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Thank you for allowing us to share this news from our nation. Your prayers and loving support are deeply appreciated as you continue to help us impact our homeland with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He is truly helping us to spread His love across Ukraine.
On September 11, in Kiev, our brothers and sisters took water baptism and made a covenant with God through total immersion in water. On September 12, Sunday, the central ministry took communion, during which for the first time the newly baptized took part. In the service, the new members were announced, who had joined us from other churches.
Conference in Bobrinetz
Pastor Vitaly Voznyuk, with his wife, Tatiana, ministers of the church "Emmanuel” visited a church in Kirovograd. Pastor Vitaly participated in a conference marking the third anniversary of the church.
School of Rhetoric
In September, the “Emmanuel Church “ hosted a three-day course of rhetoric. "Secrets of public speaking" was the topic of the course of rhetoric and Igor Kosovan taught this course. During the morning seminars, 60 people learned how to express their thoughts and build a sermon, as well as deliver their message to listeners. During each lesson, the theoretical knowledge was reinforced by practice as students demonstrated their homework, which all together they analyzed and evaluated. The students were very grateful to Igor Kosovan for the opportunity to learn the basics of public speaking.
Pastor Vitaly Voznyuk visited the USA and Canada
Pastor Vitaly visited Bishop John Doroshuk, who in late June, was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. However, by the grace of God and the prayers of the saints, Brother Ivan [John] is alive and in his later years (he is 71), he drives a tractor and a boss in his backyard. The brothers, along with Brother Ivan, are always in prayer thanking God for this miracle. At the Sunday service in the "Emmanuel Church" Pastor Vitaly passed on warm greetings from Brother Ivan to our congregation. We remain in prayers for complete healing and restoration of our dear brother.
Opening of the School “Renaissance to Life”
October 3, 2010, was the opening of the School, “Renaissance to Life.” At the first session, 20 people were in attendance, many of them students from the previous year, and six people came for their first time.
In the School, brothers and sisters opened their hearts, talking about problems that they encounter. The program will cover the period from October to mid-June, and opened in a warm and friendly atmosphere as we enjoyed hot tea and tasty cookies.
You may recall that the “Renaissance to Life” is a balanced program of biblical healing and restoration of identity for people affected by any kind of addiction, their families, survivors of physical or emotional abuse, divorce, abortion, rejection in a state of depression, suffering from loneliness, lost hope for the restoration of relationships in their family. Your prayers are appreciated as we continue ministering to the hurting and try to bring healing and restoration.
Vitaly Voznyuk took part in the Yalta Conference
Pastor Vitaly Voznyuk attended the annual conference in the southern regions of The United Church of God in Ukraine, of which he is the bishop.
The conference was held in Crimea, Krasnoperekopsk, the pastor of the church is Pribischuk Daniel. The conference brought together all the pastors of the union of the churches of the Crimea and southern Kherson region. The conference themed "Families in the Ministry" was attended by about 200 people.
Visit to Orphanage in the city of Nizhyn
In October, a team of 8 people went on a long-awaited trip to the orphanage in the beautiful ancient city of Nizhyn. Each trip brings both joy and sadness—Joy to present the children a living Jesus, to show them love and that they are not forgotten. They need God and us. We always enjoy playing with them, socializing and helping them to develop creatively. The sadness comes in parting because it is not known at what time the children will have to depart. They are there are usually for 3 months and then taken away to return with some family back home, or placed in an a different orphanage. So we leave knowing that perhaps we will never see them again, but knowing that Jesus works with their hearts.
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Harvest celebration
On October 9, 2010 thousands of members of the Church of Emmanuel, friends and visitors in the unity were thanking God for the wonderful gifts and a rich harvest of last year. Festively dressed singing in chorus praising God with songs, children from "Emmanuel" prepared the program, read poems and sang songs. On the feast of guests from city Bobrinec, about 90 people performed a chorus ensemble sopilok, brass band, male chorus, soloists, children recited poems and sang songs. The hall of the church was decorated with vegetables and fruits that God has blessed our brothers and sisters this year. Those who have no garden, bought products, cereals, candies, and brought conservation...Anything brought to the church after the service was delivered to needy families and orphanages. The end of the holiday was marked by a universal meal cooked on fire porridge with stewed meat, vegetables and pies baked by our sisters were a pleasant addition for the communion of all present.
“While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease.” Genesis 8
Support for older people
After the harvest festival in the church, brothers and sisters of charity service delivered baskets of vegetables, fruit, canned goods, cereals, sugar, flour—all these to the ones who need help. They were very appreciative of the gifts and lonely older sisters gladly and gratefully accepted the food and thanked God for the harvest and His care for them.
The harvest festival in the branches of "Emmanuel Church"
One brothers of our church, responsible for the home team in the township, along with five sisters and brothers, held a harvest festival. They explained the meaning of the holiday, made a prayer of gratitude to God for the fruits of this year, and blessed the harvest next year. "This group home is also a fruit, said the deacon of this ministry, Lyudmila Ovsyannikov, of the missionary program that pastor Vitaly Voznyuk introduced a year ago.”
