Dear brothers and sisters from PIEI America, we greet you with the love and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ. I praise the Lord because it is only by His grace that God has brought us this far and watches over us in all our ministries.
1. Together with our church, we continue to pray for Ukraine and provide social aid to people in areas where fighting is taking place. We set aside one day a week to gather and pray, asking the Lord for mercy and deliverance from this war, for only the Lord has the power to save us and deliver us from this evil.
2. Together with the church, we collected social aid for a family in our village. We assisted them financially and provided food, clothing, and other necessities. They thanked both God and us for this help.
3. On the last Sunday of September, our church celebrated the Harvest Festival—a time of thanksgiving for the earthly harvest with which the Lord has blessed us throughout the year. We thanked God through hymns, beautiful poems, and prayers of gratitude. Children, young people, and everyone wishing to praise the Lord God took part in this service. We were glad that non-believers joined us for this time of worship and listened attentively to the Word of God; we continue to pray for them.
4. Thanksgiving
- I thank the Lord that our area remains peaceful and quiet, free from missile strikes, allowing us to gather together to serve the Lord.
- I thank the Lord for the wonderful opportunities He gives us to share the Gospel with non-believers.
5. Prayer Requests
- Let us pray together for all the unbelievers who have heard the Gospel message, that the Lord might stir their hearts toward repentance.
- Please pray for me as well, that the Lord would bless me whenever I proclaim God’s Word, and that the Holy Spirit would strengthen me and grant me wisdom from above regarding the Holy Scriptures.
- I offer heartfelt thanks to our brothers and sisters in the USA—our evangelism partners here in Ukraine—for all the help and support you have given to our ministry. You are a great blessing to us. We pray for you and ask that the Lord bless you in everything you do for Him. May the Lord be with both you and us—Amen.
With love, the Gortopan family.
