As the war continues, life in Ukraine remains unpredictable, so it was such a blessing when the authorities re-opened some of the beaches to the public. Finally, we could set a date to baptise 16 new brothers and sisters in Yeshua (Jesus), five of whom are Jewish!

One participant, Galina*, had been uncertain about going through with it until our Shabbat service just days before the event. She had attended baptismal Bible lessons, but after the service, she confessed, “I’ve really been struggling about this. In addition to my own doubts, my Orthodox daughter has been pressuring me to stop attending the Messianic congregation and to forget all this. But God spoke to me through the message today, and now I’m sure that I want to take this step and follow Yeshua!” What a joy this was after ministering to her for more than 10 years!

On the day of the baptism, Nelia*, another new Jewish believer, had great difficulty climbing down the steps that led to the sea. She had a bad leg and silently worried that she wouldn’t be able to make it back up. But after she was immersed, Nelia was amazed at how easily both her legs worked. She had no problem getting up the steps to enjoy our celebration service and barbeque lunch.

We praise the Most High for His grace! And we thank you, dear friends of Jews for Jesus, for your part in introducing these new brothers and sisters to Jesus. Please pray for each of them to grow and be strengthened in the Lord. And please pray for Ukraine, that God will grant peace and complete restoration for our country.

*names are changed to protect privacy.