March went by very fast because it was the first month of the spring. There were many things to do and to organize. I had the flu at the end of the winter and felt its consequences during the month. I was exhausted. Furthermore, my parents needed me more. I couldn't do many things that I planned in the beginning of the year.

Also the children ministry requires more and more time and efforts. I have to be ready to sit into the "breach" because most of the sisters who took care of the children are pregnant or they have babies. I don't know what to do; to weep or to be joyful. The church decided to extend the building. We want to have a new room for the Sunday school. The mothers with babies will have the old room.

Starting this month I will take care of the administrative work regarding the program and construction of the new room. In our country this process of "administrative purgatory" last a year. I don't really want to go through this process knowing that I live in a pretty corrupt country. Please pray that these plans will develop according to God's will and for His glory.

We did something that we enjoyed. We helped the children from the orphanages in Storojinet and Mahala villages. We bought a pair of shoes for each child from Storojinet. For the children from Mahala we transported some packages from the Zaporijia region (approximately 1000 km). We are thankful to the Lord for the opportunity to serve those who can't return the favor. Please pray that the relationships with the administration of these orphanages will continue and be an example of practical evangelism.

I worked regularly with all the groups from the church according to their needs. I also tried to pay pastoral visits because they prove to be a base of good relationships with each member.

This month I was called as a translator to the ministry of the former priest, Serafim. He did evangelism in several villages in our region. We planned more activities and intended to do all of them, but we did what the Lord allowed us to.

May everything be for His glory!