We see how God works through simple things—making dumplings, sharing breakfast, walking in the mountains, praying over the phone. He uses everything to reach the human heart.
I thank everyone who prays for and supports this ministry. Your prayers are the strength that moves us forward. May the Lord bless you for your faithfulness, your involvement, and your love for God’s work.
This month, we once again held a women’s breakfast. The theme of the gathering was: “What does God think about wealth and poverty?” The atmosphere was wonderfully warm and simple. The women opened up, shared their stories, laughed and cried. We came to the conclusion that a relationship with God is far more important than material wealth.
After the meeting, one woman said, “Only now did I realize that God had been near me all this time—I just didn’t notice.” For words like these, it was worth all the preparation and prayer.
At this stage, it is very important for me to obtain a driver’s license. This will significantly facilitate our ministry. Renting a car is much cheaper than using taxis. Public transportation is time-consuming and not always safe. Please help me raise $700 to obtain the license. This is our greatest current need and our prayer to God.
One of the highlights of the month was a women’s breakfast, where two new participants joined us. We talked about how God is at work in our lives and why it is so important to turn specifically to Jesus. In today’s world, it’s becoming popular to seek help from “the universe,” from within oneself, or from a psychologist. But we discussed how all these paths are ultimately deceptive. Only Jesus Christ is the true Healer of souls. Only in Him do we find real peace and rest.
Many women shared personal testimonies of how God had spoken into their lives in supernatural ways. These were touching moments that showed just how close the Lord is to each of us.
Our Saturday children’s gatherings also continue. This month, we introduced a new format: after the lesson, we now read a short Bible passage together with the parents and discuss what God is saying to us through His Word. Another mother and child joined us recently, and I rejoice at how the Lord is gently leading and expanding this ministry.
We also had many personal meetings this month — times when we simply prayed for one another, giving our worries and burdens to the Lord. In such moments, it becomes so clear that “the Lord is near to all who call on Him.”
Thank you so much for your prayerful and financial support!
Once I met a woman named Anur. She told me her story: “I didn’t understand,” she said, “why, despite having everything, I felt such dissatisfaction, even melancholy…” She came across a book about Christ, and God began to speak to her. She repented. Later, her husband did too. They became fervent Christians and boldly shared about Christ with others. Soon, other believers began to gather around them — a small, living ministry was born. Unfortunately, this fervor did not last long.
One by one, people began to fall away. Crisis came. God began to convict Anur and her husband of how they conducted their business. They decided not to participate in dishonest dealings. Since then, their financial situation deteriorated. Her husband became disillusioned, and prayer faded. Anur also began to drift away from God. She started seeking answers in numerology, horoscopes, psychology, but found no peace.
Now, we often talk and pray together with Anur. I see how God is touching her heart again. She admits that she needs God more than ever before. But she also honestly says that she does not want to completely give up her previous interests. Her heart is at a crossroads, but I believe — the Lord will not abandon her. I earnestly ask you to continue praying for me!
I have great expectations for 2025 and believe that the Lord has something special in store for Lebanon and all who live here. This month has been filled with events, meetings, and opportunities to serve people.
One of the most joyful moments was the visit of a family couple. For a week, we worked together for God’s Kingdom and had the chance to serve others.
One of the warmest and most memorable moments was a soap-making workshop. It not only gave women the opportunity to learn a new craft but also created a space for communication, friendship, and trust. We met new women, heard their stories, and shared the love of Jesus Christ. Some were familiar faces, but this gathering brought us even closer.
Many shared that in the busyness of daily life, they rarely have time for socializing. For some, this workshop was a rare chance to step out of their routine and be among like-minded people. One young woman, who recently moved to Lebanon, admitted that for the first time, she felt like she was among “her own people”—with those who speak her native language.
I met two girls through social media, and we often got together. I tried to be a friend to them while praying and asking the Holy Spirit to guide our interactions so I could witness to them. Every time I attempted to share my faith, they listened but showed no interest, and the conversation would shift in another direction. I handed the situation over to God and continued to pray for them, trusting that the Lord would open their hearts at the right moment.
One day, we met again, and one of the girls mentioned that she wanted to have faith in God but found it difficult and had many questions. A few days later, I suggested we meet personally to discuss faith openly. I shared that Jesus loves her and answered her questions. At the end of our conversation, I gave her a Bible, which she accepted with great joy. Her journey of faith is just beginning, but I believe that Jesus will touch her heart, and she will reconcile with Him. Please pray for this girl named Kenji.
In previous letters, I wrote about a girl who was suspected of having cancer and asked for prayers for her. I want to share the continuation of her story. I met Natasha through social media. One day, she called me and said she was in the hospital. When I arrived to visit her, she was very weak, pale, and had great difficulty moving. She was in a serious condition, but the doctors couldn’t diagnose her. During the diagnostic process, she was diagnosed with lung cancer, and a biopsy was taken to confirm it. Together with Natalia, we began to pray for her complete recovery and healing. Some time later, the test results came back, and the diagnosis was not confirmed. When she was transferred to another hospital, the new doctors reviewed all her tests, and although dark spots were clearly visible on the scans, the fresh tests were clean. She has now been discharged and is fully recovering. The Lord has shown His mercy once again and healed this girl. Thank you, Jesus, that the power of His Blood is still at work in us today, for “by His wounds we are healed” (Isaiah 53:5).
Thank you for praying for the ministry in Lebanon. I need your prayer support so that the Lord will continue to lead and guide the ministry among Slavic women. May the Lord open the hearts of people, and may the sown word bear fruit. I also ask for intensified prayers for peace in this region of the Middle East, that God’s protection will be over the people. May God’s Word spread throughout the earth, changing lives and destinies. I thank God and you for the opportunity to be His witness
