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Summer 2006 Belogorsk
GODS FAVOR AND FAITHFULNESS
It
has
been
a
powerful
2
weeks.
We
have
ministered
in
8
kindergartens,
9
outside
street
ministries,
9
inside
Kid’s
Crusades,
1
mental
Internot
for
children,
1
all
boys
Internot
for
problem
boys,
and
an
incredible
baptismal
service
and,
one
of
our
favorites,
a
place
we
call
the
Foster
Home.
We
were
holding
3-4
programs
each
day.
Each
one
was
special
and
very
rewarding.
Everywhere
we
went
the
children
were
excited
to
see
us.
We
literally
ministered
to
hundreds
of
children.
Adults
also
were
blessed.
Many
of
them
came
up
to
us to thank us for telling the village children about Jesus. One lady cried during an entire program.
Ministering in the Kindergartens
After
supper
one
evening
we
gathered
as
a
team
and
sang
songs
as
we
walked
along
on
the
main
walkway
in
the
town
of
Belogorsk.
At
times
we
could
see
people
quicken
their
step
so
that
they
would
pass
by
quickly,
but
others
stopped
as
we
passed
by
and
smiled
as
if
giving
their
approval.
Some
even
nodded
their
heads
and
placed
their
hand
over
their
hearts
showing
that
they
were
in
full
agreement
with
us.
As
I
looked
up
at
the
many
floors
of
the
apartment
buildings
I
could
see
people
opening
their
windows
to
see
“who
was
singing”.
Only
the
Lord
knows
their
hearts.
I
wondered
if
they
knew
they
were
basking
in
the
praises
of
Jesus.
On
a
couple
of
occasions
we
had
time
to
go
to
the
main
market
area
and
sing
songs
of
praise
before
we
left
for
our
outreaches
for
the
day.
Again
many just passed by while others smiled and gave their approval. Each time Pastor Yuri would give a salvation message.
All the programs were special and very rewarding but I would like to highlight just a few.
Programs and street ministry
One
kindergarten,
which
we
had
visited
before
on
a
previous
trip,
was
very
memorable.
As
the
program
progressed
I
looked
at
the
doorway
and
there
must
have
been
at
least
15
adults
and
older
children
standing
watching
the
program.
They
did
not
leave
until
the
program
was
over.
How
many
seeds
were
planted
that
day,
I
do
not
know
but
God
knows.
We
were
about
to
leave,
when
the
head
teacher
insisted
that
we
stay
and
have
tea
with
them.
Since
we
had
all
missed
lunch
it
was
a
welcomed
blessing.
We
could
only
stay
a
short
time
because
we
had
one
more
very
important
outreach
to
do.
The
tea
was
delicious
along
with
wonderful
cookies
and
very,
very
fresh
honey
on
bread.
It
was
just
what
the
Lord
ordered.
Soon
we
were
on
our
way
to
a
favorite
place
to
minister.
We
were
headed
for
the
children’s
mental
hospital.
These
children
are
wonderful.
They
were
so
happy
to
see
us.
What
a
great
time
of
ministry.
When
we
left
they
want
to
shake
our
hands
and
bid
us
farewell
until
the
next
time.
We
will
look
forward
to
seeing
them
again
in
November.
At the mental Internot for Children
The Foster Home
.
This
home
is
incredible.
Victor
and
Natasha
have
grown
children
of
their
own,
but
these
past
few
years
God
has
brought
more
children
into
their
care.
The
stories
are
incredible.
They
now
have
13
foster
children
who
call
them
mama
and
papa.
The
Sunshine
Center
in
Kiev
gave
us
two
large
plastic
bags
full
of
clothing
and
1
banana
box
full
of
shoes
for
the
Foster
Home.
What
a
blessing
to
help
provide
for
the
needs
of
this
family.
We
brought
watermelon
and
honeydew
melon
with
us
to
share.
What
a
great
time
of
fun
and
fellowship
as
we
ate
melon,
cookies
and
ice
cream.
Then
we
had
a
program
for
the
kids.
It
was
hard
to
say
goodbye,
but
we
know
that
we
will
be
back
in
November.
Maybe
in
November
I
will
sit
down
with
Natasha and record the stories about the 13 little miracles the Lord has blessed them with.
Praying with kindergarten staff.
