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THE CR(€R "O Crier of Good News...shout with the voice of a trumpet blast...your God is coming." Isaiah LITERATURE: A POWERFUL TOOL OF EVANGELISM THE POWER OF LITERATURE The pen is mightier than the sword, so meone has stated, and it is true, fvlajor po litical, social and religious upheavals ensued as a result of writings left by thinking individu als. Although Jesus Christ himself did not leave any known writings, his first followers did. The effect on the world has been phe nomenal and changes lives to this day. We know that words and ideas can be expressed In different ways, for example, in conversation, by speech, and in the form of writing. Each method plays its unique role. Mass media uses these forms through radio, TV, newspapers and magazines. Each has its particular advantages and disadvantages. In our ministry we use radio and literature to present the truths of God's Word, but today 1 would like to particularly zero in on the medi um of literature. What advantages does it have over con versation and speech? First, literature, espe cially in book form, has a "staying power" that speech will never possess. By this I mean that speech is heard once by those who hear it at that given time, but then the said mes sage, in essence, disappears and, in most cases, it Is partially or fully forgotten. This is not to say that speech is unimportant. It is indispensable to life itself. Yet the written word far outlasts the spoken word. Once an article or book has been written, it remains to be read again and to inspire the reader anew with its compelling message. It is important for us to personally speak with people about Christ or to broadcast his message over ra dio. Yet, we must remember that listeners hear one particular message in this form only once. While it might effect within them per sonal change, with the passing of time they remember its details less and less. Of course, in actual practice people tend to reg ularly tune in to favourite programs to be benefitted by their messages over and over. Second, over time words in written form can affect many more people and subse quent generations than the spoken word. This is because in our day books and articles are printed in the thousands, hundreds of thousands and beyond that number. The greater the printing run and distribution, the greater the potential readership. Further more, each piece of literature can be read by more than one individual. This is what usually happens. Once one reads and acts upon the message of a book, he or she can passes it on to someone else so that they, too, can be touched and changed by its message. In this way the written word plays an extremely influential role in our thinking. AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR RUSSIA Over the past two years our Russian On Wings of Thought radio program has fea tured consecutive translated excerpts from VOLUME 16 JANUARY - FEBRUARY 1993 NO. 1

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

    Isaiah

    LITERATURE: A POWERFUL TOOL OF EVANGELISM

    THE POWER OF LITERATUREThe pen is mightier than the sword, so

    meone has stated, and it is true, fvlajor political, social and religious upheavals ensuedas a result of writings left by thinking individuals. Although Jesus Christ himself did notleave any known writings, his first followersdid. The effect on the world has been phenomenal and changes lives to this day.

    We know that words and ideas can beexpressed In different ways, for example, inconversation, by speech, and in the form ofwriting. Each method plays its unique role.Mass media uses these forms through radio,TV, newspapers and magazines. Each hasits particular advantages and disadvantages.In our ministry we use radio and literature topresent the truths of God's Word, but today 1would like to particularly zero in on the medium of literature.

    What advantages does it have over conversation and speech? First, literature, especially in book form, has a "staying power" thatspeech will never possess. By this I meanthat speech is heard once by those who hearit at that given time, but then the said message, in essence, disappears and, in mostcases, it Is partially or fully forgotten. This isnot to say that speech is unimportant. It isindispensable to life itself. Yet the writtenword far outlasts the spoken word. Once anarticle or book has been written, it remains tobe read again and to inspire the reader anew

    with its compelling message. It is importantfor us to personally speak with people aboutChrist or to broadcast his message over radio. Yet, we must remember that listenershear one particular message in this form onlyonce. While it might effect within them personal change, with the passing of time theyremember its details less and less. Ofcourse, in actual practice people tend to regularly tune in to favourite programs to bebenefitted by their messages over and over.

    Second, over time words in written formcan affect many more people and subsequent generations than the spoken word.This is because in our day books and articlesare printed in the thousands, hundreds ofthousands and beyond that number. Thegreater the printing run and distribution, thegreater the potential readership. Furthermore, each piece of literature can be read bymore than one individual. This is what usuallyhappens. Once one reads and acts upon themessage of a book, he or she can passes iton to someone else so that they, too, can betouched and changed by its message. In thisway the written word plays an extremelyinfluential role in our thinking.

    AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FORRUSSIA

    Over the past two years our Russian OnWings of Thought radio program has featured consecutive translated excerpts from

    VOLUME 16 JANUARY - FEBRUARY 1993 NO. 1

  • an insightful book on Christian apologeticsoriginally entitled, DearAgnos, and written byArlie Hoover. (The author writes a long explanatory letter to Agnos, i. e. an agnostic, pointing out the rational basis of Christianity). Wesaved each excerpt on computer and recently brought them together to form a Russianversion of the book. As we were broadcasting this book, we received many letters fromlisteners expressing their thanks for thematerial. I particularly remember the letter ofone scientist living in Novosibirsk who statedthat he thoroughly appreciated Hoover'sthinking since it helped him become established in his faith in Christ and gave answersto the questions that many of his unbelievingfellow scientists posed about Christianity."Such a book is indispensable for us today,"he emphatically asserted in his letter. Itsmessage, indeed, is of great Import andappeals to people the world over.

    Phil Casey of Literature and TeachingMinistries in Joplin, Missouri, contacted andtold us that their mission is interested in printing the book in Moscow. Just recently wesent off our typeset proof copy of the book foreditorial work. Here is a wonderful opportunity to share the reasonable basis of the Gospel message with the Russian people. Willyou pray with us for its completion and success?

    CHRISTIAN LITERATURE FOR THEBELARUSIANS

    We are thrilled about two other opportunities in the area of literature. A gentlemanfrom another mission contacted us about thepossibility of having George Repetski's Bela-rusian book, New Life in Christ, reprinted InMinsk, Belarus. The fact that It Is written inBelarusian has particular significance. Sincethe breakup of the USSR, the Belarusian language was reintroduced In the schools ofBelarus. Where before children were educated only in Russian, they now hear their

    teachers giving lessons also in Belarusian.This will have an important effect for thefuture. Christian literature must be madeavailable In this language for the people ofBelarus. It has been suggested that New Lifein Christ could be printed and offered to theschools as a primer on Biblical Christianity.This is an intriguing thought. GeorgeRepetski Is now preparing a set of reviewquestions for each chapter. They will beplaced at the end of each chapter for instructors to use in analyzing and rehearsing theideas presented in the book with their students.

