THE3 32P

CR

desire to receive Jesus as Saviour and Lord. But many more came asking us for Bibles andtracts which we gladly handed out. Believe it or not, those hundreds of people stood for 3hours in the cool evening. Few, if any, left during the service. The crowd just kept growing.

Then there was the service in one village not too far from Kobrin. The local preacherexplained how he had gone to the local village authorities requesting the use of the House ofCulture for a Christian meeting. The minister himself feared to approach the locals for such anunusual request. Five years ago this was the unthinkable. What joy it was to get the OK atfirst, only to have it dashed by some whimsical higher authority. But when it was made knownthat guests from Canada and Ae USA were coming, even that stubborn individual had tocapitulate. On the day of the meeting some of the believers overheard other fellow-villagerssaying that the local Orthodox priest warned his people not to attend the meeting of theevangelicals. But seemingly few heeded his stem caution. The auditorium was packed tocapacity. When the invitation was given no one walked forward, but the local brethren laterassured us that our being there laid a solid foundation for future evangelistic fruit. "There arethose who are now closer to the Lord and they'll come in time. Tonight was a strong reminderto them. They won't forget it."

Some churches are going through great growing pains. Take the one in the city of Kobrin.The believers have completed about 75% of their new towering edifice. Their present place ofmeeting pathetically houses their congregation. Talk about crowded! I've never seen anythinglike it. Do these folks need their new "house of prayer" or what! Yet, to complete itsconstruction, funds are desperately needed. There just is not enough on hand at the presenttime. Prices for building materials have gone up from 2 to 4 times that of last year. "Pleasehelp us," they pleaded with us. "Or tell others there back in Canada and the USA that mightwant to help us pay for materials and specialists. We're doing ourselves what we can with ourown hands, but need further help from others." It is such larger city churches that sendevangelistic teams into their own city and neighbouring villages. Unfortunately, they struggle tomeet their goals in matters of Christian service and providing adequate facilities for the crowdsthat appear to hear the preaching of God's Word.

One other surprise awaited me personally. After our service in the Minsk congregation,representatives of a Belorussian organization "Batskaushchina" (Fatherland) approached me andexpressed how pleased they were to hear my father and me spealdng and translating intoBelorussian. They invited me to speak to their group in the House of Literature in downtownMinsk at a later date. I arranged to do this following my trip to Lithuania. It was a privilegeto have the excellent choir from the Minsk Church join me in this venture. The choir memberssang a couple of hymns in the Belorussian languagebefore and after I spoke. I simply shared the Gospeland told of how the Lord lead me into a ministry inthe Belorussian language. Following the programseveral people came up to me with my book "New iLife in Christ" which they had bought in bookstands in ^Minsk and request that I autograph them. This I gladlydid with the prayer that those who purchased it would " ^r\be changed by its message. I thank the Lord for thisopportunity to share his Word with my people.

In conclusion, we went as a team to Belorussia andwe all saw the great need for a concerted effort on the ^

Singing How Great Thou Art'' in Russian- Slutsk, BSSR.

part of local believers to evangelize and disciple their own people. Each one of us on the teamdid his or her part. Many responded in repentance, obedience and faith. Since our return home,the local believers reported that during July and August they will baptize unusually highnumbers of candidates. We praise the Lord for this. We thank him for giving us theopportunity to play, at least, some small role in the harvest of souls. But, oh, so much moreneeds to be done both in the area of calling people to faith in Christ and discipling them in hisway. The newly converted must, too, become fruitful servants of God in this present age.

We thank you for your prayers for us. Now let us pray for the believers in the USSR,Poland and other Eastern European countries that their service will be a most effective oneduring this time in the histories of their countries, for the glory of God and for the salvationand Christian growth of precious souls. ceorge Repetsid

PAUL DIATEL MINISTERS IN HIS NATIVE UKRAINE"When I left Canada to visit my homeland of Ukraine after being away from it for a

period of 49 years, I had no idea that I would be mcluded in such an extensive program ofChristian service there." So writes Paul Diatel in a letter to his supporters. Already before hecame, the local preachers prepared a fiill schedule of meetings in which he was to take part invarious cities and villages of Ukraine. One of the first churches he visited was in the city ofKovel. It was here that he first heard the Gospel message. Following this, he spoke in churchesin the immediate area of Kovel, then in Rovno, Lutsk and Kiev, the capital city of the Ukraine.

