Encouraging visit by Brother Flodin and his wife to Moldova

[DinaG.]

First of all sorry for my English. My native language is Russian, but I will try to do my best. 

 

On the 9th of April Brother Kenneth Flodin with his wife visited Moldova on behalf of the Governing Body and an encouraging meeting for the witnesses from Transnistria was organized. 2181 witnesses from Transnistria were present. Me too, as I live in Tiraspol – the capital of Transnistria. 

 

Short information about Transnistria to give you an idea what is going on here. PMR - the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (or Transnistria) is unrecognised autonomous part of Moldova. Moldova and Transnistria have different capitals (Chisinau and Tiraspol), currency (lei and rubles), government and main language (Romanian and Russian). Bethel is located in Chisinau. Russia is backing Transnistria. Laws in PMR are based on Russian legislation. That is why we here also face certain difficulties in our ministry. There is no anti extremist law here yet, but recently a law restricting missionary activity has been adopted in Transnistria. So we can’t offer any publications in our public ministry, use carts or invite people to our meetings anymore. Russian Supreme Court Case will definitely affect witnesses in PMR. 

 

So we were very happy to know about Brother Kenneth Flodin visit to Moldova. I want to share my impressions of his visit. 

 

Brother Flodin mentioned that average number of hours we spend in ministry and number of return visits and Bible studies after restriction of our activity has risen. Of course number of publications has dropped. Brother Flodin for the first time heard how circuit overseer praised publishers for the fact they didn’t distributed Memorial Invitations. Yes, we simply can’t do this in our circumstances. 

 

As for the court case in Russia, you all know that Mark Sanderson was in the court last Wednesday. In an e-mail to brother Flodin he wrote it was one of the proudest moments in his life.

 

As for court result brother Flodin reminded that Jehovah knows issues we can’t know, as it was with Job. So we may pray for our brothers in Russia and should respect any Jehovah’s reaction to this situation.

 

Then a recent letter from one Russian congregation to the Governing Body was read. Russian brothers are thankful to the Governing Body and all brothers and sisters in the world for their love, prayers and active support in letter-writing campaign. They are deeply touched, even to tears, by the efforts we all made to help them. They feel our love and love of Jehovah. Especially they thank our children, many of which can’t even write well but they still participated in the campaign. The campaign is already noticed by some Media in Russia. Russian brothers feel we are very close to them. No other organization in the world can show such love, they wrote. In any case they are sure that finally Jehovah will win.

 

Not every letter will be read by Russian officials, noticed brother Flodin after that, but they will have to open our envelopes not to miss important correspondence from other people. So this is for sure will be great witnessing. 

 

Then an inspiring Bible talk “Make your mind over” was held. But it is for another topic 

 

Visit of Brother Flodin and his wife was really a precious gift from Jehovah.  

 

 

Edited April 11, 2017 by Dina Gavrilenko

[2EVES]

Hi Dina, your english was great and the post was inspiring. Looking forward to reading more. Thank you! 

[Friends just call me Ross]

Thank you for sharing this with us, Sister Dina! 

Jehovah is with his people in Russia, and Moldova and Transnistria,

and so are we. 

Welcome to JW Talk! 

 

[DENCOL]

Thank you so much for sharing with us. We pray continually that Jehovah strengthen each and every one of our dear brothers and sisters in Russia. We love all of you very much!

[Beggar for the Spirit]

Hi Sister Dina,

Wow,  excellent job in explaining to us the many good points from Brother Flodin's visit! 

And your English was great just like Sister Yvette commended you on! 

You have started off so well here on JWtalk and we are glad you are our sister. 

[Omoyeme]

Thank you Sister Dina for your encouraging post.  It regards to the letter-writing campaign, we were instructed from Jehovah through His Faithful Slave to help our dear brothers in Russia.  And we "did just so."

 

It make me so proud to be a servant of the Most High God of the Universe.

[sunshine]

Lovely (and excellent English).  We love you all in that part of the world, and recognize your difficulties.    Such a privilege to be shoulder to shoulder with you all.  

 

To Jehovah the victory!

Edited April 12, 2017 by sunshine

[Tbs77]

Thank you for sharing this faith strengthening experience... Your English is as good as mine.

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[DinaG.]

My dear brothers and sisters,

I am so glad I had a chance to share my joy with you. Thanks for your warm greetings and replies. I am very happy to serve Jehovah with such beautiful loving people