Partnering Together

Yesterday we spent the morning prayerwalking in two different regions. It rained a little, but that didn't stop this group. It was a blessing to walk together with this Crestview team and pray for the thousands of people in the region who do not know Christ. Please pray with us for God to work in a mighty way to bring the people of the northern district of Moscow to Christ.

In the evening, we hosted a party for the elderly women of Good News Church and the Goluvinsky Church. It was a very humbling experience for all of us. One lady who was bent over and had very swollen legs, climbed the stairs to the 2nd floor with much difficutly but was praising the Lord all the way. 97 year old Susanna came even though she had been feeling poorly all day. She said that whenever God's people gather together, she wants to be there, even if she is in pain. She had to go and rest on a sofa twice during the party. She rested for 15 min. each time and then came back with a smile. When she came back the 2nd time, Jeremy had put the gift bags we were going to give them near the door and she had to pass by them. She came to me and whispered in my ear that she had peeked in the bags and she had a big grin on her face. She said, "I'm just like a little child. I can't wait to see my present". Then she said, "I'm just obeying Jesus. He said that we should be like little children".

We enjoyed tea, cakes and fruit. The ladies really enjoyed these treats that they don't get very often. We shared songs, poems, scripture and lots of good fellowship. Then we had a special prayer time. The women were so happy for us to pray for their very specific needs and of course they prayed for us too.

When we did pass out the gift bags, they were very happy to receive all the gifts. The cards written by women at Crestview with photos were really special to them. Each one wanted to have her letter translated and wanted to know about the person who wrote it. Thanks, women, for your part in ministering to these precious ladies and thanks to all who donated items for the gift bags.

Don't know why but sometimes when I try to add photos, I can't. Wanted to attach some of the ladies. I'll try to do another post with photos.