Evangelists from the United States and South Africa visited Chernivtsi, Ukraine, to share their spiritual experiences and hopes. It was a new experience for them as they came to support the Ukrainian people during a full-scale conflict.
Five programs took place in Chernivtsi, and the other five in the villages of Mamayivka, Nedoboivtsi, Kamianka, Kadubivka, and Klishkivtsi.
The total number of attendees at the first meeting at all venues reached more than 1,000, with an average of 90–150 in each community.
The Bethany mobile clinic, which provided various medical services free of charge, helped residents of the region. Forty students from the Ukrainian Adventist Theological Institute (Bucha) also helped with the programs.
Each day, the program had a specific focus, such as an evening of prayer for Ukrainian defenders and their families, an evening of kindness, and others. Program participants received humanitarian aid, but most importantly, the program provided moral and psychological support.
The motto of the meetings was "If it's written in the Bible, I believe it; if not, it's not for me." This approach reflects a deep trust in the Holy Scriptures.
The most important event at the end of the meetings was the baptism, which took place on May 27 in the community of Chernivtsi-Zhuchka. On that day, 29 people who attended the meetings decided to make a covenant with God and receive baptism. This decision was a huge step for their spiritual lives!
On the same day, eight more people were baptized in Selyatyn, Vyzhnytsia, Chernivtsi. This proves that the Gospel meetings have a great impact on people's lives, helping them to not only get acquainted with Christian values but also gain spiritual strength.
Another baptism took place on June 4 in the village of Mamayivka, where three people also longed to give their hearts to God. Thus, the work started by the evangelists continues. The Adventist leaders in the region are confident that the ongoing evangelistic activities in the communities will continue to bring hope and spiritual growth to many people.
The original version of this story was posted on the Ukrainian Union Conference news site.