Partnering Together

Genady shared the Gospel in a very clear way and then he read the Christmas story and lighted candles to represent the different characters in the story.  Then he put out all of the candles except for the Jesus candle and we all had individuals candles to light from the Jesus candle. It was really special. An elderly lady named Ludmilla, who was a guest, would not put out her candle. Even after the service, when we were getting ready for the fellowship time, she sat there with her candle burning. I pray that Christ's light will be in her life - that she will really understand what it means to have a personal relationship with Christ. 

Another younger lady named Sveta also came. She seemed to really enjoy the worship and fellowship time. The young Russian ladies in the church did a great job of reaching out to her. One of them even french braided her hair for her after the fellowship time.  Pray with us that Sveta will also come to know Christ as Savior and Lord.  

Pray for all of the guests who came.  Pray for God to use what they heard and experienced to draw them into a personal relationship with himself.

It's pretty neat that we get to celebrate Christmas twice each year.  That's one of the really special benefits of living in Russia.  Now let's all worship and praise Him every day throughout this new year of 2009!