January 2006

1. In December we held a week long seminar on the Father's Heart at the Nehemiah Centre in Uzhgorod, Ukraine. Fifty-seven pastors and their families came from all parts of Ukraine, representing churches of different streams and traditions. The evening meetings were also open to visitors from the local churches. There was a small group from a particular evangelical stream that denies that the gifts of the Holy Spirit are still operational in our days. They really had a shocking surprise! The pastor invited us to go to his church next time we visit Ukraine. For the second time last year we saw a group of people, who had never been exposed to a River experience, opening themselves spontaneously and sincerely to the outward signs familiar to us.

2. During our visit we ministered also to local churches. Catherine preached with such passion, intensity and freedom that I, Giancarlo, was so excited and happy to forget my own message. We will be back in Uzhgorod in August, with the same program, but expecting a much larger audience. 

3. The move from Central London to Surrey went smoothly and in many different ways we experienced God's grace and favour. A team from the Redhill Vineyard rushed to our Cottage before the removal van arrived and thoroughly cleaned the whole place, from top to bottom, physically and spiritually! The same church arranged for us contacts with builders, decorators and so far we have had excellent workers transforming the new place into the home we want. We were also blessed by the kindness of other residents in the village. Although we are in a rather isolated position, almost immediately after our arrival we were invited to private parties and village gatherings. We shared with everyone what we believe and what we do. There is a harvest...........

4. In January we ministered at the Sunday service of the Morning Star Christian Fellowship in Sunningdale. We really loved the church and we found a great affinity and immediate link in the spirit with the pastors. We sensed that again the Lord has established a significant contact that will bear fruit in season.

Giancarlo & Catherine