Monday, June 15, 2009

Hey everyone! Sorry it has been so long since we last updated! We have had a hard time finding an internet connection. We have had an awesome trip! We have just 2 full days left in Russia. Since we last updated we have done so much. On Saturday we spent the day in downtown Chelyabinsk. We did a little shopping and site seeing. Later that night, we went to the Good News church for a baptisim service. There were 23 people getting baptized. It really made an impact on us. We were all so touched and moved by it. Catie sang and we finally got to see Dima in action. It was awesome. On Sunday we were back at the Good News Church for church. Pastor Randy preached and Donell sang. Heidi worked with the children in Sunday School. As always she was awesome. She sis magic tricks and also had a children's ministry seminar. Later that day Randy, Colby,Catie, Mary P. , Heidi, and Mike all went to the orphanage. We played games and Heidi did some more magic illutions. We had a busy day. Monday, Donell led the women's conference. We had a great turn out! She did a great job. Also, Randy, Mike, Dima, Igor, Mary S., Mary P., Lenny, and Bryan all traveled to Krugan to visit some church planters. They will be returning tonight very late. Please pray for their safety. Tuesday, we will be finishing the women's conference, and the same group will be traveling to Sim and Kigi. They truly do need your prayer. They have a big trip ahead of them. Then on Wendsday we will be preparing to come home. On Thurday, we will be flying home. Please continue to pray for us! We love all of you so much! See you soon!

We are still trying to get some picture on here...so please be patient with us :)

3 comments:

  1. So good to hear from you. I was beginnning to wonder!!!! Sounds like you are staying very busy, you must be exhausted at the end of the day. I'm so proud of all of you and look forward to hearing all your stories.
    Colby, Carson's team took second in Wichita. He can't wait to see you. Take care and we will continue to pray for health and safety.

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  2. I am praying for you all. I know that you are having a wonderful time, but must be seriously exhausted. I am praying for physical strength, for emotional strength as you say goodbye and try to process all that you have seen and done. We love you and can't wait to hear all that God has done.

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  3. You probably won't have time to read comments today as you are preparing to leave. But--- if you do ----just want you to know we pray for your safe (and uneventful------return) What a wonderful experience this must have been!!! Can't wait to hear all about it. Colby have you shaved yet?
    I'm going to St. Louis for the week-end so won't get to see you guys until next week. Love to all. Nan

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