From top left: team and foster family; praying for Victor and Natasha; puppet friends; Sherrel and kids
playing
One
day
we
ministered
at
a
kindergarten,
then
spent
time
walking
up
and
down
the
main
street
singing
songs
of
praise
in
the
village.
While
we
were
stopped
at
the
end
of
the
street
an
elderly
gentleman
came
up
and
wanted
to
bless
us
with
money.
We
returned
his
money
back
into
his
pocket
and
then
Pastor
Yuri
prayed
with
him.
He
then
accepted
Jesus
and
prayed
the
sinner’s
prayer.
Just
that
simple.
After
that
he
stayed
with
us enjoying the time of worship until we again loaded up the van and headed to another village.
We
ministered
in
an
Internot
where
boys
are
sent
from
other
Internots
for
discipline.
There
were
several
boys
from
the
Kerch
Internot.
When
the
program
first
started
many
just
simply
sat
there
not
joining
in
the
songs.
But
as
the
team
continued
to
minister
through
skits
and
puppets
you
could
just
see
hearts
softening.
Many
started
clapping,
singing
and
smiling.
They
all
joined
in
repeating
the
sinner’s
prayer.
When
we
said
goodbye
no
one
got
up
from
their
seat.
They
didn’t
want
us
to
leave.
So
we
sang
one
last
song.
When
we
were
outside
and
rounding
the
corner
of
the
building
the
boys
were
all
lined
up
and
in
unison
said
“Spaceeba”
(Thank
you
in
Russian).
We
in
turn
said
“Pazhalosta”
(You
are
welcome
in
Russian).
They
then
surrounded
us.
We
exchanged
names,
played
the
thumb
game
and
just
talked.
When
we
were
driving
away
in
the
van,
as
many
heads
that
could
fit
in
the
gate
to
look
out
were
there
waving
and
smiling
bidding
us
goodbye. It was a wonderful day and very satisfying. PTL!
Kids’ Crusades
Boys Internot
On
Saturday
we
were
invited
to
attend
a
baptism
at
a
lake.
There
were
5
women
and
4
men.
One
man
was
83
years
old.
We
were
told
this
was
the
first
baptism
ever
from
this
village.
Hallelujah!!!
PTL!
We
then
went
to
the
home
of
one
of
the
women
and
had
a
delightful
afternoon
tea.
It
was
a
wonderful
time
of
fellowship.
We
ate,
prayed,
and
sang
songs.
Rich
shared
an
inspiring
word
from
the
Lord
for
those
who
had
just
been
baptized.
We
learned
that
this
church
was
a
result
of
the
tent
meetings
we
held
in
this
village
this
past
April.
It
is
gratifying
and
humbling
to
realize
that
at
that
moment
in
April
we
were
in
God’s
perfect
will.
When
we
thought
we
should
be
ministering
in
a
kindergarten
or
orphanage
instead
of
helping
put
up
a
tent,
God
had
a
better
plan
and
wanted
to
plant
a
church
in
this
village.
It
is
obvious
now
to
see
that
the
hearts
of
these
9
people were ready for harvest and God used us to accomplish his will. WOW!!
On
the
middle
Sunday
we
had
a
GREAT
day
at
the
beach.
The
team
from
Camp
Gorney
and
our
team,
along
with
several
guest,
met
in
Balaclava
and
traveled
by
boat
to
a
beautiful
beach.
There
were
31
adults
and
several
children.
We
swam,
ate
and
then
swam
some
more.
We
inhaled
4
watermelons
along
with
bread,
cheese,
meat,
tomatoes,
cucumbers,
cookies
and
bananas.
MMMmmmmm
good!!
Everyone
had
a
wonderful
time.
As
I
reflect
in
my
mind
about
these
past
2
weeks
the
Lord
continues
to
remind
me
that
we
have
been
sent
here
to
SEW
Psalms
126:5-6.
Many,
many
children
and
adults
have
prayed
the
sinner’s
prayer
and
asked
for
forgiveness.
What
a
miracle!!
The
parable
about
the
seeds
comes
to
mind.
Of
course,
we
would
love
for
all
seeds
to
fall
on
fertile
soil
and
that
is
our
prayer.
And
some
seeds
take
longer
to
germinate
than
others.
Our
hope
and
prayer
is
that
their
eyes
will
see,
their
ears
will
hear
and
their
hearts
will
be
open
to
the
voice of God. We estimate the team was able to minister to over 1500 children and adults.
What a faithful God we serve!!!!!
,
Sherrel Richmond
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