It is not the first time I'm giving this presentation but still I was anxious. I tried to understand what kind of message God wants to communicate to precious community of the Sacramento Valley Family Church. Of course I felt confident because I was going to talk not the abstract ideas or invisible things but practical activity and substantial results of my Ukrainian community.
Maybe because we kind of communists in Ukraine so we want to build substantial Heavenly Kingdom on earth unlike many Christians in America talking mostly about God's Kingdom in the sky. You know, Soviet communists wanted to create paradise on earth :)
After 50-minute presentation the questions from audience followed. People were interested how difficult political situation and war affect our activities, and whether our church organization experiences persecutions.
To conclude sermon Ukrainian missionary group altogether sang traditional Ukrainian song "Chervona Ruta" as an offering.
Afterwards during lunch time I asked impressions. Women said they could feel hope, unity, and strong message. Somebody even shed tears. Young people enjoyed the song and music and felt vision. The elders said that we are going in right direction.
Well, this encourages to work even harder for God and His Kingdom!Right after the service seven people jumped to the car and took a long trip to Vancouver, WA.
Yuriy Solomakha.
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