    The use of Belarusian for many is a burning issue. The following excerpt from a letterthat recently came to us from Belarus demonstrates this fact: "A big thank you forremembering us. We were pleased to receiveyour packet from far-away Canada. We alsoremember you; we often hear your voice onour Republic Radio. We listen with joy because the spoken word in Belarusian to Godand about God in Belarus is still heard veryseldom. This, in my view, is one of the mostdreadful things: when one wants to go to thecathedral and sincerely turn to God, there isno room for our native language in that place.It would be better to be an atheist rather thanto experience this splitting of one's soul."V^eknow for a fact that many feel this way, especially among Belarusian youth and intelligentsia. Most of them are not involved withBiblical Christianity. What a mission field!New Life in Christ can be used of God toreach out to such individuals.

    For the past few months George Repetski has been typesetting a revised version ofthe Belarusian New Testament. The translation was done by a professional writer andtranslator who lives and works in Minsk.While we do have a translation that was donein the 1930's, It is outdated since variousgrammatical rules and vocabulary havechanged and solidified. The Belarusians need

  • a fresh contemporary translation of Scriptureand we are doing something about it to makeit happen. It is my prayer that the Lord willstrengthen us to complete this project andput it into print during this year. We will keepyou posted on the progress of this venture.

    Literature is a potent tool of evangelism.By God's grace and your undergirding webelieve that the Christian literature we willproduce during this year will result in peoplefinding God, becoming established in theirfaith in Christ and growing to be fruitful servants in His kingdom. We invite you to joinus through your prayers and financial support for this aspect of our ministry.

    BENJAMIN BAJENSKIMEMORIAL FUND

    February will always be remembered byGMRM as "Graduation r/Vne"for Benjamin,Vera's and George's son. Ben was too youngto be employed by the mission, but definitelynot too young for the Lord. In his tenderyoung life Ben committed his life into Jesus'hands and the Lord fully accepted him. Now.his short, yet exemplary life and beautifultestimony of faith is for us a constant reminder that life is not wasted if it is in God'shand.

    The third year is passing since this sadday, yet the Lord is using this seed that hasfallen, bringing joy and eternal blessings tothose of us who trust Him. We would like toexpress our thanks to all of you who remember and contributed this year to GMRM'sMemorial Fund that was established in Ben'smemory and to share with you a few beauti

    ful responses relating to this one life. Last year we were able to assist four newstudents from Poland who are preparing forthe ministry with scholarship donations fromthe BB Memorial Fund. With scholarship donations we assistedover 50 young people that were unable, ontheir own, to attend the summer ChristianYouth Camp in Ostruda, Poland. Also, because of some designated memorial contributions we were able to completerenovation of the Memorial Chapel at theOstruda Youth Camp.

    We were overjoyed last year hearing thepersonal testimony of the conversion of Erin,Benjamin's high school friend, and of otheryoung people from north east Ohio churcheswho came to Poland to witness of their faithin the Lord.

    Also, last summer a new cassette recording with a song entitled Ben's Song wasreleased by Janice and Faye Rostvit fromColorado. They knew Ben and, basing theirthoughts on a personal commitment cardthat Ben filled out at the time of his baptismand on one poem that he wrote, they composed an inspiring song set to beautifulcalypso music.

    Last summer we were also blessed witha beautiful memorial gift from a Christianartist and long-time family friend, John Sidor-chuk, of Toronto. He presented us with a colour portrait of Benjamin with his trumpet andhis memorable Converse shoes. Included inthe portrait is the prophetic Bible text inscription; "...in a moment...in a twinkling of aneye."

    Finally, in the closing days of 1992 wewere invited by O'Neill Collegiate's MusicDepartment, of which Ben was a part, toattend a school concert dedicated "...in loving memory of Benjamin Bajenski." The concert's printed program stated: "Benjamin wasan exuberant and talented student...he demonstrated an infectious joy for life." Later on

  • it explained that a special memorial fund wasestablished by the school and used by theMusic Department to commission works toprofessional musicians to arrange severalpieces of music Including one of Benjamin'sfavourite Polish carols,...and that theseworks would be available in Ben's memory toschools across North America.

    Friends, we are happy to share with youthese few words on behalf of the BenjaminBajenski Memorial Fund and the whole ministry of GMRM for it brings joy and eventears of victory to our hearts as we see God'sfaithfulness and the great things that He performs before our eyes. We know that Jesusis coming soon. We want to be ready to meetHim and we want to work for Him togetherwith you while we still can. Thank you for allyour help and encouragement.

    LIVING MEMORIALS

    In memory of; Paul BruckiGiven by: Katherine Brucki

    In memory of: Fred G. PosnikoffJoe & Tina Forsiuk

    Given by: Posnikoff Family

    In memory of: John K. Huk, Sr.Given by: Elizabeth Trumpore

    Margaret SprengerNellie KudrickLuke & Sadie Naydiuk

    In memory of: Amelia MorrisGiven by: Charles Morris

    In memory of: Reg PierreGiven by: Jane Pierre

    In memory of: Mary HukGiven by: Nellie Kudrick

    Mr. & Mrs. Bob ManwickLuke & Sadie Naydiuk

    In memory of: Andy KudrickGiven by: Nellie Kudrick

    In memory of: Olga ForsiukGiven by: Nettie Forsiuk

    In memory of: John Huk, Jr.Given by: Nellie Kudrick

    Sarah & Joseph Redlich

    In memory of: Benjamin BajenskiGiven by: W. Isaac

    N. Industry Christian ChurchAntonia CoupalSarah &Joseph RedlichAnne & Don WebbLance & Karen GuranovichEugene & Sarah KucenkoNellie KudrickDarwin & Shirley KrillElizabeth TrumporeDavid & Kathryn DykeSandra BrownleeGordon & Rebecca Souder

    GMRM MISSIONARIES

    Vera BajenskiGeorge BajenskiPaul DiatelGeorge RepetskiJacob Repetski

    Office AssistantPolish MinistryUkrainian MinistryRuss/Belarusian MinistryBelarusian Ministry

    Our Mailing Address is:Global Missionary Radio MinistriesBox 122, Station AEtobicoke (Toronto), OntarioCanada M9C 4V2tel. (416) 564-3578 fax. (416) 564-6732Box 104, Geneva, Ohio 44041Address Correction RequestedPublished 6 times a yearPrinted in Canada

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    CRICK"0 Crier of Good News...shout with the voice of a trumpet blast...your God is coming."Isaiah

    WORKING IN THE LORD'S VINEYARD IN THE UKRAINE

    In my life I have had many unexpectedmoments. One of them came just two monthsago when I received news that one Christianchurch in the USA in Dallas, Texas, was interested in reaching out to the people of Ukraine. The Lord showed these Christians thegreat need and opportunities to preachChrist's Gospel message in the Ukraine andthe need for financial help there. This bringsme great joy that in our time not all Christiansare asleep to the fact that the Lord is callingus to preach the Gospel to all peoples, thatthey hear the beckoning call from Macedonia: "Come and help us" (Acts. 16:9).

