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When I became a mother to my first daughter I remember that sense of great responsibility fall on my shoulders like a rock almost burying me under it. I remember feeding her and praying over her while slightly rocking in the chair at the same time, if it was only the top of the multitasking record... It was then when I realised what a saying “faith nurtured with the mother’s milk” really meant. It was literally the most quiet, almost private, time of the day when I could connect with the father in prayer before falling back into the harsh reality as my restless child would not stop screaming. It was the time of nurture not only for the body but most importantly for the spirit, for both of us.
Often as I prayed I felt an urgency to intercede over my children to grow up strong and courageous, to never bow down to this world even in the times of persecution. Now as a mother of two, I feel even greater responsibility for my family and the future generation that will inherit the faith from us, from me as a mother. It is very easy to get caught up with the daily routine of changing diapers, feeding babies, cleaning the kitchen and picking up gazillion of cheerios and pieces of legos off the floor and forget about the greater responsibility that we have as parents.
There is something more than just making sure our kids eat and take a nap to grow up physically healthy. I believe that as parents we carry a great responsibility of making sure our kids grow up spiritually strong and healthy and walk into their calling. I want to be the one to usher my kids into God’s presence, to introduce them to the real God and show them real faith.
There are three important things that we do with kids that are just the basic necessities of our lives. We pray together, read the Word and worship. I think it is absolutely a must to teach our children these things; it is our responsibility to do so, not the responsibility of the church or a Sunday School teacher.
As much as we love to pray in the “prayer closet,” the truth is there is no more “privacy” and “silence” in motherhood and we just need to go with the verse that says “pray continually” (Joshua 24:15). Pray in your silent moment, pray in the car, pray in your mind, pray in the kitchen and pray in front of your children. Kids have to see and hear us praying! I pray loud when I am with kids on purpose, and the purpose is to show them that prayer is a constant conversation with our heavenly father. Don’t just pray with kids before bed, use every opportunity. They will ask questions and interrupt you but soon they will get used to it, and when you get in the car and turn on your favorite worship song, they will remind you to pray, because you did so yesterday and they already know what you need to do; yes, they’re smart like that. Show them an example of the mother who prays.
Worship with your kids at home. Kids need to learn to worship God in freedom, and where else is better freedom than at home? We turn on our favorite worship songs and twirl and swirl around the room, jumping and dancing and praising Jesus with all our strength. I want to be the one to introduce my kids to God’s presence and it’s a sweet sweet feeling to be filled with the His presence while singing and praying together. I love when we walk into our house and my little baby points at the TV and demands “Alulua” (Hallelujah) to be turned on immediately, and then she raises her arms waiting to be picked up and praise Jesus with mama.
Read the Bible with kids daily. What else can build the spirit of our kids better than the Word of God? Every night we jump on our bed, turn on the little light and open the book together. We need to live by the Word of God in every season of our lives and our kids need to know the Word and love it. Don’t punish your kids by cutting off the reading time, and don’t hurry to make them do everything else and then not have enough time with you and God. We should not rub our kids of their blessing.
The bible says “start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it” Proverbs 22:6). There are many things we need to teach our kids but prayer, worship and reading the Word are three priorities to reach the goal of serving the Lord with our household (1 Thessalonians 5:17).
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In August my husband and I reached a milestone in our lives: 25 years of marriage. I got married when I was very young, I didn’t have a much time to properly prepare for married life. But I knew it for sure: I was chosen by God and wanted to completely devote my life to Him. I always thought it would be like that: if I got married, I would do it because of love and a person who was also entirely devoted to God. These were my values that I was 100% sure about.
My Vitya matched an image of an ideal man in my eyes. There were a few things that attracted us to each other, but spiritual values were core in our relationship. That is an understanding of who we are in God, what we were created for, what mission and what mark and legacy we should leave. In our family, that always has been and is a key, fundamental cornerstone that we are building our family on. This helps us walk through all the difficulties, winds and storms. It is important to focus on what is God’s calling for us and unite our lives with those whose ways don’t go in conflict with this.
