Hello Missionary Peter,
I am so happy to continue reporting about Italian ministry. Praise God I am going to share only good news!
Every Wednesday we have a group Bible study in our apartment, and I take turn with my roommate Sasha to prepare God's word. I like UBF style very much, and I prepare Bible study and take questions from our website. I also try to prepare the passage from Sunday worship service, so I am using many sources including Kiev UBF website.
As I said last time, I had taken the responsibility for establishing a praise team for those who want to play a guitar but don't know how. Praise God for 2-3 people who are willing to learn. Few times we had Bible study after the practice. Concerning English Club, (we had two meetings) the volunteers came to be unreliable. We have to pray more for this. I continue to actively study the Bible with brother Vova, and with shepherd Noah, but sometimes we miss our Bible study. I pray that we all may have an opportunity to be faithful in doing Bible study.
These days, I have been reading a lot. Mostly it is Christian literature and foreign language study manual. For my science work, I read less but think a lot. Due to mental stress I have headache. God gave me wisdom to observe a fast at evenings, and now I am feeling wonderful and am losing weight.
Yesterday I went to Venice with my brothers in Christ to help one church, which is going through some difficulties to hold a Sunday worship service.
I would like to congratulate all of you with the birth of our Savior and Lord Jesus! I wish that our church may be lead by the Holy Spirit, and that everyone can have a personal and sincere relationship with God!
Most likely I will stay at Italy in order not to interrupt my working process (it is hard to return to research work after having a long vacation). I got a new scientific adviser, and we began kind of new research. The Lord blessed me to pass a theory part of a driver exam in Italian. I have to pass a practical part still.
This past fall I was lucky to attend three times Hillsongs Christian concerts. I believe that's all news that I have. If I forgot something, I will tell it next time. Thank you for your love and care!
Prayer topics:
1. To remain faithful to established ministry.
2. To raise Jesus' disciples.
3. Spiritual growth.
4. To finish thesis writing.
5. To establish a house church.
In Christ, missionary Anton
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