    The elders of Valley View Christian Churchin Dallas where Brother Dennis Slaughterministers, together with others, contactedGMRM to assist them in their mission outreach to the Ukraine. My name was presented to them as one who could assist in thematter. Thus, they invited me to travel with

    Dallas group with Ukrainian Christians

    them to the Ukraine to help them even in thearea of translation and any other possibleways. Actually, the Dallas Church alreadyhad some knowledge and connection andmutual work with the Church of God's Gracein Nikolayev, Ukraine. Thus, on the 18th ofJanuary of this year I left Toronto for Dallasand in the evening of that same day I flew outwith the group from the church to Frankfurt.On the following day we flew in to Kiev.

    Brother Edmund Rudnitsky and other brethren from Nikolayev met us at the airport.They loaded our baggage into the vehicleand took us into Kiev. We had some time tosee a bit of the city . By the evening we wereon the train heading for Nikolayev. We gotthere by the morning. We were billeted in thehome of Brother Volodya Ivashchenko. Thiswas home for us right until our departure. Hishome for us was truly a place of Christianlove and dedication. They told us that something had been planned for every day of ourvisit which was good to hear.

    Over our five-day stay the Dallas brethrenwere kept busy visiting various institutions.One such Institution was the military base.Military personnel spent some time speakingwith the group on the teachings and beliefs ofthe Bible. More than 50 New Testamentswere handed out to the soldiers. The nextday we visited the mayor in city hall wherewe were received in a cordial manner andhad a discussion on religious matters and theeconomic crisis of the Ukraine. The mayorthanked us for coming and requested thatwe pray for her country. Following this we

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  • went to see the largest shipbuilding complexin the Ukraine. At one time no foreigner andeven most local people were not allowed !ocome and view this facility. Now everythinghad changed to the point that they allowed usnot only to see the facility but also photograph it. The director of the complex wasvery happy to have us come and visit it. Heinvited the American brethren to pay a returnvisit any time that they could in the future.

    Again, according to the planned program,we were given the opportunity to acquaintourselves with the administrative setup of aschool and did so by talking with the teachersand students. The same theme cropped up Inour discussions the need to satisfy the spiritual needs of our people. The instructorsadmitted their own lack of knowledge to instruct the students on such matters. Theschool's principal requested the Americanbrethren to seriously consider this need andassist by sending Christian literature and theScriptures for the students and teaching staff.One of the brethren who is a physician wanted to find out about the medical needs of thepeople. He spoke with local doctors abouttheir methods of treatment and generalneeds so that they could be helped.

    Actually, the real purpose of our visit was tohave closer ties with the believers of theChurch of God's Grace in Nikolayev. Our Dallas brethren preached and testified not onlyin the institutions of the city but also in the local church. God truly blessed their ministry.

    P. Diatel speaking to teachers

    The church was filled with all seats taken andpeople standing in the entrance. We hadthree such services. Also, on the last dayafter lunch we traveled 45 kilometers to participate in a wonderful and blessed servicefor non-believers in the village of Inhulka.The meeting took place in the town hallwhere some 300 attended. Together with thehelp of a small choir and musicians from theNikolayev church and the American brethren,the Holy Spirit worked in a wonderful way inthe hearts of the listeners. At the end almosthalf of those present stepped forward withtears streaming to kneel and express theirrepentance and ask God to forgive them. Wealso stepped down from the platform to prayfor them. We left these who had come in thecare of the local brethren to follow up withfurther instructions for completing necessarysteps. I am convinced that the visit and ministry of our brethren from Dallas were not invain and will not be forgotten by our people inNikolayev.

    This became evident at the parting servicewhen the believers with tears, through thesinging of a parting song and prayers sent usoff on our way back home. To our surprise,during the evening of the second day whenwe were already on the train we heardChristian songs being sung with musical accompaniment. This turned out to be a smallgroup of believers from the Church of God'sGrace that had come to send us off at thestation. As the train stood at this particularstation we stepped off onto the walkway andjoined up with the singers. Many onlookerswatched and listened to us amazed at thiscelebration of parting.

    One other item brings me joy, namely, theresult of our radio ministry to the Ukrainianpeople. While visiting the churches in theUkraine, both in writing and in person, peopleeverywhere thanked me for GMRM's radioministry and wished us further success.Being in Nikolayev I gave Brother EdmundRudnitsky several cassettes containing myradio program. I asked him to see if it wouldbe possible to broadcast them on a weeklybasis over the local radio station. And just

  • recently we received glorious news that theyhave already begun using them and my sermons are being broadcast over the local station. But we are not just satisfied with thisbecause already an opportunity has openedup in Western Ukraine in the Volyn district fora similar ministry. At present we do not havethe means to pay for this but we trust that theLord will provide for His glory.

    And, thus, on Tuesday we arrived in Kiev.A Christian brother met us at the station. Heinvited us to stay in his home. After freshening up and breakfast the time of departurehad come. The Dallas brethren left for homefrom the airport and I stayed for another tendays. This allowed me to visit churches inWestern Ukraine and my relatives. I hadopportunities to preach and sing in Kiev,Rovno, Kovel and Lutsk. From there 1 againtraveled to Kiev and on the following day flewhome to Toronto via Frankfurt.

    Paul Diatel

    POLISH EVANGELISM:

    SPRING OF '93

    The Warsaw Christian Church Fellowship isone of few places in Poland that God is nowusing in accomplishing His purposes. Theythink not only of themselves and their localneeds, but truly go out with a mission.

    During the last five years the WarsawChurch conducted over 25 weeks of evangelistic tent meetings in different communitiessurrounding Warsaw. Thousands of peopleheard the Good News of salvation for the firsttime. At least 5 cities where previously noChristian witness was evident now havehome churches with regular Bible studies. Athome base here in Warsaw on PulawskaStreet this missionary church that conductsIts ministry under the skillful leadership of Andrew Bajenski has, at least, tripled in attendance. It is a truly active and growing congregation.

    Spring of '93 started this year in the War

    saw Church with great fervour and this quickly spread throughout all Poland. Andrew wasasked to lead in preparations for an all-European evangelistic crusade conducted by BillyGraham from Essen, Germany. From f\yiarch1821 sixty satellite transmitters locatedstrategically throughout Poland will be transmitting Gospel messages in the Polish language from Germany. Church buildings,school auditoriums, theatres, sport halls, factories (including large auditoriums at theGdansk shipyard, previously known as LeninShipyards, the birthplace of Solidarity) willhouse the satellite transmission of theGospel preaching. Then throughout April andMay in hundreds of places video Christianprojections are scheduled. Christian literaturewill be distributed, discussions and counseling sessions will be conducted throughoutPoland. Similar activities will be taking placethroughout alt Europe. Some say it will be thelargest of this kind of evangelistic crusadesreaching over 300 million people.