Our family is founded on principles from a well-known Bible verse: 1 Peter 2:9: “But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.” Thinking about the words of the Scripture, I saw some very important points that revealed a brighter and clearer picture of this God’s promise and confession into our lives. “But you are a generation”: I see an entire life between these words. It was always God’s will for us to think in the scope of His Kingdom, for us to know who we are and remember that our “generation” is a chosen one. Not only us but also generations after us are set apart and chosen by God. We are chosen by God Himself. Realizing this truth gives us confidence, boldness and reveals our true value. It is revealed to us how God sees us. The great God who created the Universe has chosen me personally, my family and generations after me to serve Him. By making decisions in personal life, we realize that the consequences affect our entire generation. I’m truly happy that even before our children were born, God has already revealed to us who we are, why we are living and where we are heading to. Now we have understanding and vision where we are leading our family.
Another promise from the Word is that we are “royal priesthood.” Royal priesthood refers to high standards of a priesthood. Every one of us is a priest but not all belong to royal priesthood. God has set the bar high for us and our family. Royal priesthood is when our words meet the actions. We are a “holy nation.” God has called us to live in holiness. Faithfulness in the family is one of the qualities of holiness. We cannot be holy and unfaithful and it is impossible to be unfaithful and holy. Holy is to be set apart for a certain individual and a special goal. It’s very interesting that the Scripture says that we are the “people”. It may seem obvious but it contains a very important message. We should stay human in marriage: to remember that we are not perfect as well as our spouse. We need to forgive, show mercy, believe, hope and love: in other words, to be human.
We are also “His own special people” chosen by God for a certain goal and mission. We belong to God. We are called and chosen “to proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.” I always knew that I was called by God. God has called me and my house out of the darkness and into His light. His Word showed me the way and lit up this way. I’m born to proclaim my God. To proclaim and do His great work on this earth. My entire family, my entire generation are also chosen, and the testimonies what the Lord has done and chose our generation to be His priests on this earth will be passed from generation to generation.
This is God’s promise for every family. Moreover, this is God’s calling for every one of us. He sees us holy, kings and priests, chosen and set apart and able to fulfill His will on this earth. This is who we are thanks to the blood of Jesus who clothed us in His clothes and equipped for great works.
- Pastor Olga Muzichuk
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When my husband proposed to me, I don’t remember if he asked if I would marry him. But he did ask me one very important question, “Do you agree to build a castle with me for the rest of your life?” He always admired the architecture, art, and castles in particular. But the castle he referred to was not the kind built by hands. Even though I am sure he would love to live in that kind as well, he referred to something way more serious.
This particular castle is called family, a strong tower and a holy temple. Family requires hard work and it is a very difficult project. It has to be a place of rest, peace and comfort, a place of refuge and safety.
A great responsibility was placed upon my shoulders to build this temple and a castle. Bible says that a wise woman builds her house. When I said my “I do,” I agreed to roll-up my sleeves and labor so that our castle would be built. I have accepted a job proposal for my entire life. And a well build castle stands for centuries after the life of its founder. The first owner will be long gone but people will still admire the work. Same way in marriage, in order to build a strong family, we must work hard, invest a lot of time, sacrifice and build a strong marriage, one that will be worthy of admiration and an excellent example for generations to come. It must be a castle where the master and the owner is God Himself, and He is not limited by time.
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A chocolate fountain on opening night of the conference, “Designed to Impact 2017” was a perfect start of the 10th anniversary celebration. The conference took place on March 16-18, in Sacramento, California.
This year, the title of the conference was not simply a slogan for this 3-day event, but rather a mission of the entire ladies ministry of Melchizedek Church.
It is not a secret that such a delicate creation - a lady, a mom and a wife - has great influence on those surrounding her.
