see just how frozen it was. From the top of the bank near the location of the regional and city government buildings, there is a street that is winding down to the river. Boys were skiing and sledding down this steep incline and seemed to having the time of their lives. Obviously there is not much traffic of boats or ships up the channel these days. This area is also the location of one of the important shipyards here in Nikolaev. The pedestrian bridge makes it possible for people to walk from a residential area north of the river into the center of the city. It is also a place where many newlyweds go for photographs. 
After the closing bell of the banking establishments, our sharp English student Ludmila was able to take some time out of her busy schedule to resume her studies of English using the Bible and the WEI lessons. As always, she had insightful comments and questions. From the 32 people that we previously had studying with us, so far we have 9 that we can count on to continue their studies. Some of the others will trickle back in. Soon, we will resume our advertising and that will hopefully produce more students who have interest in English and the Bible. Thank you for the prayers.
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