In Kiev Brother Paul had the privilege of attending a meeting of senior ministers fromvarious oblasts (regions) of the republic. One of the leading brothers introduced him as theirguest from Canada and one who broadcasts to the Ukraine. Paul spoke of GMRM's ministriesto the Slavic peoples including the sending of Christian broadcasts and literature to the Ukraine.This gathering gave him ample opportunity to acquaint himself with the present churchleadership in the Ukraine. TTiey encouraged him to maintain close ties with them and have himand GMRM involved in ftiture joint ventures with them. Paul reports that he served in Wordand song many times over and sensed God's presence and blessing.

One extremely encouraging thing that Brother Diatel experienced was the fact that bothbelievers and non-believers testified that they listen regularly to him over the radio and havealready successfiilly received Christian literature from him. This brings him much joy. He, too,speaks of the great freedom to preach and spread God's Word to needy and seeking souls. TheWord is being preached in churches, public buildings, prisons, out on the streets. Believers arebusily building new church edifices for God's glory.

Paul wishes to thank all who support him in his ministry by prayers and financial gifts. Hefeels privileged to have seen the land ofhis birth again, and stiu to be able to continuepreaching the Gospel through radio to his own people. We all look forward to new ventures forChrist in the Ukraine. May the Lord guide Paul and all of us in these exciting days ofopportunity.

BOARD MEMBER IS CALLED HOMEIt is with great sadness and a sense of

great loss that we must report the passing ofone of GMRM*s Board Members, BobEwbank, to be with his Lord. On May 26,our dear brother died following his finalstruggle with cancer. We extend our deepestsympathy to his wife and family.

Bob came onto the Board of GMRM in1985 as a result of an invitation to do so byour former co-worker. Brother John K. Huk,Sr. Aside from his service on GMRM's Boardof Directors, for many years he served aschairman of the Missions Committee ofSpringfield Christian Church, Springfield,Ohio. Already this showed Bob's keen interestin missions, specifically, his deep desire tosee the Gospel shared with the peoples of theworld. We all appreciated Bob's insight intothe affairs of the mission and valued hisadvice. He will be missed by all of us and,most of all, by his own family. We thank theLord for this servant who willingly assisted usin making necessary decisions for the ongoingministry of GMRM. His example willcontinue to inspire us all.

GMRM MISSIONARIES

Vera BajenskI SecretaryGeorge BsyenskiPolish MinistryPaul Diatel Ukrainian MinistryGeorge RepetskiRuss/Belorussian MinistryJacob Repetski Beiomsslan Ministry

Our Mailing Address is:GLOBAL MISSIOI^Y RADIO MINISTRIESBOX 122, STATION AETOBICOKE (TORONTO), ONTARIOCANADA M9C 4V2tel. and (416) 564-3578Box 104, Geneva, Ohk) 44041Address Conrection Requested.Published 6 times a year.Printed in Canada

Memorial Gifts

"That is why we never give up. Though ourbodies are dying, our inner strength in theLord is growing every day. These troublesand sufferings of ours are, after all, quitesmall and won't last very long. Yet this shorttime of distress will result in God's richestblessings upon us forever and ever!"

2 Cor. 4:16,17

In memory of: Matrona UskowGiven by: Mary Huk

In memory of; Dr. Robert EwbankGiven by: George & Vera Bajenski

In memory of: Mr. & Mrs. John MelashenkoGiven by: Eileen Melashenko

In memory of: Tom BematskyGiven by: John & Tamara Hiycak

In memory of: Zachary HrycakGiven by: John & Tamara Hrycak

In memory of: John K. Huk, Sr.Given by: Maijorie Walters

In memory of: Benjamin BajenskiGiven by: Boyd & Julia Lammiman

Florence & Kerry WicklanderGlenn & Deborah FosterLee & Velma FarrellGeorge & Lucille RepetskiWayne & Sally Rutledge

3?^THE

Cftteft"O Crier of Good News...shout with the voice of a trumpet blast...your God is coming."