Just as many other events in the church, the goal of the conference is to encourage and uplift every lady so she can return home full of life, strength and the fire of God.
Pastor Olga Muzichuk, host and main speaker of the conference, shared the secrets of influence with those in attendance, saying, “The ability to impact the lives of others is a part of our Creator’s DNA. When God created us, He gave us His potential and ability to influence others. No matter how we express ourselves, we still make a difference in our surrounding.”
The lineup of powerful speakers included Olga Ledjaeva (Riga, Latvia), Marcela Page (San Diego, CA), and Christa Proctor (Sacramento, CA). Olga Mahmudova and Nina Sharapova also shared their knowledge and insight, with a good dose of humor and practicality.
The seminars were very interesting and quite useful, full of visuals, testimonies and examples from personal experiences.
Every lady has her own zone of genius, and the greatest impact happens when she is operating within that zone.
It was not only through knowledge and abundance of experience that the speakers were able to bless the ladies in the audience. The speakers also shared their failures and challenges that they faced, as well as the testimonies of overcoming these times of hardships.
Olga Ledjaeva was quick to point out the honest truth, “one cannot be a minister without exposing his wounds.” Likewise, many ladies shared their testimonies, how God called them into ministry and what challenges and obstacles they had to overcome.
Многие женщины делились свидетельствами, как Бог призвал их в служение, как они начинали и что встретили на своем пути.
Wives of pastors and other ministers encouraged one another in prayer, fellowship and through testimonies over a special lunch. This banquet is one of the new traditions that recently became a big part of the annual conference. Throughout this time women and ministers unite and together make plans for the future partnerships.
It was a great pleasure to welcome guests who came from various states and brought their friends and their teams of ministers, as well as those who attend the conference every year.
Throughout these three days, new connections and friendships with ministers from different parts of the US were born. These friendships added so much festivity to the birthday celebration.
Now let’s take some time and tell you more about the program itself. Every year, there are core values of the conference that the team tries to maintain.
At the conclusion of every service, there is a time of personal ministry, which offers an opportunity for every lady to receive prayer and speak with a minister.
There is also a special program prepared exclusively for kids and young adults
with variety of seminars, talk-shows, and entertainment for the young ones.
For ladies we prepare an appetizer break and a special ‘Heart-to-Heart’ program.
One of the greatest elements of this time is the Award Ceremony.
For a number of years now, pastor Olga Muzichuk acknowledges ladies who stood out in their action of faith, dedication in ministry or achievement worthy of praise.
It was such a remarkable moment - as if God himself noticed and publicly acknowledged that which was done in private.
Before the event took place, pastor’s team and many other people joined together and prayed over every aspect of the conference, as well as preparing their own hearts. Each one was waiting and expecting the Holy Ghost to move.
At the conference, the strong and powerful presence of God could not go unnoticed.
None of the ministers could ever know the thoughts and mysteries of the hearts of those in attendance, but God came and brought true change. The numerous testimonies of ladies confirm that God was touching their hearts and transforming their lives.
One of the speakers made a good point saying, “Before we can impact the lives of others, the word of God must impact us.”
The three days of ‘Designed to Impact’ conference were not just a celebration of the past 10 years, but rather a foundation for future events and growth.
We continue to move forward and are already making plans for future events. We believe that together we can make a difference by impacting our families and influencing our surroundings, and bringing change to our communities. Designed to Impact is not a closed chapter and another past event. It is the rhema word that lives in the heart of every lady and this revelation has already made an impact.
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Sveta Marchuk / Translation Marina Marchuk
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Beautiful spring has come so swiftly, and Easter along with it, unusually early this year. But regardless when we celebrate it, it is always a great joy and celebration, because it is a significant event in Christianity.
God gave us such a miracle - the gift of Salvation though the blood of Jesus. We all want a new beginning in life, and thanks to Jesus, we have been redeemed and our life can been completely transformed. This is the miracle of his Resurrection!