    Friends, we are sharing this exciting storywith you for this is, also, part of our involvement. Please pray with us that God might truly shake this old European continent with Hismighty power so that many might see thatonly Jesus is man's hope for today and tomorrow. Pray that many might accept Him aspersonal Lord and Saviour before it is eternally too late. This is why I am here in Warsaw even now, praying and working with ourPolish brethren reaching toward this goal.Keep us in your prayers.

    There is one more matter related to theministry of the Warsaw Church that 1 wouldlike to share with you. The believers of theWarsaw Church have invested all of theirmeans in mission and evangelism and, because of this, their local needs are not metadequately. As some of you might possiblyremember, last Fall they moved to a new, enlarged chapel facility. For the Winter seasonthey borrowed chairs for seating from our Os-truda Christian Youth Camp, but soon summer activities will start, and chairs are needed back at the Camp. Knowing this difficulteconomic situation that the Warsaw Church

  • has found itself in and knowing their dedication in the Lord's work and their needs.Global Missionary Radio Ministries took a bigstep of faith. We ordered 400 stacking chairsfor the Warsaw Church. It will cost $10,000.We have already raised a little over $3,000but we still need $7,000 to make the finalpayment. Would you kindly find some way tohelp us to complete this project and, by thesame way, help this fine church in their need.Please send your special contribution for the"Warsaw Church Project." Senti it on ourmission address. It will be much appreciated.

    One more outstanding need for this churchto function normally in their new building is abaptistry. There is space provided for it. butthe concept of how to finish it and funds arenot available. Possibly some one who isreading this letter can come up with a solution. Please contact us. We'll be glad to talkwith you about this particular need. Aboveall, pray with us, brethren. The Lord is near!

    George Bajenski

    LIVING MEMORIALS

    TIn memory of Gleon StricklandGiven by: Lloyd & Alice Strickland

    In memory of Alexander & MarthaMazurenGiven by: Fay Elenko

    In memory of Paul F. NourseGiven byiEva Nourse

    In memory of Bernice RutledgeGiven by:Willemine Roedding

    William WalkerHarriet BlackArleeta KingDoris FoellEdna Baumanlla PaigeMr. & Mrs. W. BrickerKathryn LambDonna & Tom Marcella andFamilySelma JohnsonDonald ReichertPentecostal BenevolentAssoc.

    In memory of John NaydiukSam NaydiukEunice Physk

    Given by:Luke & Sadie Naydiuk

    In memory of Benjamin BajenskiGiven by: Elizabeth Morran

    Irene NevilleDavid & Karthryn DykeEva NourseOlga MazovickLuise BullerRonald & Janet DeVoreMr. & Mrs. Don Palne

    GMRM MISSIONARIES

    Vera BajenskiGeorge BajenskiPaul DialelGeorge RepetskiJacob Repetski

    Office AssistantPolish MinistryUkrainian MinistryRuss/Belarusian MinistryBelarusian Ministry

    Our Mailing Address is:Global Missionary Radio MinistriesBox 122, Station AEtobicoke (Toronto). OntarioCanada M9C 4V2(416) 564-3578Box 104, Geneva, Ohio 44041Address Correction RequestedPublished 6 times a yearPrinted in Canada

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

    Isaiah

    MORE THAN JUST RADIO

    Global Missionary Radio Ministries is theofficial name of our ministry under which,since 1976, we have been incorporated bothin Canada and the United States. However,most of our friends know that we are muchmore than just a radio ministry. During ourlast Board Meeting, as we were contemplating some of our involvements in Russia,Poland, Belarus and Ukraine, we came to theconclusion that it would be more descriptiveto call ourselves The Slavic Ministry ofChristian Partners. Indeed, we are involvedin more than just radio! We are working withbelievers in Central and Eastern Europe andhere, on this side of the ocean, among ourNorth American Christian counterparts. Ourgoal and prime objective is not to start something new, but to teach and preach the

    Evangelism I have just returned fromPoland where it was my privilege to be partof a great spring revival. All available meansof media radio, TV and the press wereat work. This unprecedented period was preceded by a month of teaching, praying andhard work of preparation. Then in the middleof March came 5 evenings of satellite transmission of Billy Graham preaching fromEssen, Germany. In response to this ministrytwenty-five hundred decisions for Christwere recorded. In several churches baptismal services have already been conductedfor those who accepted the Lord.

    Now and through the rest of this springseason in hundreds of places throughout

    Gospel using all available means, leadingpeople to accept Christ as their Lord andSaviour, to be reconciled to Him and becomea part of a local body, the Church.

    We work with local believers encouragingthem and helping them in reaching out intheir communities, teaching them and theirneighbours fundamental Christian values thatare in our day being so much sought after.This is evident in people's everyday life athome, in school, at work and at play.Communism left such a devastation in people's minds and hearts, a true vacuum thatsatan is trying to fill with his poison. The realstruggle for the soul of Russia, Poland,Belarus and Ukraine and other East European people is now raging. We need to bethere on the front lines.

    Poland a special video outreach ministry isbeing conducted in churches, schools and

    Pulawska Street Church

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  • Arrival of New Chairspublic buildings,with private home Bible studies and prayer groups gathering. In all ofthese activities the Pulawsl
  • AWORD FROM ABOARDmember OF GMRM

    Aprin5,1993

    Ihave known George Bajenski Rep^etski^m=isSS=-"-and plan of salvation. awing the map of Russia

    As the hand of God is ^ years of expenAEastern Europe, here are zeal; workers

    -v. wsirf by ;-"ho'taow .oc.. r

  • Youth Camp The Christian YouthCamp in Ostruda, Poland, was started by us22 years ago. It served the Church in Polandwell throughout the years. Gradually, itbecame even known as InternationalChristian Youth Center young peoplefrom East and West Europe who were usingit as their "Haven of Rest." Now, the latestdevelopment is even more exciting. Basedon a decision of the Directors of the OstrudaYouth Camp (of which George Bajenski is afounding director), it was decided to winterize this camp and provide its facilities as aleadership training centre for year-round useby local churches for different church-relatedministries including the work of the Corres-pondance Bible Institute. This decision wasmade jointly with three of our mission agencies (TCM International, Department off^issions-Polish Ministry and GMRfvt) thatare concerned in spreading the Gospel inCentral and Eastern Europe and are activelyinvolved in the Polish ministry. We are happyto be a part of this joint venture project andwe do prayerfully encourage your help In thisfine "Ostruda Project."

    P. S. We received a letter from SamStone, editor or Christian Standard. Wewould like to share a portion of it with you.He writes: "I was delighted to receive word ofthe cooperative project to help winterize thecamp in Ostruda, Poland...! am so pleasedto hear of this development that 1 plan tomention it in the editorial for the May 16issue. I pray that many will join us in makinga contribution to this worthy endeavor."

