We had over 100 people show up for our first night of classes! While we had some trouble with the room setup and not having enough course books for everyone, all things worked out for a succesful night. It is so great to see the excitement in our students faces, and how appreciative they are. It is still very difficult for most of them to understand why we come, but that opens the door for conversations about God's love. Please pray for us to be sensitive to the Holy Spirit and when we need to talk specifically to an individual.
One of the great connections God made was with a young lady named Oxanna. She was our waitress at lunch on Sunday, and we invited her to class. It turns out that she was fired from her job that same day because one of her friends came to the restaurant and was carried out drunk. She showed up for our class last night and told us about her situation. Pray that we can speak with her and get her connected with a female believer that can help direct her towards Christ.
We will begin our time at a local university tomorrow. We always have a chance to invite others to come and also explain why we are here to curious university students. Pray that God would open doors for us to meet new friends and to invite them to our classes in the evening.
Weather is supposed to get colder at the end of the week. I think our team is looking forward to it! We are having a good time together, and the guys are really enjoying the 'Murmansk experience'! Thanks for your continued prayers.
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Tim, thrilled to hear and be praying for the opportunities I'm reading about on your blog and Jay's blog. Our Ss class is praying and had an update from Jeff.
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Hope you continue to have open hearts and clear understanding of the gospel.
Blessings and I am there in spirit,
Nancy
Sorry to learn about cancelled classes, we are praying vigilantly in our class and my family. May the Lord be glorified in whatever you do. May He be highly exalted despite this change in your plan, and may His Word get out to the people and in the hands of those He wants to have it, with powerful effect.
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