Gospel News — Jun-Aug 2012

NEWS FROM BROTHERS & SISTERS

NEWS FROM THE PHILIPPINES

I would like to request you to please kindly send me a copy of the NEV Bible. I hope you can process my request. Thank you, and may the Lord bless you all.

I was baptised into Christ last 24 March 2012. Brothers Richard and Ruben visited me from Cagayan de Oro that day and conducted my baptism after 3 hours more or less, of Bible discussion. Though this was just the start of my true "In-Christ" spiritual growth, I am feeling slowly and continuously relieved of spiritual baggages from my former self's confused spirituality. I know God is my guide through all this that I shall continue steadfastly, with the help of the Cagayan de Oro brethren. I am glad to tell you this. And to thank you and Robin for the opportunity you both afforded me [through the Bible Basics and literature sent].

NEWS FROM RUSSIA

We're delighted to report the baptisms of YEVGENIJ. May God bless him in his journey to His Kingdom. Our brother is in extreme isolation in a small town north of Vladivostok in the far East of Russia.

Our new brother at his nearest airstrip- one of our most isolated brethren.

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KAZAN

I feel ashamed when I read some of the articles in the magazine, because it all seems so obvious and clear once I read the explanation, but when I read for myself it seems I often finish a chapter not having really understood it. I read each day and by God's grace am keeping well for my age.

OMSK Obl.

I continue to try to sell my apartment and move into the countryside and farm some land, it is the only way to survive now, with heating bills so high. But there seem no buyers. So please pray for me about this.

ST. PETERBURG

I realize I am getting older as I now need stronger glasses to read your letters and to write to you. Truly as the snow melts and Spring comes upon us here, I realize within me the need for Christ's return and the Kingdom to come on earth. I am so grateful you shared this hope with me.

TAMBOV

I have written more poems, it is my way of expressing myself and I do it more, it seems, as I grow older. All around is a collapsing world where a few people are getting richer and forgetting the rest of us. It is a relief each day to read God's word and find connection with the truth about life and our destiny.

NEWS FROM SERBIA

BELGRADE

I was in hospital for some time with my kidney problems. For one week I shared a room with a Jehovah's Witness. I am sure God put me there with him in order to witness to him about what God is really like. It was a witness, at least. My prayers are with the ecclesia in Riga. The growth of the Truth there is wonderful to read about.