    LIVING MEMOE^ALcS

    In memory of David & Mary MakslmowGiven by: Nadia Makslmow

    In memory of John NaydukSam NaydukEunice Physk

    Given by: Madge llchyshyn

    In memory of Bernice RutledgeGiven by: Walter & Dolores Schmltt

    John & Leah TotafurnoRobert Doggart

    In memory of Benjamin BajenskiGiven by: Harmon & Betty Hall

    Nick & Annette Newar

    In memory of Mike BorisenkoGiven by: Mary Borisenko

    In memory of John K. Huk, Sr.Given by: John & Helen Martin

    Nick & Annette Newar

    In memory of Mary HukGiven by: John & Helen Martin

    In memory of Paul NourseGiven by: George & Vera Bajenski

    In memory of John Huk, Jr.Given by: Nick & Annette Newar

    In memory of Olga ForsiukTena & Joe ForsiukTom ShawlinskiFred PosnikoffEd Shawlinski

    Given by: A. Nettie Forsiuk

    Our Mailing Address is:Global Missionary Radio MinistriesBox 122, Station AEtobicoke (Toronto), OntarioCanada M9C 4V2Tel: (416) 564-3578 Fax:(416)564-6732Box 104, Geneva, Ohio 44041Address Correction RequestedPublished 6 times a yearPrinted in Canada

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    CRieR"0 Crier of Good News... shout with the voice of a trumpet blast... your God is coming."

    Isaiah

    "IS MY QUESTION REALLY WORTHWHILE ASKING?"

    Personal InquiryShe sat there quietly at first a young

    woman whom I had never seen before. Wehad ali returned from an encouraging evangelistic service and were sitting in the livingroom of the minister's home enjoying a latesupper of those ever-present cucumbers andcold cuts. There were about ten of us huddled around the abundant table. The RostvitTwins and I had been invited to come to thishome for a time of Christian fellowship anddiscussion.

    During a slight pause in our conversationthe minister turned to the young lady andasked her to express those questions thatshe had on her mind.

    "Weil, I kind of feel that my questions arerather simple and I don't know whether it'sworthwhile even asking them," she sheepishly commented.

    "You know, Larysa," the pastor gently admonished, "no question is too simple to ask.Go ahead. I'm sure our guests will be reallypleased to hear your questions and respondto them."

    "Well, okay. You know, I hear all this talkof our need to repent and believe. I think I'vedone that but inside... well, somehow Itseems that nothing has really happened.How can I get faith and feel it inside me?"

    Each one of us responded to her sincereinquiry in our own way. I stressed the natureof faith, that it is another way of saying: "God,I rest my case fully on your Word, I put mytrust in you."

    But that was only her first question. Many

    more followed and time seemingly flew by.We left feeling that we could have sat for amuch longer time and conversed with thisyoung inquirer. She came from a non-Christian home and had met the preacher ofthe local church at work. Noticing somethingdifferent about this individual, she began asking questions about him and his life. Heshared the Gospel with her and told her ofhow it helped him and his family in daily living. This was the beginning of her search forGod.

    We Visit SchoolsThis was just but one short, yet extremely

    significant moment In my ministry togetherwith the Rostvit Twins, Janice and Faye, fromColorado Springs, Colorado, during our threeweeks of ministry in Russia, Ukraine andBelarus. The Rostvits display an unique formof ministry through their fine musical talents

    I

    Sharing Christian Literaturewith Hospital Staff

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  • and their ability to sing songs in the languageof the people they happen to be visiting. Yes,they sang in Russian, Ukrainian and Bela-rusian. You should have seen the faces ofthose that heard their own Christian songsbeing sung by a set of American twins. Somesmiled, others shed tears as they listened.Everyone listened with fullest attention to theRostvits' renditions of Christian songs fromother nations.

    This proved to be extremely useful forgetting into schools and one military hospital.Because Janice and Faye present an international program, school principals andteachers invited us to visit them and presentour program of Christian testimony. This happened to us in Moscow, a small city and village near Moscow, on a dairy collective farmnear Podolsk (south of Moscow) and Kovel,Ukraine.

    I will briefly describe our visit of the schoolthat serves the children on the dairy collective farm. We were given two one-hour sessions with the children, first the younger set,then the older. Janice and Faye sang anddescribed how the Lord led them into Christian work; I translated for them and also testified of the Lord's reality in daily living. For thefirst 15 minutes during our first session children brought flowers to us after every song.Soon we filled the front edge of the platformwith flowers. No Bible-believing church existsin that village and we trust the Lord will usethese sessions with the students and teaching staff to lead at least some of them to anardent search for the Lord.

    Kovel, Ukraine, proved to be anotherplace of exceptional opportunity for Christianwitness in two technical schools and a military hospital. The school principals andteachers in both schools proved to be mostappreciative of our coming. They set uptimes with the high school kids to listen to ourpresentation. It was amazing to see youngpeople of that age listening to the proclamation of the Gospel through song and the spoken word with fullest attention. At the hospitalthe commanding officer also accepted uswith unusual warmth. We spoke with him

    G. Repetski and Rostvit Twinswith Army Commander

    briefly prior to our program."You know, they used to tell us that we

    should be atheists," he blurted out at onepoint of our discussion, "but now they sayreligion is needed. Time will tell where it willlead us all."

    The officer then took us to their smallauditorium and introduced us to the soldiersand hospital staff. We presented almost a2-hour program and at the end I gave a shortGospel message. I spoke of God's love to usthrough the sending of his Son to die for oursalvation. The local Christian brother whoarranged the meeting offered New Testaments and other Christian literature to thosepresent. They all took something with greatpleasure.

    Ministry in South-Westem BelarusWe spent our final week in the Brest

    Oblast (region) of Belarus. As guests of thechurches in this area we were called upon toassist them in evangelistic outreaches in twocities: Beroza and Pruzhany. In both of thesesmall cities there are Bible-believing churches but they are small. The local halls (Houses of Culture, as they term them there) became our places of meeting. The serviceswere announced in the local press. We hadabout 400 attend in Beroza and about 85 inPruzhany. In Beroza three walked forward indicating their desire to follow Christ. I wasespecially moved by two young men whoprayed for the Lord to be merciful to them,grant them forgiveness and give them

  • strength to follow Christ. They are now in thehands of local believers for discipleship.

    One special service was the dedication ofa new church building that took place onJune 6 in the city of Kobryn. For those of youwho might know the history of this church, letme remind you that it was started some 60years ago by Brother Jaroshevich who leftAmerica for Poland (this part was underPoland at that time) having studied atJohnson Bible College. Now the congregation celebrated the completion of a new edifice. The building is beautiful, with seatingcapacity of around 1500. It was packed tocapacity. I heard figures of 4-5 thousandbeing in attendance. f\yiany church leaderscame from far and near to participate in thechurch's official opening and dedication.What a blessing it was for the Rostvits andme to be present and participate in a smallway.