Isaiah

GEORGE BAJENSKI'S SUMMER MINISTRY

From the beginning of this year we could see that it would be an exciting and challenging yearfor us. We prayed about it and made the commitment to use all possible strength and availableresources in the work of personal witness in the fields of our mission endeavour. God allowedthree of our GMRM missionaries to spend considerable time this summer in Poland, Belorussia,the Ukraine, Russia and even Lithuania. In our previous reports you have read some of GeorgeRepetski's and Paul Diatel's ministry. Now I would like to relate some of my involvements andobservations.

Beginning in April, I visited churches in the Soviet Union, travelling with a group of KoreanChristians, Pastor Sam Hwan Kim from Seoul, fourteen businessmen from his congregation, andtwo American-Korean Christians from the United States. We were invited to take part inevangelistic meetings conducted in three major Belorussian cities, Vitebsk, Minsk and Gomel.Services were prepared and conducted in large public buildings such as the House of Culture, theOpera House and a local Sport Arena. Several thousand people took part in these meetings. Eachevening in response to the Gospel preaching hundreds of people came forward accepting Christ,praying with us and talking with persons designated for this purpose. It was a highlight experiencefor all of us and I know that even Heaven was rejoicing as people were opening their hearts tothe Lord. We have already had several reports telling us of many who came forward and are nowattending local churches with many following their commitment to the Lord in Christian baptism.

Another exciting development during our Belorussian visit was the ground-breaking ceremonyfor the first Christian Nursing Home to be built in the city of Minsk. Our Korean guests beingchallenged by what they had seen and experienced commited themselves to the completion ofthis project.

While visiting churches in Belorussia we were able to make arrangements for a group ofchildren close to the Chernobyl disaster area to come to Poland to the Ostruda Youth Camp. Hereat least for a few weeks they could breath fresh air, eat clean food and enjoy good Christianfellowship. This project proved to be very successful and was carried on throughout several weeksof the summer program. Thus this year we entered into even closer mission relationship betweenPoland and Belorussia.

Now, coming to Poland, I have to admit I had a somewhat different feeling about this placethis year. It's true Poland is now a free country but this freedom exists not only for good things,as corruption, crime and disharmony seem to be ruling over the land. The influence of the RomanCatholic Church is felt stronger, everywhere. They boast of their religious Christian heritage, but

VOLUME 14 SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 1991 NO. 5

; t' :vs^t:t: they do not care and do not even know whoi Jesus is. For most of them, Mary, the mother-of

^ Jesus, is sufficient. They say, 'She saved us inhistory from the Swedes and from the Turks and

tendency to include some of this emphasis in the'" Polish constitution that is now being

Friends, all of this provides us with a trueGeorge, Pastor Hwan Kim and Andrew Lee in Minsk challenge for we know not religion, not a changein politics or the economy brings us salvation, but only Jesus Christ can assure us of this and thiswas the essence of my message wherever I travelled. This started with Warsaw where usually Ispent more time because of our radio work and other mission activities, then to the east part ofPoland where we feel strong attachment to the people because of family and Christian roots, thenKatowice and south Poland, Ostruda, Gdnask and Kolobrzeg and all the northern territories.

From a most exciting involvement I will just mention four weeks of successful evangelisticcampaigns, 'With the Bible Under the Tent,' conducted under the skillful leadership of AndrewBajenski and a young team of dedicated Christians mostly from the Warsaw Church. Thanks tothis effort another four cities without New Testament witness have heard the Gospel. From allprevious similar experiences this was the most successful and rewarding time. We were happythat in one of these places brother Allan Dunbar from Calgary, and Janice and Faye Rostvit fromColorado could share the message with the people. We can definitely say that the Church isgrowing. Although the visual structures or buildings are not yet built, yet the Church has beenstarted. The challenge belongs to us again. We must find and send dedicated families to workwith people in each of these places.

Now in sharing about the Warsaw Church I would like to report that the construction of theirnew chapel was going on throughout the summer. There is still a chance that we will be able tohave our first meeting in this enlarged chapel by the end of the year. Everything however dependson finances. In response to our Spring appeal With Allan Dunbar and George Repetski atfor this project we received approximately construction site of the Warsaw Church$2,000.00 which was promptly sent to L Warsaw. However, another $48,000.00 is stillneeded. Friends, if anyone reading this update ; /can help and encourage in the work of this ^growing church in Warsaw, we do heartily f 9 a ^recommend it. If able, please send even today ^your designated contribution for the 'Warsaw HChurch' we there

congregation located in the eastern partPoland took place the last week-end of June.This church is in the city of Bielsk-Podlaski