Together with all humanity, Melchizedek Church celebrated the resurrection of Jesus. Here is a brief overview, in case you missed it. We had two services - communion on Friday, to commemorate the Passover, and the celebration of the Lord’s Resurrection on Sunday.
The presence of God was so strong on Friday evening, the worship team simply could not stop praising Him, and the audience seemed eager to remain. An original poem by Zhanna Korzhuk, amazed everyone. As she said herself, she did not make up the words, they were inspired by the Holy Spirit. After the communion and prayer, God the good Father bestowed his children with a gift - a prophetic word, released through pastor Olga Muzichuk. God said that He has not forgotten the words He has spoken about the church and He was bringing them to pass. And it is who He is - He always keeps His word, doesn’t lie or decieve, and never forgets - He is a faithful and good God.
What can we say about Sunday? Of course, as in million other churches on the entire planet, we had a beautiful and festive celebratory service. The children, adults, and the pastoral family congatulated the church of Jesus with their talents.
The worship team also had a suprise for the congregation, performing the Revelation song in six different languages. And this is not a coincidence, but symbolizes the fact that Melchizedek church is an international church where people of many nations and cultures can come and make it their home. The song was sung in the various languages that are already a part of the church, but of course not all of them.
Overall, the celebration brought encouragement and renewal, which is the main purpose of this day. The grand finale was the sermon of Pastor Victor about the first words of Jesus after His resurrection. Rejoice! Do not fear! Go and spread the Word! Because the church is not meant to stay within its walls to rejoice and celebrate - Melchizedek Church exists so the Kingdom of God would grow and expand!
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The 9th annual ladies conference of Melchizedek Church, Bold and Beautiful was like a breath of fresh air. It was pleasant to hear a lot of positive feedback, from the visitors, guests and the team of ministers serving throughout the event. Pastor Olga Muzichuk, the founder of the Designed to Impact ministry, was the organizer and the main speaker of this conference. She opened up the conference with such words, “God, whom we serve, is a great and perfect God. When I see a woman, I see God in her, because He is the one who reveals the beauty that was embedded into her being from the very beginning.” The purpose of the conference was for every lady to see who she is in God, as well as to be renewed in His presence so each one could boldly move forward and live the life that God has predestined for her.
The conference was enriched by the participation of the guest speakers from Kiev, Ukraine - Svetlana Spivakova, business lady and talk show host of “Recipes of a Woman’s Happiness” and Vera Kasevich, pastor of Dynamo Church, as well as young Allyson Rowe, founder of Kingdom Crowned Ministries. Many guests visited from other states, and some traveled from overseas.
It was pleasant to walk into a renovated building, where the elegant design was both practical and comfortable. Two weeks prior to the conference, a team of volunteers worked diligently night and day building and renovating to achieve the ideas that were planned out throughout the year. Much painstaking labor went into the process, but not without the reward of creating the pleasant and warm atmosphere.
This was the second year when the conference lasted 3 days. On the first evening, pastor Vera Kasevich shared the word and her testimony of how God restored her with His love as a lady, a mother and a minister. “God takes our stories and turns them into testimonies”, were her encouraging words of hope for every lady.
I cannot overlook the fact that this year the worship team delighted everyone with their original songs, one of which was recorded in the studio and is currently being edited. This is a new level and we are truly overjoyed by this achievement.
The second day of the conference started out with practical seminars. The speakers shared biblical principles as well as personal experiences for raising children, having a healthy relationship with their husband, resolving conflicts and being influential in the community. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming with fresh aroma of morning coffee being shared among friends, which gave a boost of energy and strength for the rest of the day.
Later that day, more than 30 ladies took part in a luncheon for wives of pastors, whose husbands minister in different parts of the world. After the luncheon ladies agreed to meet at least once a year for fellowship and an exchange of the knowledge and experience.