    Our Belarusian ProgramOne item that I particularly wanted to dis

    cuss and did was the matter of our Belarusian program going over the BelarusianRadio Network. Since August of last year wehave been sending the program to f\/linsk. Ithas been broadcast on a weekly basis overthe network throughout the republic. The program is part of a 1-hour long program entitled For Believers and Non-believers. At themoment it is a very popular broadcast. Itgoes out from 1-2 o'clock every Saturdayafternoon. The present director of the program used to be a strong critic of Christiansin the past but now defends them. While hehimself is not what one might call a Bible-believing believer, he understands that themessage of the Bible must be shared withBelarusians at this time. Thus, he continuesto offer us radio time (for a cost, of course)during which we can preach the Gospelfreely in the Belarusian language. We agreedto continue this ministry with him, althoughwe are seeking ways in which can eventuallyhave our own 15-minute broadcast over thesame network of stations. Please pray withus for this.

    At the end of our messages we areallowed to give a local address to which listeners can write. And write they do. I hadsome 150 letters awaiting me in Minsk whenI arrived May 4. I spent much of the firstweek personally answering some of the letters and sending out Christian literature tothose requesting it. 1 must say that from thestated figure perhaps 10 came fromChristians. The rest came from non-believerswishing to receive material that will help themfind God. We are working in cooperation withlocal believers who first answer the lettersand send them on to us at a later date for ourperusal.

    I believe this is a significant ministry to apeople who hunger for spiritual food. One listener wrote: "I have been listening to yourradio talks over Belarusian Radio for a longtime and with great pleasure during the program For Believers and Non-Believers. Yourwords go deep into our souls and help usheal the empty suffering hearts and souls ofour people that have endured so much in thepast."

    I wish to thank those of you who remembered me and the Rostvits in your prayers. Itwas an intense time of service, as usual, butwith a sense of God's presence and his effective ministry through us to a needy people.We continue to covet your prayers on ourbehalf, on behalf of the ministry that the Lordhas laid on our hearts.

    Pray that those who heard the Gospel willseek the Lord further until they find him. Prayfor the Christians there, that they will conducta convincing witness so that many more willhear and respond. Already many have cometo know Christ as personal Saviour and Lord.But many more need to hear and be challenged to commit their lives to God. Pleasecontinue to uphold us by your financial support that makes our multifaceted ministrypossible. We thank you from the bottom ofour hearts.

    George Repetski

  • RE-ISSUE OF NEW LIFE IN CHRIST

    With many people writing to our Belarusianprogram in Minsk, it has become increasinglyevident that we must again reprint GeorgeRepetski's Belarusian book New Life inChrist. At the moment we are sending our listeners tracts in Belarusian and other available Christian literature in the Russian language. but a book on the basics of Christianity and Christian living is needed in Belarusian. This is the case for two reasons.First, there are virtually no Bible helps in Belarusian. Second, the Parliament of Belarushas voted to make Belarusian the only official language of the republic.

    It is true that at the present time most people in Belarus use the Russian language astheir main language of communication. Thisis a result of the fact that throughout the Soviet period the Belarusians have been themost russified of all peoples of the formerSoviet Union. But now that is changing. Wewill see the results of this in upcoming generations of Belarusians. Most significantly, kindergartens and the beginning classes in theschool system of Belarus are again beingtaught in Belarusian.

    This all means that we must be preparingthe ground for future generations of Belarusians, i. e. we must provide solid Bible helpsfor the people in Belarus in their native language now. Thus, we feel that the time hascome to once again reprint New Life inChrist. Two other missions have indicated adesire to assist us in the publication of thisbook. For this we are truly thankful. ButGf^RM must also play its role and provide atleast $2,000 for the project to be completed.

    We turn to you, our faithful supporters, withthe request that you assist us in raising thesefunds for the book. It will guide its readers toNew Testament Christianity and you couldbe a part of it. Please send in your contribution to GMfl/W with a notation that it is to beused in the Literature Fund. We will keep youinformed on how the fund is doing.

    LIVING MEMODIALS

    "Pw

    In memory of: John K. Huk, Sr.Given by: William & Barbara Kowal

    Dora TederoffFrieda Rossol

    In memory of: Mary HukGiven by: Frieda Rossol

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

    George & Lucille RepetskiDiane & Erin BeettamRene & Sheila Wengard

    In memory of: Sam NaydukAndy Kudrick

    Given by: Mary Prociuk

    In memory of: Fred PosnikoffOlga ForsiukTina & Joe ForsiukTom Shawlinski

    Given by: The Posnikoff Family

    GMRM MISSIONARIES

    Vera Bajenski - Office AssistantGeorge Bajenski - Polish MinistryPaul Diatel - Ukrainian MinistryGeorge Repetski - Russ/Belarusian MinistryJacob Repetski - Belarusian Ministry

    Our Mailing Address Is:Global Missionary Radio MinistriesBox 122, Station AEtobicoke (Toronto), OntarioCanada M9C 4V2Tel: (416) 564-3578 Fax:(416)564-6732Box 104, Geneva, Ohio 44041Address Correction RequestedPublished 6 times a yearPrinted in Canada

  • THE

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

    Isaiah

    THE INDESTRUCTIBLE CHURCH

    I Throughout most of 1993, ourT GMRM missionaries were working inA the prime fields of our involvement in

    Central and Eastern Europe. Paul' TjjT' Diatel was in the Ukraine, GeorgeIII Repetski was in Belarus and Russia, and most recently George and Vera

    Bajenski returned from extended missionefforts in Poland, Russia and Belarus.Through our involvements many lasting contributions tor the Kingdom of God have beenmade in the work of the local Church in eachone of these now free and independent countries. Also, many valuable observations havebeen made. We will be sharing some of themwith you throughout these newsletters.

    However, we observed that the one thatdominates all others which, I believe, to bethe most important is that the Church of ourLord Jesus Christ Is triumphant! In all ofthese countries where just recently communism was ruling, the Church is on the rise.Yes, satan is very effectively trying to buysome work with his western and easterninvestments, spreading every conceivablephilosophy and man-made belief system, trying to indoctrinate and divide the Body. Yet,the true and living Church remains toweringover denominational and secular trends ofthese days. If we could only see theChurch as God sees It from above, withoutpolitical, geographical, cultural or denominational limitations, as a beautiful bride of Christ

    getting ready for His glorious appearing!Then we could be thankful for what He isdoing before our very eyes!

    Until recently there were unions andstrong church organizations overseeingchurch work in every one of these places.Even now there are still unions but they holda far less important position. Autonomousand non-denominational churches preachingChrist are on the rise. In the city of Moscowthere are now over 200 churches. Minsk, thecapital of Belarus, has several new churches.Warsaw, Poland, has more than 10 of suchnew churches. This is a very positive andencouraging sign especially considering thatmost of these people are young, and oftenwithout any church background. However,they need to be taught and discipled.

