Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Day 4
8:51 PM | 
Posted by
Bobbi |
We left them with the tools to get CR started. Our prayer is that their love will grow more and more as they will have knowledge and understanding with their love. (Philip. 1:9)
When we see the obstacles they face, it almost seems impossible. For one, the church who hosted the seminar; the building they meet in is being sold. They told us it is very difficult for churches to rent a place anywhere.
We are praying in the Spirit continually asking God to provide for them. (Eph. 6:18). We know that with God all things are possible! We told them they don't have to have a public building to start a CR. They can start in their homes.
Pray with us the comfort they will find that God gives them in their troubles, they will in turn give others the same comfort God has given them. (2 Cor. 1:4)
Many were getting ready to board a train to return to their homes this afternoon. But before they did, we were given a Russian bible in the NRT (New Russian translation). Everyone gathered around to sign the Bible. And we came to the realization we probably wouldn't see most of them again until Jesus returns. But that in itself is a comforting thought that once again we've built relationships that will last for eternity.
For those who live in Barnaul, we will be blessed to hear our Russian brother, Arkasha, as he brings us the lesson on denial tomorrow tonight at their regular Wednesday church service.
We are going to see the opening day of elementary school tomorrow morning. We hear it is quite a celebration and that we wouldn't want to miss it.
Love,
Mary
When we see the obstacles they face, it almost seems impossible. For one, the church who hosted the seminar; the building they meet in is being sold. They told us it is very difficult for churches to rent a place anywhere.
We are praying in the Spirit continually asking God to provide for them. (Eph. 6:18). We know that with God all things are possible! We told them they don't have to have a public building to start a CR. They can start in their homes.
Pray with us the comfort they will find that God gives them in their troubles, they will in turn give others the same comfort God has given them. (2 Cor. 1:4)
Many were getting ready to board a train to return to their homes this afternoon. But before they did, we were given a Russian bible in the NRT (New Russian translation). Everyone gathered around to sign the Bible. And we came to the realization we probably wouldn't see most of them again until Jesus returns. But that in itself is a comforting thought that once again we've built relationships that will last for eternity.
For those who live in Barnaul, we will be blessed to hear our Russian brother, Arkasha, as he brings us the lesson on denial tomorrow tonight at their regular Wednesday church service.
We are going to see the opening day of elementary school tomorrow morning. We hear it is quite a celebration and that we wouldn't want to miss it.
Love,
Mary
Monday, August 30, 2010
Day 3
During the 8 Principles lessons (which is the Sermon on the Mount) there has been such a humble spirit among the people as they listen to the message and I see people wiping their tears.
Today, after getting into the 7 Keys, they are asking many questions with enthusiasm, as it's becoming clear to them there is hope for their own healing and then them being able to share this message of hope with others.
One man, who is a medical doctor, is speaking before his congregation this coming Sunday and sharing with them how they can start a CR ministry!
The seminar is 9 hours each day with 1 hour for lunch of which we are all talking the entire time. They are not wanting to stop at the end of the day and ask us to keep going. We have to say, "There is so much more and we will share it tomorrow.". Otherwise we are going to be like the man in the Bible who dosed off to sleep and fell out the window!
It is so hard for me to look at the person speaking to me while listening to their beautiful language as the interpreter is translating for me at the same time. I'm thinking, "Wow, what pretty words...oh yeah, they are asking me a question...focus, Mary!"
The Russian church family is becoming so dear to our hearts. They have a good sense of humor and love to tell us jokes so there is lots of laughter too, at times.
"For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope." Romans 15:4
Love,
Mary
Today, after getting into the 7 Keys, they are asking many questions with enthusiasm, as it's becoming clear to them there is hope for their own healing and then them being able to share this message of hope with others.
One man, who is a medical doctor, is speaking before his congregation this coming Sunday and sharing with them how they can start a CR ministry!
The seminar is 9 hours each day with 1 hour for lunch of which we are all talking the entire time. They are not wanting to stop at the end of the day and ask us to keep going. We have to say, "There is so much more and we will share it tomorrow.". Otherwise we are going to be like the man in the Bible who dosed off to sleep and fell out the window!
It is so hard for me to look at the person speaking to me while listening to their beautiful language as the interpreter is translating for me at the same time. I'm thinking, "Wow, what pretty words...oh yeah, they are asking me a question...focus, Mary!"
The Russian church family is becoming so dear to our hearts. They have a good sense of humor and love to tell us jokes so there is lots of laughter too, at times.
"For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope." Romans 15:4
Love,
Mary
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