Sunday, January 29, 2012

God's Workshop Update

The translation and production of Pastor Joseph Hovsepian's book, God's Workshop, in Armenian is almost complete! The brethren there are eager to have the book in their hands so please pray that the final stages of design, proofreading and printing will go well.

One of the endorsements that will appear on the back cover of the book is by Vardan Bibulyan, the team leader of Campus Crusade for Christ in Armenia. He writes:

Now that Yerevan has been declared the national capital of books, it is a great joy to see among all the other books Hovsep Hovsepian's Asdedzo Aresdanotse (God's Workshop) on the bookshelves of Armenian readers. The book's short and clear messages help the reader to better understand the Word of God and evaluate their Christian attitude and life.

This book will take the reader into God's workshop where the Holy Spirit, using these God-breathed messages will revive the reader. I congratulate Hovsep Hovsepian on his first Armenian book publication and I wish for a victorious journey.

This book will be given out for free in Armenia and surrounding countries because the poverty of the general population would prohibit them from purchasing copies - and we really want to put the book into as many hands as possible.

If you would like to support this endeavour, please speak with Pastor Joseph or make a special donation to "Armenia - Books".

Monday, January 9, 2012

Testamonies From Armenia

His Child Forever
“The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.” (Psalm 145:9)

I’ve been a believer for the past 30 years. The Lord has been my hope and my happiness. I have seen many miracles and experienced many blessings in my life. The fact that I’m alive is only for the glory of God.

On September 17, 2011, in Spitak at Tapalu River, 24 sisters and brothers were gathered to be baptized. When I saw them coming toward us all dressed in white, I could also see the Lord Jesus coming, alive and real, with His arms open. I was so filled with joy that I thought I was in heaven.

Thirty years ago, when I repented, I saw the same thing: that Jesus was coming toward me with open arms. Since that day I live for my Lord to bring lost souls to the Lord to repent from their sins. I am His child forever.


Saved By the Name of Jesus
“Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” (Acts 2:21)

Levson (right)
A few days ago we decided to go to the forest with my two horses and buggy to bring wood for the winter. We loaded as much wood as my buggy could hold. On our way back, it started snowing unexpectedly and the road became very dangerous. 
 
My friends, who are unbelievers, were afraid and started complaining. We were travelling very slowly toward the village. We arrived at a crossing where it was impossible to go through. The horses and the buggy started sliding toward the ditch and we could not see a way out.

My friends all cried out from fear but I called out the name of the Lord Jesus and a miracle happened. Just a metre away from the ditch, somehow the horses started running straight and got away from the danger. Farther away we stopped and looked at each other in amazement. I told them that the name of Jesus saved us.

We praised the Lord for bringing us safely to our village. We told everyone in the village of the miracle that was done though His name. I believe in His Name who is my God and my Lord.