Closing Ceremony

Tonight was our closing ceremony for the past two weeks of English Clubs. Instead of our regular schedule, we had a program for the students that included a couple of video clips and skits, worship, one last gospel presentation using "The Bridge" video, and presentation of certificates to students who completed the courses. It was a night of celebration, but also sadness as many goodbyes were also exchanged. One of the main purposes of the evening was to pass the students on to the Ukraine for Christ Campus ministry, so that they will be able to continue the relationships that have been formed through English Clubs. Many students indicated after last night's gospel presentation that they were thinking about things like God, Jesus, and the Bible in a way that they hadn't before, and that they wanted to continue searching for the truth. Some are close to a commitment to a Christ; others are deep-seated in their own beliefs, but all were willing to discuss the claims of Scripture openly and consider the possibility of a loving God who sent His only Son to die for their sins. Continue to pray for these students; Campus has a Winter Conference next week, and several students that attended the clubs are going. It is vital that the Campus staff is able to connect with these students soon after English Clubs, so that relationships can continue to develop and conversations can take place based on some of the themes discussed in our clubs. Pray for those students who are searching for truth and want to be absolutely sure that it is found in the Bible.

We fly out tomorrow afternoon and arrive in Columbia by Sunday evening; pray for safe travel. Lord-willing, our next update will be in person!