    For years GMRM has been preachingthe Gospel over shortwave radio, leadingmany to salvation. Now we continue thisimportant ministry through local radio stationssince we know the language and culture ofthese people, joining local Christians in nurturing those in the faith who are saved, thusbuilding a stronger Church in the East.

    There is no time and not enough spacein this letter to describe our recent involvements in Poland, Russia and Belarus, butpossibly a few pictures on pages 2 and 3 willhelp us to see some opportunities and Involvements of our ministry the Church triumphant!

    VOLUME 16 SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 1^ ^ NO. 5

  • GMRM SUMMER '93 MINISTRY IN POLAND,

    JeffPonke from Toronto, Canada, beforethe church in Belsk Podl. speaking of

    affect of Benjamin Bajenski's death onhis decision to foiiow Christ

    George B. with Adventuresin Missions team

    George B. with children from Belarus atOstruda camp

    96 chiidren from Beiarus attending youthcamp at Ostruda, Poland

    Ministering with Janice and FayeRostvit in a women's prison

    At the pulpit in Warsaw Church - LukaszBajenski and his father, Andrew

  • BELARUS AND RUSSIA

    Vera B. with relative, Tanya K. whorecently accepted the Lord

    in Minsf< church

    George B. talking about heaven with100-year old Babcia Olszewska of

    the Ostruda Christian Nursing Home

    August 21 - Extended Bajenski familyreunion - 120 in attendance. Another

    opportunity for testifying about the Lord

    George B. speaking and singingin Warsaw Church

    4

    Vera B. with two cousins, Peter andAndrew from Belarus, who need our

    prayers to become believers

    With John Jackson after evening sessionof Bible prophecy conference conducted

    by David Reagan In St. Petersburg

  • ROOF FOR THE CHURCH IN PLOTSK

    One of the seven new churches that hasbeen recently started by the Warsaw congregation meets in a private home in the city ofPlotsk which is some 50 miles from Warsaw.Jacek K. and Ted D., dedicated young Christians, are leading this congregation in weeklyworship and Bible study. There are about 20regular members. They request our prayersthat they might better understand Scripture.They are in urgent need of covering theirbuilding with a new roof before the coming ofwinter. This will require approximately $6,000to complete the work. We heartily recommend this church. We will be glad to forwardany special contribution for this church inPlotsk. If anyone of you are motivated tocontribute to this specific need, then pleasesend your contribution to GMRM with designation "for church roof.'

    LIVING MEMODIALS

    In memory of Benjamin BajenskiGiven by: Dana Portante

    Steven & Kathy f^osserPilathea ClassRudy & Evelyn PennerBeaverton Chrisitan ChurchFirst Christian Church ofSpringfield, Ohio

    In memory of Mr. & Mrs. KowalGiven by: Rudy & Evelyn Penner

    In memory of Nick YacknowecGiven by: John & Helen Martin

    In memory of Anthony & Mary OmelonGiven by: Sandy Omelon

    In memory of Paul BruckiGiven by: John & l-lelen Martin

    In memory of Henry TveltGiven by: Kindergarten Class,

    Rochester, Minnesota

    GMRM MISSIONARIES

    Vera BajenskiGeorge BajenskiPaul DiateiGeorge RepetskiJacob Repetski

    Office AssistantPolish MinistryUkrainian MinistryRuss/Beiarusian MinistryBelarusian Ministry

    Our Mailing Address is:Global Missionary Radio MinistriesBox 122, Station AEtobicoke (Toronto). OntarioCanada M9C4V2Tel: (905) 564-3578 Fax: (905) 564-6732Box 104, Geneva, Ohio 44041Address Correction RequestedPublished 6 times a yearPrinted in Canada

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

    WAITING FOR THE PROMISE

    When God speaks, the future becomesas the present and the past has new meaning. For, with the Lord, a day is like a thousand years. We read in 2nd Peter that "athousand years are like a day." No wonder,then, that hundreds of years before it all happened the prophet Isaiah stated: "For unto usa Child is born, and unto us a Son is given"(Is. 9:6 LB).

    We know that this great promise came topass as we read in the Gospel accounts." 'Mary, you have found favor with God, youwill be with child and give birth to a son andyou are to give Him the name: Jesus...because He willsave His people from theirsins' ...and she gave birth to her firstborn, ason."

    But a little later in the Gospels we hearthe sure words of Jesus: " 'It is finished!"With that He bowed His head and gave upHis Spirit" {John 19:30). Thus, the promiseonce given was fulfilled. Now, let us read alittle further from Isaiah's prophecy, verse 6that tells us: "And the government shall be

    upon His shoulder,".an6 verse 7: "...His everexpanding peaceful government will neverend. He will rule with perfect fairness and justice from the throne of His father David. Hewill bring justice and peace to all the nationsof the world" (LB). Yes, this promise, also,will soon be fulfilled, for the Scripture continues to say: "Do not throw away your confidence, when you have done the will of God.You willreceive what he has promised. For injust a very little while He, who is coming, willcome and willnot delay" {Hebr. 10:35 NIV).

    This promise is also confirmed by Jesus, not from the cross, as at that first time thatHe spoke concerning our salvation, but, asHe was standing beside an old and faithfulservant, John, comforting him on the islandof Patmos. He said: "Yes, lam comingsoonl"

    May His words bring peace and comfortto every one of us who are diligently preparing now to remember His first coming.

    Merry Christmas and Maranatha to allof us!

    VOLUME 16 NOVEMBER - DECEMBER /^^3 NO. 6

  • IN PARTNERSHIP WITHRUSSIAN BRETHREN

    Left to right: George BaJenskI, Paul NIkO'ra, Alexander Karakouts, George Repetski

    For the past while we have been seekingsomeone who could devote even more timeto ministry in the Russian language. Lastyear during one of our trips to Belarus wemet a Russian brother, Aleksei, who, together with other brethren in Moscow, is involvedin a Christian Russian radio ministry throughout the CIS. Following this initial encounterwe continued to learn further about them; wesent some of our Russian messages on tapeto them. Finally, last summer we were able tomeet Alexander Karakouts and Paul Nikorain Moscow. We worked with these brothers inevangelistic outreach in Moscow, St. Petersburg and surrounding areas. By being withthem we found that they reach out to theRussian-speaking peoples for Christ, as wedo, through the means of radio and personalevangelism. GMRM has committed itself towork in partnership with these brothers.

    We invited them to visit numerouschurches and Christians throughout the USAand Canada with us during the month ofOctober. This proved to be a time well spentwith them. Now we would like to introduceyou to Alexander and Paul through the following interview:Alexander, could you give us an overviewof your work.

