Update from the Ukrainian Border...
Shalom, dear Jerry! Today, our church held a festive service dedicated to the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Therefore, I congratulate you and Sue once again with the words: CHRIST IS RISEN! TRULY RESURRECTED! The Lord has already made sure that you have a good place to live in Kharkiv. If all goes well, you will live in the apartment with Anya, as last time. The owners of this apartment, Vitaly and Nadia, are still in the USA with their children. Therefore, you will live not far from us. How was the question resolved with the arrival of Lev? If he cannot come to Kharkiv, we will have to find an interpreter. Please write so that we know in advance. I have a desire for you to preach on Sunday, May 12 in our church. Is it possible to write you into the sermon schedule for this day? Lena and I really want to meet you, but we are worried about your safety and the safety of your companions. Currently, the city of Kharkiv is under fire every day and every night. Today, despite the holiday, war criminals from Russia shelled our city twice - in the morning during the service and also in the afternoon. By the grace of God, He protects us and other believers until the present time. But this does not exclude the application of security measures. We love you, pray for you and wish you God's blessings, God's protection and understanding of His will in your life. Your brother in Jesus, Gennadii
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Sometimes when I use scripture to encourage, I think have I ever been in your shoes? Nonetheless, The Word of God stands on its own. There is nothing written that does not carry weight. The weight of The One who created everything that HAS been created. The One who formed us with His own Hands and breathed His own breath into us. The One who loved us enough to go beyond death, and carried the weight of our past, present, and future sins. And so: [Jerry you're younger than Methuselah ;-) so I'm applying this verse]:
Jeremiah 1:7-9
7 But the Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am too young.’ You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you. 8 Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the Lord.
9 Then the Lord reached out his hand and touched my mouth and said to me, “I have put my words in your mouth."
I am praying for your travels, communications and safety. I am praying that those in Ukraine would sense God’s supreme presence. And I am praying for the wars to end.
This our prayer for our dear brothers there. ♥️
2 Corinthians 4:8–10 “We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies.”
Out love and prayers go with with you.
What a blessing that the Lord has preserved the apartment Anya lives in! Thank you Lord for all Your provision, Holy Spirit guidance and love ❤️
Jerry and Rolfe,
I have been in prayer for you since you left over crossing the border. Praying favor. Will be glad to hear from you when you are with Dr. LEV. YES concerned about your safe in Kharkov. Will keep looking on the blog daily Jerry. Love Marilyn