Fastow, Kyiv region
October 16, 2010, Thanksgiving Day spent in Fastiv. Two years ago, a family of “Emmanuel Church,” Alexander and Lubov, have initiated a private group in Fastov. House for that gave sister, Svetlana. Deacon Love Ovsyannikov, as well as, the family had been obedient to the call of a pastor to send 500 pairs of the church to preach the Gospel. During this time, 5 people repented and were baptized, the two prepare for this rite. On this day, when God's people thanked God for the harvest, in the house sisters of Svetlana gathered 20 people. Of these, four have repented of their sins and accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.
Obukhovichi, Kyiv region
In June 2009, Obukhovichi, sister of "Emmanuel" Lydia Grazhevskaya, began to plant the Word of God, and to provide moral and spiritual assistance to their neighbors and relatives. In October 2010 was the first service in the village. This was a celebration of the harvest, at which the faithful thanked God for the fruit - the beginning of assembly, as well as, for what to serve them is the house that the Owners put into free lease for 5 years. Also, God bless them, having their hearts to repair the interior, as well as, the stove you can now gather in cold season. We had a busy month. God was with us.
Visit to orphanage city Nizhyn
Children are our heritage, but they all don’t have safe families. A large number of children do not live with families, but in orphanages and shelters. They also need our love, attention and care. In November, 9 people from “Emmanuel Church” once again visited the orphanage of the city Nizhyn. We held a puppet show and played different games. Small children were drawing, painting pictures, and older children were doing their hand cards. All our visits to the shelter are a holiday for the kids! They are interested in new people and new acquaintances. And a feast for us when they open their little hearts! We thank God for the opportunity to serve His little children!
Ordination in Chernigov
Pastor Vitaliy Voznyuk with his team of ministers visited the church in Chernigov, where was held ceremonial rite of ordination on November 6, 2010. On this day the Church of the “Resurrection and the Life” celebrated its 17 anniversary. Guests of the conference in honor of the 17th anniversaries were pastor of Good News Vitaliy Faliy from Kharkov. At the service was made a solemn rite of ordination of Pastor Dmitry Lisowski to the rank of senior pastor of the churches of the Chernihiv region. Together with his wife, Irina, pastor Dmitry promised before God and the church to serve and support the church.
Women's Meeting for Pastors' Wives
Pastor’s wives, bishops, women pastors and leaders of women's ministries from 26 cities of Ukraine, Belarus and Russia took part in this special meeting of women.
Message of pastor’s Tatiana Voznyuk for sisters was based on the book of Esther. At the end of the first block pastors Tatiana Voznyuk and Larissa Kernozhitsky (Minsk, Belarus) prayed with anointing oil for those who felt that their time has come for the ministry calling. The third block was a wonderful end of the meeting of women. It was the grand opening of the tea ceremony. The sisters sat at the elegantly decorated tables. Tatiana and Larissa responded to women's issues and some sisters testified about the changes that God has done in their lives after the prayers, performed for them during the previous women's conferences. The sisters left for their cities inspired to translate their calling and to ignite the sisters in their churches to do great things for our Lord.
Day of a Social Worker in City Lubny
A team of ministers from "Emmanuel Church" which always serves children from orphanages and shelters in the city Lubny were invited to celebrate the Day of a Social Worker in their city. Our team of 9 people went to the Poltava region, city Lubny. At this meeting we had the opportunity to take stock in the summer program and discuss plans and objectives to the next program that we plan to spend in the Summer of 2011. Children prepared for us an interesting congratulatory concert from which we were greatly delighted and have received lots of positive emotions. Together with children we spent a wonderful day!
Regional Conference of the Transcarpathian Region
The first day of service were sent to pastors and leaders, where they shared their experiences, revelations, blessings that God sends in their lives and their churches. Word mentoring partnership was shared Bishop Vitaliy Voznyuk. Instruction word was by Bishop Yuri Bigun. There was also a performance team of children from the orphanage from Perechyn.
People from “Emmanuel Church” visited Israel
In mid-November, a mission trip of priests from "Emmanuel Church" visited Israel. Pastor Dmitry Lisowski and Jerry Chalk, as well as, a minister of the church attended by Dmitry Karpov held service in the Israel churches in the city of Bat Yam, and Safed.
“It was a wonderful time we spent in the Holy Land,” says Dmitry Lisowski. “We were able to visit many places where were served Lord Jesus, the apostles, the prophets and the great biblical men of God. God has opened doors for us to preach the Gospel to Jews and Arabs. Our goals were not only to support our brothers and sisters in Israel in the middle of those persecutions and difficulties they are experiencing in their life and ministry, but also inspire and motivate the execution order of Christ to bring the Gospel and spread the kingdom of God throughout the earth. On the home groups in the Messianic churches, God has given us the opportunity to share our vision and to testify what the Lord is doing in Ukraine. Also, we have fellowship with pastors and priests of Israel. Let God's peace be upon the Holy Land, and salvation extended to all the scope of this blessed and God's chosen country.“
Anniversary of the church in Vorzel
Also, in November, a branch of the "Emmanuel Church" in Vorzel, the Kiev region, celebrated its first anniversary. On 26 November in the church hall, Vorzel prepared for the solemn service. Ministry was led in charge of Vorzel Paul Mayorenko, there were also brothers and sisters from “Emmanuel Church.” Youth ministries was not indifferent and helped to conduct evangelism and served as their personal testimonies. The atmosphere was really festive and our hearts were filled with joy and thanksgiving to God for His blessings and His presence in the ministry of the church. Two sisters who came from the sanatorium Vorzel which is located next door to our church gave their lives to Jesus Christ. After graduating from serving the church, we gathered for a sweet table where we were approached by new people with whom we spoke, interviewed and prayed.