    "I am the director of The ChristianPerforming Arts Union. This is a missionaryorganization that conducts an evangelisticoutreach throughout Russia. It is made up ofaccomplished singers and musicians. Wehave two groups: a choir and a small orchestra of folk instruments. We use these groupsin all kinds of evangelistic meetings."Before talking about your work with thesemusicians, tell us about your radio ministry.

    "We prepare Christian programs that goover one of the most popular radio stations inRussia called Beacon. We work together withworkers of this radio station in their centrecalled Ostankino. Our program is a mixture ofmusic, singing and a sermon. The signal ofBeacon radio station goes out in the airwaves all over the former Soviet Union overlocal stations, on shortwave and, also,through a cable system to every household,to hospitals and prisons. This cable systemfor radio programs has come to us from thesoviet period when the Communist Partyused it as a tool for propaganda. Now theGospel is being heard over such a system.The mail response is really terrific. They tellus how much they appreciate the programand how they are finding the Lord. It's wonderful."You mentioned Ostankino. I rememberhearing about that radio facility beinginvolved in the recent troubles that tookplace in Moscow. Wasn't it attacked bypeople supporting the Russian Parliamentthat was recently disbanded by force?

    "Precisely. 1don't know what I'll go backto when I return to Moscow. In fact, prior tomy departure for Canada 1finished up someprogramming ahead of time. On October 3, Iworked for a few hours in Ostankino duringthe morning before leaving to get on the flightfor Toronto. If I would have stayed there justa few more hours, I probably would not havebeen able to leave the place. Supporters of

  • the Russian Parliament stormed the facilityand held it for several hours before beingforced out by troops. Apparently no smallnumber of people lost their lives and scoreswere injured in the battles."Now, that was a close call! I'm glad yougot out In time and were able to visit us.Let's Just briefly return to the question ofevangelism. How do you conduct evangelistic outreach?

    "In recent times we have worked withvarious groups and evangelists from theWest. We set up series of evangelistic nightlymeetings for them in different parts ofMoscow and Russia. The usual format is thatwe rent a public auditorium in a given area ofthe city, advertise the upcoming evangelisticmeetings in that area. Usually the first nightfew local people are in attendance. One ofour musical groups presents a concert ofChristian music and songs. Christian poetryis read and then the visiting speaker preaches with translation. Bibles and Christian literature is handed out. We tell the folks whohave come to invite their friends. Everyevening more and more come out."Have you liad any lasting results? If so,what kind?

    "Through this method we have participated in starting some 20 new churches inMoscow alone. In fact, my coworker, Paul,can tell you a little about the congregationthat we ourselves started and are nowinvolved in."Paul, tell us about this congregation.

    "Our church is called the OlympicChristian Church. It started just over a yearand a half ago. We held a series of four consecutive Sunday evangelistic meetings in anauditorium in the Olympic Village area ofMoscow. At the conclusion of the series, weinvited those who had come to start attendingregular Sunday church meetings in theschool building of the Olympic Village. Iserved as a pastor in the Ukraine prior to my

    coming to Moscow to work with Alexander. Ithought at that time that I won't return to apastoral ministry but be Involved only Inevangelistic outreach. However, the Lord hadother plans. I now serve as their pastor."Can you tell us a little bit about the peopleof this church?

    "Our people who have come to Christ area 100% newly converted. They have not hadany church background. They are professional people and, for Russian standards, arequite well off in most cases. We've had twobaptismal services. During the first service 4were baptized. During the second one morewere baptized about 20.1 should add thatwe have to explain the most basic Christiandoctrines in a simple and understandableway. These people don't have any background in Christian things. These are notyour typical traditional type of Russian believers. Actually, It's a pleasure working withthem. They have little knowledge of theScriptures but much love for the Lord. That'sdifferent from some more traditionally-mindedRussian believers who seemingly know a lotbut sometimes show little love. There issomething refreshing about these newbelievers. Please pray for us and our congregation."Paul and Alexander, we wish you theLord's blessings in your work of evangelism and in your radio ministry. We lookforward to a continued partnership withyou In preaching Christ to the Russianpeople.

    "Thank you for inviting us and for yourwillingness to work with us. We also thank allof your supporters fortheir part in this cooperative effort. Godbless you all." . .

    jiv,; L

  • BRETHREN PRAY FOR US

    While in St. Petersburg last SeptemberVera and I met Svetlana Prokhanoff. She isthe last surviving relative (granddaughter) ofivan Stepanovich Prokhanoff (1869-1933), aleader of Evangelical Christians in Russia.This family is well known to all of us atGMRM. It was a very moving experience forus to hear the announcement after ourpreaching in the church that she was inattendance and that she requested prayer.Following the service we talked and prayedwith her. She passed on to us some picturesand more information about her family's history. We mention this to you so that you,also, can be in prayer for her. Pray that theLord will give her what she needs the most that the messages her grandfather

    Vera Bajenski (left) withSvetlana Prokhanoff (right)

    preached and the songs that he wrote(including "How Great Thou Art" in Russian)would bring peace and stability in her physical and spiritual life.

    By coincidence it is interesting to note thatCollege Press has recently reprinted thevery Interesting autobiography of I. S.Prokhanoff entitled In the Cauldron ofRussia. This book is available from CollegePress in Joplin,Missouri. * ' ' +

    LIVING MEMODIAL(SIn memory of Benjamin BajenskiGiven by: James & Carolyn Hensley

    First Christian Church,Springfield, OH

    In memory of Tom ShawlinskiWalter & Edward ShawlinskiOlga ForsiukJoe & Tina Forsiuk

    Given: by Lydia Shawlinski

    In memory of Ruth EroncigGiven by: Martin & Lois Derlak

    In memory of Nick YacknowecGiven by: Wiili &Olga Emter

    George & Vera BajenskiIn memory of John K. Huk, Sr.

    John NaydiukEunice Physk

    Given by: Lucas & Sadie Naydiuk

    NOTICEPlease take note that any gifts for which

    you require a 1993 tax receipt have to bemailed by December 31, 1993. Any donations with a January 1994 postmark must,by law, receive a 1994 tax receipt. Toavoid disappointment please ensure yourgift is in the mail before the end of December, 1993.

    GMRM MISSIONARIES

    Vera BajenskiGeorge BajenskiPaul DiatelGeorge RepetskiJacob Repetski

    Office AssistantPolish MinistryUkrainian MinistryRuss/Belarusian MinistryBelarusian Ministry

    Our Mailing Address is:Global Missionary Radio Ministries4141 Dixie Road, Box 20Mississauga, OntarioCanada L4W/4X9Tel: (905) 564-3578 Fax: (905) 564-6732Box 104, Geneva, Ohio 44041Address Correction RequestedPublished 6 times a yearPrinted in Canada