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Greetings beloved,
Allow me to introduce myself and the work God has called me to here in Ukraine, former republic (and “Breadbasket”) of Soviet Russia.
I was called to Ukraine back in 1992 after having graduated Pensacola Bible Institute in ’91.’ Upon leaving we, (me and another graduate, Brian Higgins), went with the intention of going on a survey trip for a couple of weeks and then return to do deputation. But God had other plans. We ended up staying in Ukraine. We “waisted” a round trip ticket by not returning. The first impressions of Ukraine were unbelievable; people everywhere, the curiosity of the locals literally drew them to us to receive tracts and the gospel. Many were saved. We got busy as two single men preaching literally everywhere; in schools, prisons, universities, out in the yards, in villages, and of course at Independent Square, where at one time they used to hold communist rallies.
Within a year being in Ukraine, I met a faithful young lady by the name of Galia, whom I married in August of ’93.’ At present (2000) we have to girls, Naomi (5) and Rachel (3).
It wasn’t until four years had passed that we decided to go back to the States to present to the folks what the Lord had been doing within those four years. Our “furlough” was only for 3 months. You can hardly say that that was a furlough. You may ask, “How did you get support to stay for four years?” Well, the group that I first came with, had taken some videos of us, and upon returning back the America they did the “foot work” for us while we stayed on the field. To say the least THE LORD TOOK CARE OF US. From two single men to, now to each having our own wives and now each having two children has shown us the Mighty hand of God in His work. We give Him all the praise, glory and honor.
At the present I along with my wife and two girls continue to serve our Lord. I’m preaching, feeding the flock, along with discipling other members. God has blessed us with many young preach boys. At one time almost one-fourth of our membership was God-called local Ukrainians. We started a Bible Institute (filial of Pensacola Bible Institute) in ‘97’ and continue to teach those interested in learning the Bible.
There is one other thing that I think needs to be mentioned is that God has given us an opportunity to write many books and booklets. We have the correspondence course that we started in ‘94’ and is still going strong today. We have close to 300 participants from every county of the entire country of Ukraine. Besides the lessons we have also written much material, having an inside view of the needs of this country. So therefore below are some of the works that we’ve printed. In the time to come, Lord willing, we will add on to the reportoire. May the Lord bless you. Pray for the Demopoulos family; Perry, Galia, Naomi and Rachel. May the Lord bless you.