With Allan Dunbar and George Repetski atconstruction site of the Warsaw Church

if

Beside the plaque of the MemorialChapel-Barn in Ostruda

and is ministered by Konstanty Jakoniuk j,, IHHHHwhorfi some of you might know. They justcompleted their effort of building a new .church building. Many of us gathered for this mmP ^ happy occasion to thank God for helping in ^the completion of this project. At the sametime we asked for His blessings as the real > Lwork of building a true living Church is just ISbeginning in this place. For me personally itwas also a very special occasion, for duringthis time of celebration we had the opportunity r.of meeting at a nearby village with a group of . iabout 20 young adult Christians who 25 yearsago came to this place as campers for thefirst summer youth camp in Poland that wasorganized by us. It was an emotional and "'''ShSp^-Ba^n^^ Ostru"?"" '^glorious moment when we could lift our voicesand thank God for leading us through these many years of life and service.

One more involvement which I would say was our major investment in the life of Polishchurches this summer was the Youth Camp in Ostruda. From the third week of June till the firstweek of September we had about 1,000 children, young people, students and young adultspraising God and learning to understand His Word in deeper commitment to His service. Duringthe first week of our scheduled program which was Family Week, we had a group of 16 guests allthe way from Parkcrest Christian Church, Long Beach, California. They came to share their love,time and talents. It was a very inspiring and rewarding experience. They left us not only their loveand Christian testimony but something more tangible. They came with hammers ready to workphysically on some camp improvements. One such project was our new Memorial Chapel-Barn.This new Chapel-Barn was rebuilt and made available for use this summer thanks thanks to manywho gave contributions for this in memory of Benjamin Bajenski. We are happy to announce thisand to thank all of you who remember us and Benjamin too. The Chapel-Barn is in full operation,bringing joy to campers and much glory to our Heavenly Father. Thank you friends!

In conclusion I would like to share one more development from our summer in Poland. It ishappy news but at the same time very challenging and demanding for the future. In July wereceived the final written document from the Ministry of Telecommunication in Poland granting usa broadcasting licence and permit for daily broadcasting of Christian programs over a local AMradio station in the city of Ostruda. This permit has possibilities of being extended in the future toother locations and different frequencies. Friends, this is a very unique opportunity for spreadingthe Gospel message in Poland. We have been discussing and praying about such an opportunityover the past several years. Now it is in our reach. To start with we have access to an availableAM station in Ostruda with a functioning antennae and transmitters. We just have to set up ourown radio studio by providing our own equipment, tape recorders, microphones, etc., and weneed to find sponsors for 3 to 5 local Christians who would operate and record new programs.Monthly funds will be needed to operate this station. We could even use the help of experiencedtechnicians or a broadcaster who could come to Poland on a missionary basis and help in thisministry. It is all possible at this moment.

May God grant all of us the faith and vision to walk with Him victoriously as we face our dailychallenges in His service. Any word of advice and encouragement would be appreciated. GodBless you.

NOT TOMORROW...That something incredibly big is developing

in this world and that we of this generationare privileged to witness is becoming moreand more obvious. No matter what sphere oflife we look into, religion, politics, economy,ecology, medicine or morals - all seems to beeffected.

When in 1978 the Polish Cardinal, KarolWojtyla, became the leader of the RomanCatholic Church, we thought it unusual. Butwhen soon after Poland started to break fromCommunist rule we thought it was incredible.And when the rest of East Europe decided toend and withdraw from Russian dominationwe were overwhelmed. All of it happeningbefore our very eyes. And the walls of Berlincame tumbling down. The whole of Europe ischanging, possibly to become the UnitedStates of Europe.

Then momentarily our attention was turnedto the Middle East and the Gulf War. Back toEurope for Yugoslavia and its war. Thenunusual diplomatic developments with apossible Middle East Conference. A dramaticmilitary coup in the Soviet Union followed bythe Independence of Lithuania, Estonia andLatvia.