The evening service was marked by such a strong and tangible presence of God, few remained indifferent. Many ladies testified right after the service about healings and personal encounters and experiences. Svetlana Spivakova, a truly fascinating lady, through her sermon showed the beauty of a lady who remains in God’s word, regardless what challenges and hardships she faces in her life. The Live Arts Ministry also delighted the crowd with their artistic, original performance. It was exquisite and inspirational!
The third and final day was abundant with diverse and wide-ranging programs for all ages. Pre-teen girls (ages 8-12) spent the entire day in a separate room enjoying a program that was exclusively prepared just for their age group, where they were able to soak in the love of God and be encouraged. Beside spiritual nourishment, they were lavished with a celebration for their soul and body, including delicious food and hand-made gifts. The youth spent time with Allyson Rowe, not missing a beat with a fun and memorable talk show where their curiosity was satisfied with open, honest and educational answers to their deepest questions.
Ladies enjoyed themselves to the fullest, their hearty program including seminars, a talk show, and games with prizes, exquisite jewelry that was impeccably chosen to fit the style of every modern lady. And this is just a small part of the Heart to Heart program. It would be impossible to describe every delicate detail of this luxurious affair, the decadent sweets passed out at the sound of a saxophone, the entertaining performances and the regale of all types of delicacies indulged to the sound of a live jazz band. This was a celebration for the soul! “They know the secrets of God’s kingdom,” noted Ms. Spivakova with a smile. What a pleasure it is to create an atmosphere for spiritual growth and relaxation of the feminine soul.
During the concluding service, pastor Olga Muzichuk shared the word about the calling of every woman. Many came out for prayer of dedication to be one of those “who proclaim the word.” It brings us great joy, because to raise up a great multitude of strong and bold women who will proclaim the glory of God and influence their surrounding is precisely the purpose of every woman, and the mission of Pastor Olga and the Designed to Impact ministry.
Next year will be our 10th annual conference, an anniversary and a great celebration in March 2017. I hope to see you there!
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The speakers of the conference, "Bold & Beautiful" have shared their dreams, goals, strengths and weaknesses...
Melchizedek Church of Sacramento, California is hosting their 9th annual Ladies Conference, "Bold & Beautiful", which will be held on March 10-12, 2016. For this special occasion, the speakers of the conference have participated in an interview to become acquainted with their audience: Olga Muzichuk, pastor of "Melchizedek Church" (Sacramento, USA), Vera Kasevich, pastor of Dynamo Church (Kiev, Ukraine) and Svetlana Spivakova, host of "Recipes to a Woman's Happiness" show (Kiev, Ukraine).
Who did you dream to become in your childhood?
Olga Muzichuk: As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a mom, and do charity work.
Vera Kasevich: A journalist or an attorney. But I followed my grandpa's footsteps and became a musician, and after repentance, became a pastor. The latter was the most unimaginable.
Svetlana Spivakova: A teacher.
What is your favorite book?
О.М.: Bible, of course. Also books about family, leadership and development of spiritual gifts.
V.K.: Favorite is the one that you read over and over. I can only read one book over and over without getting tired of it. That is my Bible.
< S.S.: Bible. Books on leadership and self-development.
What qualities do you mostly value in others?
О.М.: Their personality. Virtue, faithfulness, ability to love.
V.K.: Sincerity and integrity; all other positive qualities flow out of these. Hypocrisy is probably what corrupts a person the most.
S.S.: Christ, who can be concealed in the heart of a person for a time and unseen, but if they open their heart, every person becomes unique and beautiful in their own way.
What music do you like to listen to?
О.М.: I greatly enjoy worship and praise.
V.K.: I am a child of the 80's and disco is still my passion, speaking of music.
S.S.: Classical music, prophetic worship.
What is your strongest and weakest character trait?
О.М.: Strongest - sincerity and love. Weakest - I am very emotional.
