May 4, 2008

Hello!

We are enjoying a Sunday with nothing to do. Because of May holidays, our church, which meets in a dentist's office, had church yesterday because the dentist had to work today. We pray your Sunday is going to be as easy and restful as ours will be.
A miracle happened on Thursday night at English club. Kasinya and Dasha invited us to a party at their dorm on Saturday night. . We have been praying and praying for a breakthrough in relationships with our English Club students, something that would draw us closer, and here it was. Above you can see some pictures from the party. We had trouble getting the right bus and were late. When I apologized for our lateness, one of the girls replied, "It matters not that you are late. It only matters that you came." These relationships are a direct result of the work done by FBC Allen, TX. Please prayerfully consider a trip to Russia to partner with us. It is a difficult, expensive place to come, and no one knows that more than we do, I promise. But the rewards...not a single face you see above is a believer. None of our students are believers. But every face you see above is seeking something more than what they have. And we would not have met any of them if FBC Allen had not taken on the task of bringing a group here. It reminds me of something one of the leadership team here said to us when we first met with them. Marc had said something like he was just a video guy, but he knew God could do something with that. I'll never forget the response. "But who knows that one video you produce won't change minds and hearts? There could be literally thousands around the throne of God because you were faithful to being just a video guy, but a video guy for God." God is working a miracle in our English Club. We never had any idea that we would love working with university students so much. But God knew. We had no idea what the ramifications of the volunteer team from FBC Allen would be, but God knew, and He is rewarding their faithfulness. We love these people so much. Won't you pray about partnering with us?
We have a meeting with trustees tomorrow, and Marc will be spending his day at Red Square with them after the meeting. He's starting more and more to get to do some things that fall in his "media" department, and he is loving it. Please pray that the meeting goes well. We would also ask that you pray for our entire field, which comprises all of Russia. Many, many folks are having to relocate, either outside of the country or in different parts of the country. Please pray for our leadership as they deal with ever-changing visa laws and decide how best to use the funds Southern Baptists have faithfully given us. They are amazing men. If you could meet them, you would want to work with them, too. Also pray for the many children who are impacted by these moves. No one knows better than we the tremendous difficulty children can have in transitions.
We hope and pray that spring has sprung where you are, and that you are enjoying it. We are thoroughly grateful for weather the last week or two in the sixties. Unfortunately, we are expecting snow Tuesday and Wednesday. We love each of you, and we thank you for your prayers. You are an integral part of our ministry.

Blessings!
Kellye (for all)