Church News from Odessa: (updated: July 20, 2008)
- Clay preached last Sunday on being fruitful trees -- OR ELSE! Jesus actually CURSED the fig tree. Very many people commented on how the Holy Spirit used this in their lives. Today, Pastor Valera Z. built upon that theme with a powerful sermon on love and forgiveness. After lunch, the church sang and evangelized in the park in front of the church. This evening, Pastor V.Z. again evangelized to a full house at the organ concert of a local organist. Our church youth have been very busy -- even assisting the Belgorod church. We had TWO church teams visiting from the States this week -- so we're enjoying anything but the "lazy" days of summer! Thanks for praying.
Church News from Odessa: (updated: June 27, 2008)
- Pastor Larry Roff from Lake Worth Florida brought a joint Presbyterian Choir from Florida, Columbia SC, and Arizona! It included 4 vocal soloists and 3 organ soloists! It was such a great sound that we recorded the performances and Larry is producing CDs! (contact Larry for information: larry@lopca.org )
- Clay was invited to preach at the dedication of the new church building in Belgorod-Dnestrovsky. Both the visiting choir and church choir sang and it was a joyous celebration!
- The Business Consortium has chosen an official name: The Center for Ukraine Business Projects, and they will soon be launching their website. They share an office downtown with the Counseling Center. Keep checking the menu link above for the latest Business and Counseling news!
- The Counseling Center is finally seeing clients, who are paying for the services! This is a novelty in Ukraine, and it is working! They are interviewing other qualified Christian counselors to join in this endeavor.
- Clay was also invited to preach this Sunday at the Odessa downtown church. After the service, we will be setting up a tent in City Park across the street and evangelizing!
