Posted by Al Roesner on Monday, May 6, 2013

Our third week here started with Easter Sunday, as per the Eastern Orthodox calender observed here in the Ukraine. Great news abounded. The lady who prayed to received Christ at the park on Saturday came, and after church, had a lengthy conversation with Nate and Diana and indicated a strong interest in growing spiritually. PTL! Another person who has attended a few times in the past prayed to receive Christ. PTL again! Two Muslims that we met at the park on Saturday also came; although they remained outside and did not attend the service, they had a lengthy conversation with the pastor and others and seemed to be open to the gospel. Another PTL! Please pray for open hearts and the Lord's will in all of these people's lives.

In other news, Marcia conducted Sunday School with the six children that attended. After church, the entire congregation stayed for Easter dinner and fellowship. Our palatal adventure continued with an Ukrainian meat and cheese sandwich, an Ukrainian salad, sushi, a side that had some sort of a crab meat mixture inside a 2 to 3 inch diameter pastry shell, and for dessert, Ukrainian Easter bread. Hopefully, we'll be able to post pictures later.

After church, we went to Pastor Victor's house, mainly just relaxing, hanging out, having devotions and discussing church-related issues, and eating pizza.

This week's plans include visiting an orphanage today and Thursday, doing and outreach in a school on Tuesday and Wednesday. Evening activities include a women's bible study (during which time the guys may go bowling), baby sitting for a parents' night out, and midweek service. Also on the agenda is an opportunity to go shopping.