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George Repetski
A Lifetime of Ministry with GMM
I well remember the day back in
February of 1971. Lucille and I flew
western
to
Toronto
from
the
had
Good News from Belarus
At a recent bap
tismal service con
received a children's
Bible,
it
and
God. However, as he
read
became meaningless
for him without God. On one occasion he appeared
at Good News Church's service and accepted
Jesus as personal Savior. Unfortunately, his parents
opposed him being baptized. Half a year ago he
wanted to be baptized but did not go through with it
because he feared them. But at the most recent
Christmas baptism
IMPORTANT MEETING
Bible in use.
FUTURE BOOK
Living Memorials
In memory of / Given by
Michael Tarasiuk
Vi Tarasiuk
Ruthann Tarasiuk
Benjamin Bajenski
Sherry & Lacy L. Hall
Ethel Worsham
Wallace Worsham
Sarah Redlich
Sandra Worsham
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Tel. (905)564-3578
Fax. (905) 564-6732
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program or project will be used as designated with the understanding that when the need for such a program or project has been met, or cannot be completed for
any reason determined by the organization, the remaining restricted contributions will be used where needed most.
appeared.
What is the present situ
ation in starting new church
Odessa.
However,
our
northwestern
part of
Ukraine, called Volyn. It
was here that through the
efforts Ivan Prokhanov, the
leader
of
the
Russian
Evangelical
Christian
statue of Ukrainian hero in center of Kyiv
es in the countries that
movement, many new
came out of the USSR? It varies. In some it is still
churches were started. Last September one of them
easier to begin new works, even with the help of
in Kovel celebrated its 100^^ anniversary. Last year
outside missions, while in others we see greater
we shared with you how from this central church in
restrictions. One of the countries that presently
Kovel new churches emerged. We are helping in
shows greater freedom is Ukraine. Our friends there
these newly developing churches.
tell us that at this time there is full freedom to start
The Turysk Church is one of them. In more
and grow new churches. Why? This is partially
recent years a second congregation was launched
recently wrote:
"Some things have changed in our church's life.
IS
this time owe $5,900. We believe the Lord will help
us pay for it.
Beginning in February, we plan to begin renova
tion work on the church facility. We need to remove
the old roof covering, lift some walls and lay down a
new roof. All of this is extremely expensive and diffi
cult work, but we believe that with the Lord we can
do this.
in the Lord.
HE HAS RISEN!
'Do not be afraid for I know that you are
looking for Jesus...
He is not here, He has risen!"
Living H/lemon'ais
In memory of / Given by
John K. Huk
Benjamin Bajenski
Betty Trumpore
Paul Nourse
Benjamin Bajenski
Eva Nourse
Pauline Posnikoff
Tel. (905)564-3578
Fax. (905) 564-6732
Notice: Spending of funds is confined to programs and projects approved by the organization. Each restricted contribution designated towards such an approved
program or projectwill be used as designated with the understanding that when the need forsuch a programor projecthas been met, or cannot be completedfor
anyreason determined by the organization, the remaining restricted contributions will be usedwhere neededmost.
March - April 2009
March 2009
Ten year old Nikita was shy and reluctant toparticipate inany competitive games oractivities.
Hewas also deafin one ear. His grandmother had traveled with him from Kaliningrad, Russia to
Ostroda, Poland sothat hecould attend a Bible camp. I found out later that heloved music and
had played the violin since he was five. He came to camp without a relationship with Jesus.
On the first night ofcamp we gave the children a name tag with their name written on it in both
Russian and English. This helps them toidentify itifthey do not speak English and ithelps the
English-speaking counselors begin to know the youth's names at least in English.
Nikita had lost his name tag but I had found it. My only problem was he had not had his name
written down on his name tag in English. I was trying to pronounce his name with my limited
knowledge ofthe Russian characters. I got the N, the Kand the Tright but my vowels were a
little shaky. He recognized his name tag and came to me to receive it. He thanked me with the
only two English words he knew and my name, "Thank you, David." We became fnends for the
duration of camp.
Through the course ofthe camp, Nikita attended all the Bible classes but not all the outdoor
recreational activities. He did find his way tothe "Main Event" each evening where he enjoyed
the music and the large group games. On the final day, atthe conclusion ofthe last Bible class,
Nikita made a first time decision togive his life over toGod and His purposes. He went home to
Kaliningrad with his grandmother a believer in Jesus.
Nikita came to camp because someone covered his expenses. Otherwise, he would not have been
able to attend. He found salvation through Jesus at Camp Ostroda. We are praying for 40 more^
youth to be able to find theu* way to Camp Ostroda this summer. The cost ofcamp for 2009 will
be$150 for ten days inOstroda. Remarkably, this is less expensive than itwas last summer.
Would vou be willing to assistone vouth in attending camp in Ostroda. Poland? Your gift is tax
deductible. Just follow the instructions below and place intheenvelope provided. If you are
able to do so, we would like to follow up by sending you a picture ofone ofthe campers (after the
camp has taken place) so that you can pray for them over the next year. The camp takes place
June 13-22,2009. Your prayers during this time would also be cherished. (Colossians 4:2)
God has opened adoor for His Word to go forth. We are preparing to walk through that door.
Thank youfor helping us to accomplish His purposes.
Yes, I want to assist one youth to attend Bible Camp inCamp Ostroda.
I would like to assist
(number ofyouth) youth to attend Camp Ostroda.
One for $150, Two for $300, Three for $450, Tenfor $1500
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