Vicka
We like to introduce you to different people we meet, since that helps you understand our life a little more.
Today I want to introduce Vicka. Vicka is a student in our bible school. She is Ukrainian and has a passion to teach God’s word. She will do Titus Project this fall to get stronger in her teaching skills and to bring Bible teaching to a country that really needs discipleship.
Here is her testimony:
Being born in a family with Orthodox beliefs, I was baptized almost after birth and given a cross to wear at all times as a symbol of Christianity. The existence of God is a fact that I have always known.God was, He is, and He always will be.
But a lot of times, what is visible on the outside is not reflected inside.
Yes I knew ABOUT God, but I didnt know Him.
Time was passing and life was bringing more struggles as I grew up. The Soviet Union collapsed and had a great influence on every person and every family. I hardly saw my parents at home as they were trying to earn some money to make ends meet. I was growing up on the street and at the age of 12 I almost commited a suicide. I was so disappointed in life and all it had to offer, that I said: God Im not going to believe in You anymore! A year passed, and I experienced Gods grace pour out on me. After attending a Christian camp I experienced something I never knew, some One Ive only heard about. God found me at the age of 13, and I was saved. I made a decision to ask God to come into my heart and change my life, and then was baptized, after truly believing. Since then I had a strong desire and motivation to help out kids at these Christian camps to find out who God is and who they are in Him.
Lately Gods been teaching me how to build up my faithfulness, teaching me how to trust in Him with patience and what humbleness is before Him. He showed me my heart and revealed that being faithful starts from the inside. I knew that, but sometimes my priorities were not set straight, letting other things take 1st place in my heart. I thank God for always being faithful, guiding me in His footsteps so that I may have a good example to follow.
God is my Lord, my Father and my Friend.
He is my beloved and i belong to Him...
Just as a side note, Vicka is planning on moving into long term missions after this bible school and will need monthly supporters so if you are interested in being a part of her team just let us know and we will get you connected.
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