Sunday

Of course, the team is experiencing many things, and they have much to think and write about. Pastor Alexander shared about seeing a world where people live without hope or perspective of the future, they have almost nothing, and yet they are happy with what they do have. God convicted him and he asked forgiveness for the envy we often experience when we see what others have that we don't have. May God give each of us a contented heart!

Pastor Pavel wrote of “daily” happenings such as late nights of preparation and no water in the house where they are staying. One of the girls was finishing lesson preparations as she was walking along the street and fell, turning her pure white outfit into a common Indian color. It's difficult to stay clean and white in India! :)

On Sunday, they took part in the morning service at a local church, had dinner and a little rest at the pastor's home, and then a time of fellowship with other local pastors that evening, including celebrating the birthday of one of the team members. Vladimir celebrated his 33^rd birthday ministering in India and said it was his best birthday ever!

Several of the team conducted a children's class after the morning service. The children had a great time making balloon animal figures. (You can see pictures on the Russian blog at http://oninevinovaty.blogspot.com/.)

Kristina wrote about seeing a girl they had met on their trip two years ago. At that time, the family had had no food for two days, and the team took them food and prayed for them. This time, the girl and her family are rejoicing in the Lord and serving Him. She asked Kristina to pray for her studies.