We visited two small villages that have sprung up in the fringe area of radiation during the past ten years.  This area is beautiful with large elm, cottonwood, willow, red barked pine, and birch trees as well as all of the green vegetation of grass and vines which all together produce a real luxuriance.  The people in these areas are again as poor or poorer than those we visited yesterday.  Everyone has a garden of potatoes, cabbage, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and peppers.

The whole village turned out in both the morning site and the afternoon location; they all heard the gospel and most repeated the prayer of repentance aloud in the assemblies.  It was a heart warming event.  Adele R. talked with one lady who was wearing a fifteen year old bracelet, just like we were giving out today to explain the plan of salvation with colors.  She had been given the bracelet by someone who had heard a presentation way back then!  I always encourage the children to show off their bracelet and tell others about Jesus’ love.  Thank you for your prayers on our behalf and for Sergey (from last March ministry) who continues to improve.  One of our team will be visiting with him in person after we finish here.

Tomorrow we know about the first place we will visit:

Friday, June 19 - Baby Home

The Ukrainian government assists these orphanages for babies up to age 3 or 4, and loving care givers try to supply the attention that these little ones need, but in truth there is seldom an abundance of food and milk.  The food supplies we deliver to these places is greatly appreciated.  This particular Baby Home has 76 children under age 4 who are cared for by a huge staff of 253 men and women who need to know Jesus!  Pray for our sensitivity to the needs of these adults.

Saturday, Jun 20 – Church Action with a Kiev Church and delivery of food bags to poor families.  Pray that the “flour and oil” we bring these families will see them through and physically demonstrate the love of Jesus.