WORD OF THE DAY - Wednesday 23 November 2011 from Nikolaev, Ukraine

Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1 Thessalonians 5:18 ESV) 

За все благодарите: ибо такова о вас воля Божия во Христе Иисусе. (1-е Фессалоникийцам 5:18 Russian)

Дякуйте Богові при всіх обставинах, бо саме так Господь хоче, щоб ви жили в Христі Ісусі. (1 Солунци 5:18 Ukrainian ERV)

Our Dear Father in Heaven ~ Thank you for this wonderful day that runs over with countless blessings from your wise providential care for your creation. We are most grateful that we have been given the opportunity to sow seeds of the gospel so that other people in the world may be saved by obeying Jesus Christ. In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

We are extremely happy to be back in Nikolaev, Ukraine. Thanks to those of you who have been praying to God about our journey. We had a comfortable flight and never missed a connection. Unfortunately, we didn't arrive back in time for our Wednesday evening Bible study, but we talked to some members and since it is cold and dark around 5.00 PM, we'll have meetings for those who can come at 16.00. This is what we do for our elderly members who must ride public transportation and don't like to be on those busses and bus stops after dark. It worked out well last year. Galina and I hang around until 18.00 which is the time we have advertised in case a visitor comes by.

Thursday 25 November 2010 from Montgomery, Alabama

"The First Thanksgiving" Brownscombe - Jennie Agusta Brownscombe

Many people in the United States of America, Canada, and several other countries pause today and give thanks to God Almighty for the blessings of freedom and His providence that anticipates our physical and spiritual needs. Christians around the world constantly give thanks for our freedom in Christ that makes it possible to live with hope and without fear in a world where the devil influences many people to tremble before tyrants. Thank you for your prayers as we thank God for our blessed opportunity to share the gospel with many people. Galina and I greet our many friends who do not live in America, and wish you a day filled with love, joy, peace and hope as you continue to turn your hearts to Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. (1 Thessalonians 5:18)

За все благодарите: ибо такова о вас воля Божия во Христе Иисусе. (1-е Фессалоникийцам 5:18 Russian)

Подяку складайте за все, бо така Божа воля про вас у Христі Ісусі. (1 Солунци 5:18 Ukrainian)

Dad gracias en todo; porque esta es la voluntad de Dios para con vosotros en Cristo Jesús. (1 Tesalonicenses 5:18 Spanish)

Most Kind and Holy God, our Dear Heavenly Father ~ Thank you for the unspeakable joy we feel as we count our many blessings on this day of thanksgiving even as we do each day. Bless our brothers and sisters in Christ around the world who also give thanks for their special place in your eternal Kingdom. Give us wisdom and courage so that we will begin to make a fresh appeal to all people to accept Jesus as their Lord before it is too late. In Christ name we pray, Amen.