Graduation at Logos Chrisitan School of Cyprus

Tonight we had a great time at the Logos School graduation. There were young men and women from at least five countries graduating tonight. But, I was struck by the impact of one person for the Gospel of Jesus Christ on this island. That person would be my Father-in Law, Brother Levon Yergatian. It was amazing to see the faithfulness that the school has been to reaching the lost these 35 years later. Sarah graduated in the 2nd graduating class in 1978-so this was the 30th graduating class. The outreach and impact that Logos school has had on the Gospel of Christ in the Middle East is probably really immeasurable. There have been many ministries that have grown out of the ministry of Logos School and the Gospel church that has supported it all of these years.

As I got to know the student body and staff of Logos School I've seen that the impact today is probably even greater than before. Russians, and citizens from the former Soviet Republics love to come to Cyprus-and Logos School has helped to encourage these souls to be saved and serve Christ. Countless men and women have been won to Christ over these 35 years of Logos School ministry.

This week I heard the testimony of a Brother in Christ from Belarus (one of the former republics) that was very exciting. Because of the lack of jobs and opportunity soon after the wall of communism fell in Belarus-this man and his family got on their boat and sailed the Black Sea to the Mediterranean Sea to Cyprus. They arrived on the Turkish North side and were accused of being Soviet Spies-until they were allowed to get back on their boat and sail to Limassol . Because of the arrest and their ship having mechanical difficulties they ended up in Limassol with no money. So. here is this man from Belarus living in Cyprus with his three children. They had no immigration papers and the kids would not be allowed to attend the Greek schools. This Brother heard from another person that the Logos School could help them out. So, he took his eldest daughter to be enrolled-the school accepted her for free. Then began the spread of Salvations in each of the lives of this family until all of the family professed faith in Christ. Later the other two kids were accepted into Logos School. In the meantime this man and his wife were able to offer many skills in the operation of the school. Both are now helping in many ways in the operation of the School in teaching and maintenance etc. As I spoke with this man I was touched how the vision of Logos School is truly being realized in many ways. Lives are being changed and men and women are not only hearing the most important message of the Gospel but are being trained to serve Christ all over the world. It has been a blessing being a part of the vision that my Father-in-Law had so many years ago in the creatino of Logos School.

How can we as individuals make a difference in this world for Christ? One person can make a difference. Levon Yergatian was one man. But, he was one man who had faith in a great God. There were never any obstacles too great to get around or climb. He has shared many stories of how God did something great when all the odds were against him. Being at the Logos graduation reminded me of our great God. In a month or so I'll be going to Ironwood with our kids. Again, the hand of God is everywhere there. How could Walt Brock build the greatest youth camp on the West Coast in the middle of the desert? Well, it really wasn't Walt Brock-it was the wonderful hand of God using a willing servant. Let us be challenged to trust God to do His will. Let us not let anything drag us down or get in the way. One willing, sold out, servant of Christ can make all of the difference.

Proverbs 29:18 (KJV)
18Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.