Russian Trip Prayer Letter

 

Russia
September 29 - October 8, 2009January 3-11, 2009
 Kostroma Region/Russia
Markar’yev Orphanage

Prayer Letter

Please Pray:

 -     Safety and smooth travels as we travel to/from Russia and drive within Russia.
 -     The kids.  That their hearts are prepared to hear God’s word.
 -     That we as a team are open and listening to God’s direction; being willing to make changes and truly hear His voice.
 -     The kids.  That they can see how unique and special they are, and catch a glimpse of God’s love for them.
 -    The kids.  That we are able to see, and to understand how much pain they have already endured.
 -     That we put aside our own expectations and focus on Christ and His desire for this trip .
 -     The kids.  That they can experience true friendship and care from us.
 -     That we can be role models and friends to the Russian staff and caregivers as we minister to the kids together.
 -     The kids.  That they have fun, and can just laugh and create new, great memories.
 -     Flexibility, patience and grace with each other as a team, as well as all others we work with and get to know.
 -     The kids.  That change starts to occur within Russia so orphans are not looked down upon and that more kids have dreams of a great future. 
       That more kids  attend university/technical schools, and that Russia creates new jobs, providing opportunity and other choices than alcoholism and poverty.
 -     That loving members of GUMC continue to ‘show up” to remind these children that there is somebody in the world who will care about them and keep any
        promise made to them.
 -     The kids.   That they continue to dream of a better life for all God’s children.
 -     That we as a team encounter God and see Him in each of the kids.

Confidence To Fly And A Safe Place To Land.