Leadership School
From November 1 to December 2, 2010, the Leadership School was held in the Emmanuel Church. All the meetings were led by Pastor Vitaly Voznyuk. The main objectives of the School were to equip and train the new leaders for the ministry to people, to discover the leadership qualities in them, and to confirm their calling and their ministry. 97 students received Certificates of Graduation. We certainly commend these brothers and sisters for completing leadership training to proceed with the ministry in Ukraine. And we ask for your continued prayers that we may reach our nation with the saving love of Jesus Christ.
Meeting of the Ministers
On December 25, 2010, the Christmas Day, a special celebration meeting for the pastors, deacons, and the church leaders was held. Pastor wished the ministers of other churches Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Those present at the meeting were 33 pastors (including church partners from different cities of Ukraine), 49 deacons, and 173 church leaders. Pastor Vitaly has pronounced a prayer of blessing and gave small gifts to those present.
Testimony Service
On December 26, 2010, at the Emmanuel Church, each person had an opportunity to thank God for His special touch to their destiny this year. During two main services, over 50 people gave thanks to the Lord. The Internet broadcast audience and the TBN viewers participated as well.
Here are some of the testimonies. One family was given an apartment; after much prayer a new church was planted in the city of Vorzel; God has rescued a house from fire; God healed a serious heart disease; God rescued a house from the fire and a husband who was there; after trying to conceive for 17 years, God has given a child; in every missionary trip, the financial security was provided miraculously; God has healed from veinous ulcers on the legs; God has given an opportunity to pay the car credit loan; God has healed a son of one woman, who was born premature, now the child is more than 6 months old, developing physically well completely caught up with his peers; God has healed from the stones in the hepatic ducts; God saved a family from divorce, the husband came to the Lord, his wife was baptized and healed of allergies; God has resolved a housing problem; God has healed from a tumor. Yet many more testimonies were shared as a thanksgiving to the Lord as we rejoiced with all of these.
The Indians Invaded the Church!
Early January 2011, the “Emmanuel” Church was full of some strange characters–mainly Indians–of all kinds of ages and heights. In the central hall of the church, there were two huts five meters each. The participants of this children’s camp were ages 8 to 13.
More than 60 children in one day and a half have turned into “almost” real Indians. Their faces were painted, and the feathers were sticking out of their hair. Two teams -“Pioneers” and “Rangers”– have had two unforgettable days. There were competitions, warm handshakes, joined construction work, skill tests, treasure hunt, and even a meeting with a real Indian. The camp has made this winter vacation truly memorable.
Christmas Service
The sermon by Pastor Vitaly has proclaimed the Good News that Jesus, the Son of God, was born to fulfill God’s plan of salvation from eternal death to all, who believe in Him. At the end of the sermon, there was an altar call. 10 people gave their lives to the Lord. Vitaly has invited all the children in the church to come up front for the prayer of blessing. About 200 children were prayed for and blessed. They were overjoyed, when each one of them received a package of sweets.
Christmas service will always be the most special one. It always brings warmth and love. After all, it is one of the main Christian holidays.
Children from Gogoliv Heard the Good News!
The celebration for children was organized in the village of Gogoliv, Kiev area, where 120 children ages 5 to 15 watched a Christmas play, which was organized by the “Emmanuel” church members. About 30 adults also heard about Jesus’ birth and God’s plan of salvation for each person. Each child received a package of sweets. Each person was invited to attend the Bible Study, which takes place every Saturday in the local Community Hall.
Gifts for the Needy Children
People from the “Emmanuel” Church put many gifts under the Tree of Blessings. The Charity Ministry and the volunteers from the church have carried gifts to the following places: a boarding school for mentally retarded children - 89 children; a boarding school in Kiev - 70 children; "ОХМАТДЕТ" hospital - 20 children (with AIDS); School #152 - 135 children; Club in village Gavronshchina - 60 children; Children's home "Ark" - 20 children; Children's home "Hope" - 19 children; Children's shelter (Nizhyn) - 29 children; Children's home "Hope" (Lubny) - 15 children; Children's home "Bethlehem" (Ternopol) - 25 children; Children's home (Krasnoarmeysk) - 15 children.
Thank you so much for all your prayers! God bless you very much!
Love and Blessings from Your Partners in the Harvest,
Bishop Vitaly Voznuyk