Friends, we cannot overlook thesedevelopments. They affect our life andministry for many of these things arehappening where our missionary outreach isdirected. Most of all. as we look to Scripture,we can see that all of this and much moremust happen before the appointed time inhistory when God in the person of His SonJesus one more time will step down and putan end to all of man's struggling. Theacceleration of these developments is feltalready and it simply confirms what scripturehas been telling us all this time. It won't belong. Jesus is coming soon, sooner than manyof us believing people even think. May weremain faithful to Him in our commitment andcalling for;'The Lord is not slow in l

LIVING MEMORIALS

In memory of: Mary HukEugene & Sarah KucenkoGary & Alison SylvesterJohn & Betty TrumporeMargaret KeelingLee & Velma FarrellJanice and Faye RostvitBorys & Mary Ann BoyukFlorence & Kerry WicklanderJohn & Tamara HrycakMarjorie WaltersJacob RepetskiRobert & Ann ManwickDora TederoffJoe & Mervina RepetskiHarold & Pheba SmithMartin & Lois DerlakDewey & Barbara ThackstonOlga MazovickStella ChmellStephen & Nadia MatikoDavid & Margaret Eubanks

In memory of: Bertha M. GordonJohn Gordon, Sr.

In memory of: Robert EwbankFirst Christian ChurchSpringfield. Ohio

In memory of: Naomi EliasonElvin Eliason

In memory of: Fred PosnikoffPauline Posnikoff

In memory of: John Huk, Jr.Olga Mazovick

In memory of: John K. Huk, Sr.Dewey & Barbara ThackstonJames & Nancy HillOlga MazovickStella ChmellAnna TrushStephen & Nadia Matiko

In memory of: Benjamin BajenskiLucas & Sadie NaydiukOlga MazovickStella ChmeilDora Tederoff

PRAYER REMINDERDuring the months of November and

December, George and Vera Bajenski will beconducting their ministry in Poland and theUSSR. Please remember them in your prayers!

TAX REMINDERSome of our contributors have inquired

about the cut-off date for crediting contributionson their 1991 tax returns. A gift postmarked in1991 is deductible for the tax year of 1991, eventhough we may not receive it until January of1992. The date on the postmark makes the difference.

GMRM MISSIONARIES

Vera BajenskiGeorge BajenskiPaul DiatelGeorge RepetskiJacob Repetski

Office AssistantPolish MinistryUkrainian MinistryRuss/Belorussian MinistryBelorussian Ministry

Our Mailing Address is:GLOBAL MISSIONARY RADIO MINISTRIESBOX 122. STATION "A"ETOBiCOKE, ONTARIOCANADA M9C4V2

tel. and fax (416) 564-3578Box 104, Geneva, Ohio 44041Address Correction Requested.Published 6 times a year.Printed in Canada

THE

CRCR""O Crier of Good News...shout with the voice of a trumpet blast...your God is coming."

Isaiah

VOLUME 14

TIMELY GREETINGS

As the month of November has reached its half-way point, and werapidly approach the end of another very eventful year in our life, onequestion comes to our minds. What might be the most timely and mostappropriate wish or greeting that we could share with you today?Would it be 'Happy Thanksgiving,' 'Merry Christmas' or 'Happy NewYear?'

To be accurate, all could be timely, however, none expresses thedepth of our inner feelings nor satisfy the gratitude we feel toward you,our friends and supporters of Missionary Radio Ministries. Above allelse, none of these popular seasonal greetings reflect our love anddevotion to God and His Son, Jesus, who, after all, is the real sourceof all of our happiness. He, that is Jesus, is the reason for the season!It is He, the greatest Treasure, the real source of Joy, Peace and Lovethat we wish for you today.

May the history of the past two thousand years, Bethlehem andCalvary, and the long journey in between be brightened for us today bythe certainty of the promise of His soon return to take us Home wherewe will have the real Christ-mas celebration. May Heaven, our realhome, fill our thoughts and add lustre and sparkle to our usual, traditional Christmas celebration. God is with us! Maranatha!

George and Vera Bajenski, George Repetski, Paul Diatel

NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 1991 NO. 6

MARANATHA"....the LORD is coming"Amen. Even so,come. Lord Jesus!

"For unto us a Child is Born,

To us a Son is given...And He will be called

Wonderful Counsellor,Mighty God,Everlasting Father,Prince of Peace."

Isaiah 9:6.'6

.1^

tTS "

BORN TO

KING OF KINGS LORD OF LORDS'!

ilOHN SllboRCNUK 1991

0 REIGN FOREVERMORE!