Report of SMS Missionary Pavel Firisiuk
Kolodishchi, Belarus — October, 2008

BAPTISM — We are grateful to the Lord. In our church we had a baptismal service on October 18th. Eight young people followed the Lord in baptism.

A WEDDING — On October 25th Alexsey and Luba were married. After the wedding ceremony we had a very happy time of fellowship at the church. About 200 people attended, many of them are yet outside of Christ.There were many special musical items and singing. It was wonderful to have new visitors sharing in wholesome Christian fellowship.

HOSPITAL SERVICES — We conducted our regular services at hospital in Borovlani where patients are treated that have respiratory problems. People listened with great interest and expressed their appreciation for our ministry.

On the October 21st our musical group, “The Ark” participated in the service. and the nurse in charge joined us. A patient, an artist, was appreciative of the spiritual music which touched her heart.

COUNSELING AND PRAYER — Both at the church and at the hospital, we have opportunities to share with people. Elena, a 74 year old woman, who was being influenced by Jehovah’s Witnesses, sat and talk with us. She came to the conclusion that there is no other name under heaven by whom one must be saved – the Name of Jesus. She prayed and gave her heart to the Lord.

Another woman, Serafimovna, lost all of her family, is seriously ill and suffers great anxiety. I talked with her about the great physicial and our Savior, Jesus Christ. She opened her heart and prayed to receive Him as her Savior.

Please join us in prayer for our new SMS director in Belarus, Dimitri Lazouta that God will bless his leadership and his ministry.

Gratefully,
Brother Pavel Firisiuk


 

Report of SMS Missionary Pavel Firisiuk
Minsk, Belarus — October, 2008

We were given permission by hospital authorities to show a film on the life of an American invalid who lost arms and legs and is living by faith testifying of God’s grace. Five women at the close of the service opened their hearts to Christ. We are grateful for the permission that was granted.

Witnessing to the Director - I was able to talk with the director of the hospital, and he had many questions related to faith in Jesus Christ and about true Christianity. He was deeply concerned about the growth of false religions and the increase of immorality in the world. He agreed after 40 minutes that only through true faith in Christ can the world be saved. We parted as friends. Pray for him.

Witnessing to a Priest – He had been instrumental in building monasteries in Russia and Belarus, but he was in the hospital unable to deal with his problem of drug addiction. He even asked me to get him something. I gave him God’s Word. He listened and he acknowledged, “You evangelicals preach the Word of God properly and plainly in your native language.” We parted as friends.

Visiting the Wards – Prior to the services, we go to 16 wards in the hospital to distribute NT. and literature. Patients often ask questions when we visit them. One recently asked why we do not pray to Mary. These are opportunities not only to give the right answer but to turn attention to the more important issue of salvation, “For whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”

Reaching Neighbors – A woman who lives next to the church was invited to attend, but she was fearful because people had made false statements about us. God humbled her heart however, when her husband contracted cancer. She told us that they would take their walks encircling the church property. Her husband passed away and then her 11 year old daughter became ill and died. After that she started attending services. I was able to lead her to open her heart in prayer to God and to receive Christ as Savior. She plans to attend regularly now.

Thank you! Pray for those we have reached. Pray for the funds needed to complete our church.

Pavel Firisiuk