It is hoped that Revs Neil Ross and Donald Ross and Mr Edward Ross will visit Odessa in early October, God willing. It was our intention to take a load of aid by truck to the Children’s Hospital there, but due to problems with Customs, this is not possible.
It is our plan to be two Sabbaths in Odessa. During our time there we expect to ordain an elder in the congregation and to hold a communion season. There will also be a lot of work to attend to in connection with the proposed charity building and the completion of a title deed for the land purchased. It is necessary for Rev Neil Ross and Edward Ross to be present since they have to sign documentation in Odessa on behalf of the Church. The building is being planned as a suitable storage area for Bibles and other
literature for distribution, as well as a place for worship and other activities connected with charity work.
The Chesley congregation invited Rev Barry Whear to give them six weeks’ supply in June and July of this year. After Mr Whear’s return to the UK, Rev Roderick MacLeod gave three weeks’ supply, during which time he officiated at their communion season. We ask our people to remember at a throne of grace all these activities in connection with the spreading of the Word of God. We must obtain a blessing from the Most High; otherwise our labour will be fruitless. (Rev) D A Ross, Convener, Dominions and Overseas Committee