Hughes News #102

"Tie your shoes and pray for the Hughes"

 

Dear Friends,

 

Last month began with a very special event – the baptism of Victor Catlabuga.  This man, in his 70s, began coming regularly to services with those from Visoca at the beginning of 2023.  Through the influence of the believers there, Victor came to profess Christ as his Savior and expressed to us his desire to be baptized.  It was a blessing to me seeing a man, a man in the later years of his life, take this step.  Our entire service was focused on the event and afterwards we shared a meal with everyone present.  Rejoice with us in the Lord’s working in Victor’s life and pray for him as he continues to grow!  An added blessing is that others have expressed interest in baptism.  We are discussing with them and hope to move forward with them soon.

 

Jacob, Victor and David

 

In many European countries March 8 is celebrated as Women’s Day.  While not all believers here recognize the day, we have used it to have an outreach for women.  This year we were able to stagger our events so that Viola could attend each.  A lady in the Bulboci church headed up the event there, allowing Viola to participate without having to lead it.  There were 26 ladies total, with several who came for the first time.  We held the program in Soroca on Saturday, March 9.  The theme was “Taste and See that the Lord is Good.”  In addition to the missionaries and the ladies who often come to services, there were several visitors, including two from English classes and one of our neighbors.  We were really pleased with how everything went.

  

Ladies' Outreach in Soroca

In our last letter we mentioned the Bible study in Visoca.  David and I split teaching duties and finished up that series in the middle of March.  You may remember us mentioning opposition in Bulboci – specifically with us using the library for children’s programs.  David has tried to get a final decision from the mayor, but things are still up in the air.  We are planning a program in the village during kids’ Easter break, but are unsure where it will be held.  We’d appreciate prayers for resolution to the situation and the Lord’s guidance if we need to hold future activities elsewhere.  

 

In His service,

Jacob and Viola Hughes

 

For Prayer: 

1. Upcoming baptism

2. Easter outreach and special services (first week of May)

3. Unresolved situation with library in Bulboci

 

For Praise:

1. Victor’s baptism

2. Good attendance and participation at ladies’ events 

3. Good finish to winter study in Visoca