V.K.: I will start with the weakest - perhaps laziness. I was always very frank about it, and people always made fun of me, because they didn't believe me. But I know myself better than anyone... Speaking of strengths - I think it's my faith. I believe in God, I believe in people, I believe in the future and in myself, regardless of the circumstances. Maybe my name has something to do with it? [Vera = Faith, literal translation from Russian] S.S..: Strength - being sincere and open. Weakness - frequently respond emotionally.
How do you spend your free time?
О.М.: I value my time with family and close friends, enjoying a cup of hot tea and fellowship. I also enjoy the time I spend one-on-one with God, it always relaxes, refreshes me, and brings forth new revelations and ideas.
V.K.: Immensely enjoy quiet time reading, reflecting and listening to music.
S.S.: Books.
What would you like to change in your life?
О.М.: Changes are good - it is a constant process of my life. I would like to rejoice more.
V.K.: Life is an adventure, and if it is with God, then He will fulfill the desires of your heart.
S.S.: My life is full of changes. A this point, I am expecting a new level in ministry.
What does it mean to be a modern Christian woman?
О.М.: Knowing who you are, knowing your God, the reason you are alive and what mission God wants to accomplish though you - and being ready to answer the call.
V.K.: While living in this world, thinking and acting as if you're not of this world.
S.S.: A woman as described in Proverbs 31 - a lady who is splendid, balanced, kind, strong and courageous. The things she does are secondary, the main value is who she is.
Head of the family and an independent woman - can these two live in unity?
О.М.: A woman was created for the man, to be his joy and comfort, to help him in the goals given to him by God. I believe that harmony comes though collaboration with each other and makes each one fruitful in fulfilling their calling.
V.K.: A woman is always dependent on someone, and it up to her to choose whom. The wise woman chooses her husband to be in the lead, who is also being lead by God. That's when everything falls into place.
S.S.: A woman was not created to compete and govern, but for partnership with her husband and God.
Interview prepared by Elena Nikitskaya
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Every year before the Ladies Conference a great deal of construction and design work is underway to refine and transform the interior of the church. A team of church volunteers led by talented and experienced designers carry out plans and project ideas that please the eye and heart. The Conference is one month away, and preparation work gathers pace.
It seems like a small European town is being built inside the building of Melchizedek Church. Every detail is well thought out, calculated and put into place:
The initial work plan was proposed to experienced construction volunteers on Saturday, February 13, and was carried out without a hitch.
New walls, arches and columns have been erected. There is still a lot to be done on stage. The walls, design and decorations require painstaking and detailed work followed by the final cleaning. Such amount of work needs planning and ideas but also helping hands to turn this into reality. We would like to thank everyone who volunteered! Your help and diligent work are greatly appreciated. Follow our progress and sign up for the Conference.
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Being a Christian, or in my case a Christian Minister, one has to be ready for anything, anywhere, and anytime. Not only am I referring to physical things but also spiritual. What's interesting is that God always shows up at the “wrong” time, that is from our standpoint. I’m sure you’ve experienced it for yourself. Its when you get that restless feeling as if there is something heavy on your chest. It could very well be at the time when you not only feel that you need to pray, rather you know it in your heart you must stand on your guard in prayer. Yet you are very tired, or feeling down, at times even discouraged, or you simply don’t feel like it. Another term for this would be Midweek or Post-Sunday reality. However, that’s exactly the time in which not only are you tested, but the time you MUST discern what it is God is trying to relay across. Be it a warning, or time of warfare, standing in the gap for your family or friends, or even having the most intimate time of communion with Him. That exact uneasy feeling, a feeling of loss of all peace, visited my wife Tanya and I over the past week.
Tanya and I just came back from a well deserved, week-long, South Cali family vacation, or at least we planned on vacationing. We rented a small house, just for the two us. Here comes the jaw dropper → it was on a whopping 35 acre orchard. I mean we were mesmerized by the panoramic view, the sound of the birds in the garden, and … you guessed it, the cool ocean breeze. Words such as; Romantic, beautiful, relaxing and etc., simply won't describe it.
