This is my Ukrainian friend Ira, home to Kiev from her mission field in China. We have been catching up on all her journeys in China. Below are some pictures she brought to share.
This is Ira from Ukraine & Olga from Russia at a temple in a city in China where gods from all nations are represented by their idols.
This is a Chinese woman worshipping at an idol in a Chinese city.
At this Budhist temple, worshippers have brought sacrifices. Ira & Olga prayed for the people who go there to know the Only God, Creator of all, who is King of kings and Lord of lords.
Ira climbs the many stairs where all the worshippers go to bow to Buda at this city in China. Of course her prayer is for God Almighty to reveal Himself to these who seek god.
Ira with Chinese students from her university. They study Russian while she studies Chinese.
At 6am, Ira buys her fresh produce at the farmer's market. Already by 8am, all food and sellers are gone. She's able to get the best prices for her missionary money at this early market.
Ira sometimes eats breakfast with the rest of the Chinese outside at 6am. This Manti is like a pie filled with meat and vegetables. She says it's very tasty.
This is the supermarket where Ira buys food in China. She is studying Chinese so she is able to communicate and do well in these situations.
In China, a Russian pastor and businessman visit these Slavic missionaries to see their work and to encourage them, bring finances, pray for them, and help them to continue in their service of God.
This is one of the means of transport which Ira and others use in China.
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