Greetings, Brothers and Sisters!
Current Situation in Ukraine
As of October and early November, the situation in Ukraine remains unchanged. Russia continues its intensive attacks across the country, primarily targeting the energy infrastructure, and unfortunately, they are succeeding. These strikes have also caused significant civilian casualties. Regrettably, we do not yet see a resolution to this crisis. However, we hold hope that the change in leadership in the United States may influence the situation in Ukraine positively. Please continue to pray for the end of this war and for God’s intervention.
Updates from the Bible Institute
The Bible Institute is functioning well. Students have returned from their practical assignments after their break. Here are the highlights:
• Vadim in Poltava: Brother Vadim has started preaching in Poltava. He is conducting classes with a good number of attendees.
• Maxim in Bila Tserkva: Brother Maxim is assisting Konstantin with preaching in Bila Tserkva. Additionally, he is actively engaged in humanitarian work. His responsibilities include organizing lessons, recording sessions, and distributing food packages.
• Nikolai in Poltava: Brother Nikolai conducted his practical assignment independently from Vadim in another congregation in Poltava. This congregation has a strong youth presence, and Nikolai successfully conducted lessons there.
Currently, Vladimir Pazy is teaching the course on The Book of Acts. Next week, I will begin teaching First and Second Thessalonians. We have also started drafting the schedule for the next semester, and I will soon provide updates on the subjects for which we need teachers.
Churches of Christ in Ukraine
The work in the Churches of Christ across Ukraine remains stable:
• Humanitarian aid is being distributed.
• Some locations have witnessed baptisms, for which we give thanks to God.
While the long-term effectiveness of this method remains to be seen, people willingly come for aid and stay to hear God’s Word.
We are immensely grateful to:
• Brethren from Romania, who frequently visit and assist the church in Chernivtsi.
• Brethren from the United States, who continue to find the financial resources needed to support these projects.
Personal Update
My family and I remain in Germany, waiting for the war to end. I have started learning German, and I am making good progress.
In addition, I am leading a small home Bible study group here, composed of Ukrainian refugees from Kharkiv. Please pray for these individuals, that they may come to Christ. If they do, there is hope for church growth in Kharkiv once the war is over.
Thank you for your prayers and support for the work of the Bible Institute and the Churches in Ukraine. Your contributions make a significant difference in these challenging times.
May God bless you abundantly.
Your brother in Christ,
Denis Sopelnik