Our minds were set on … ding! ding! ding! vacation, shopping, lattes, sushi, endless mountains of calories, and of course, ROMANTIC TIME. That very first Sunday evening both of us, simultaneously I might add, felt as if something was missing. Even to the point that something was urgently wrong. Our first reaction was to go outside to pray and invite the presence of God. After praying in tongues for 10 or 15 minutes, in a vision, I saw a black dog, about the size of a man. It had bright red eyes and was standing just outside the property. The dog was attempting to lunge forward at Tanya but was being held back by two angels. I immediately told Tanya what the Lord was revealing to me and I in turn prayed for our protection and in prayer casted down demonic plots against us. Being confused about what was taking place I asked God what was going on. I only had one word that kept repeating itself in my heart, “Labor Pains”. We continued to pray until, in a second vision, I saw the dog leaving.
Confused yet? I was. Talk about a “wrong” time. I came for a vacation, not for work. I mean so often as ministers we get so caught up with church and office work it seems overwhelming. Sometimes to the point of not wanting to do anything at all. However, I understood that Devil and his dogs don’t take a day off.
Dogs surround me, a pack of villains encircles me they pierce my hands and my feet. Psalm 22:16
Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8
That evening we made a decision. We were to have at least an hour of individual prayer and in addition at least thirty minutes of prayer together. The very next morning we started praying.
Only later did I understand that our first prayer together laid the foundation for the rest of our stay there. It was not because we knew something ahead of time or were preparing for this. In all honesty, as mentioned above, I just wanted to get away for a week and not think about ANY responsibility. It was simply because we discerned the time of God's visitation, His vision, and His plans for us.
The very next day, after more prayers together, we knew that God wanted to do something great, something new. That’s when I remembered the words of prophecy of my dear pastor, Olga Muzichuk. Just a few days before Tanya and I left, the three of us discussed the birth of a new ministry to married and pre-marriage couples in our church, which Tanya was going to oversee. I remember her saying to Tanya, “You are going to give BIRTH to this ministry in prayer” “It could only be done through prayer”. Those were the labor pains God was referring to. With each prayer I could see everything starting to come together. Almost every night the Lord would show us dreams about being risen to a new level in the spiritual realm. A new level of authority, power, dominion, compassion towards people, and with it all, a new level of responsibility.
Both of us anticipated the last night of our stay, the last prayer. We knew the Lord was going to come and impart in us His seed, the seed of the new ministry. After this prayer we knew, I mean it all finally clicked, why the Lord brought us there. As we continued to pray in the spirit all of a sudden something arose on the inside of me and I couldn’t help but to screamed, “I can see a new star rising among you” I continued, “A new star is rising among its people” “The star of hope, the star of life, the carrier of the Great Light that lights the way of a new ministry in the city of Sacramento” “The star that crushes the weight of sin, that breaks divorces and confusion, the start that leads the young people to repentance. The start that carries hope and encouragement”. At these words the place where we prayed erupted. His presence overwhelmed us and touched us in a tremendous way.
To conclude, discernment not only brought Tanya and I closer together as a family but it produced spiritual growth in our lives and gave birth to a new ministry, which is expected to launch in the Summer of 2014 (follow my blog, i'll keep you posted). I can’t express how well and peaceful I feel knowing that we pleased Gods heart and were able to discern His time. We often have our own plans, ideas, and agenda … especially on vacation. However, its is so important to discern the time of God’s visitation, to know His plans, and to be guided by His Spirit. In the words of Prophet T.B. Joshua - “His timing is the best”.
P.S. We still managed to get all of our shopping, mountains of calories, and lovie-dovie time in too.
- Taras Chernyy AKA Mr. Crumbs
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As always, we strive to encourage you with our announcements and here with you Serzh & Lana. Take a look at what's going on at Melchizedek Church and what awaits you in the near future. Mark your calendars and be a part of what God is doing in His Church.