JOHN IS CURRENTLY ON HIS SPRING TRIP TO UKRAINE. PLEASE KEEP HIM IN YOUR PRAYERS.

Trip Report #8—The Ivano-Frankivsk Church of Christ at worship

Feature Photo: This is the Church of Christ in Ivano-Frankivsk that assembled for worship April 26, 2025!

The Lord’s Day was a bright, sunny and very mild day. It was a day of assembly and fellowship. John Durham continues to present his lesson series and today’s lesson focused on the fact that “Easter” was not the end but the beginning! He stressed the urgency of all people to be involved and focused on the Lord’s mission.

Encouraging Developments Within One Year’s Time!

It is encouraging to see the change in the congregation’s attitude and atmosphere! Perry had told me that I would see a dramatic difference in the members in the one-year’s-time since we made a critical change. And he was correct. Perry observed that even in the bus going to the assemblies there was now a joy and eagerness.

Illustrating Perry’s comment was a conversation I had with three women after the worshipping assembly—Natasha, Natasha and Lesia. Two of these are new to the congregation being IDPs. These three were talking about how they are inviting their friends to come to the congregation. Lesia showed me a list of her friends that she is constantly talking with and urging to visit. It was so encouraging to hear the excited conversation about their desire to reach-out to as many as possible.

Please continue praying for our efforts!

John L. Kachelman, Jr, Ukraine Missions, Dalraida Church of Christ, P.O. Box 3085, Montgomery, AL 36109