‘Jehovah Is the One Comforting Me’

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‘Jehovah Is the One Comforting Me’

March 19, 2024


The Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy City Court of the Kamchatka Territory will soon announce its verdict in the case involving Brother Sergey Chechulin and his wife, Sister Yelena Chechulina. The prosecutor has yet to request a potential sentence.


Profiles


Sergey Chechulin

Born: 1968 (Tymlat, Kamchatka Territory)


Biography: Grew up in an orphanage. Works as a repairman for a heating company


Was invited to attend a meeting of Jehovah’s Witnesses by a friend who had begun to study the Bible. Sergey found logical answers to his questions. Baptized in 1995


Married Yelena in 2000. They have one son


Personal Comments


Is there a Bible verse that has taken on greater meaning for you and your wife?


We are under travel restrictions, our vehicle is seized, and our bank accounts are frozen. But we now appreciate even more the words at Psalm 55:22: “Throw your burden on Jehovah, and he will sustain you. Never will he allow the righteous one to fall.” Jehovah has promised to keep us from wavering. With his help, these circumstances have not sapped our strength. We are learning to rely more and more on Jehovah and our brotherhood. And we are more determined than ever to keep worshipping him fully.


Yelena Chechulina

Born: 1978 (Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy)


Biography: Works as a nurse


Yelena’s mother began to study with Jehovah’s Witnesses. This helped Yelena to recognize her own spiritual need, and she requested a Bible study. Baptized in 2000


Married Sergey in 2000


Personal Comments


What have you learned about Jehovah by going through this experience?


I have noticed that as circumstances in my life change, my understanding of the Bible deepens. For example, as I go through this persecution, I have a greater appreciation for what Paul wrote at Romans 8:38, 39: “For I am convinced that neither death nor life nor angels nor governments nor things now here nor things to come nor powers nor height nor depth nor any other creation will be able to separate us from God’s love that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” When Jehovah wishes to reassure me of his love, nothing can prevent him from doing so. And he does it in such a way that I am left with no doubt that he is the One comforting me. Jehovah does not remain silent or hide his love for his servants. I know that these experiences are going to help me to endure any future trials that come my way.


Like Sergey and Yelena, we too treasure the perfect gift of God’s Word as it restores our strength and gives us the wisdom we need to remain faithful even when under trial.—Psalm 19:7.


Time Line


September 25, 2022


Criminal case initiated


October 17, 2022


Home searched


September 6, 2023


Sergey placed under travel restrictions


September 7, 2023


Yelena placed under travel restrictions


December 26, 2023


Criminal trial began


In the photo: Brother Sergey Chechulin and his wife, Yelena.

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