News from Moscow

Here is a little insight into what's happening in Russia RIGHT NOW: 
[from Lauren, who is currently in Moscow on STINT with Cru]

Anton's fun and easy going personality can light up the room. When Zach and Anne, two of my teammates, met Anton the first day on campus, none of us had any idea what God had in store for this young man. He has come to our weekly English clubs, parties, and both retreats we held this semester. While sitting around a table in Ped's cafeteria one afternoon last month, after a year of many conversations about man's need for a Savior and a strong foundation in life, Anton prayed with three of the New Life male staff members and asked Jesus to forgive him of his sins and come and make His home in his heart! What an amazing day this was, especially for Zach who has been here for two years now and Anton is the first male he's seen trust in Christ. Zach is meeting weekly with Anton and teaching him more about the Bible, as well as encouraging him to share his faith. Anton has already shared this good news with his sister Dasha. Please pray she receives it, too!

Lena has been a believer for 2 months now! Each week, I have the privilege of meeting with this precious friend to teach her more about the Lord. Last week, we spent three hours together looking at how to live life by the power of the Holy Spirit. Lena prayed at the close of our time and asked God to help her choose to live her life everyday for Him. what a beautiful sound it must be to our Savior's ears to hear this precious one's prayer - thanking Him for the work He's done in her life. We go to the same church now! This girl LOVES her new Christian family. She is truly a picture of a transformed life.

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Please continue praying for Anton and Lena! As well as for the current STINT team, as they are transitioning back to the US. 

Reading the stories of Anton and Lena make my eagerness and anticipation for going to Moscow and ministering to college students grow tremendously. I can't wait to experience whatever God has in store for this next year! I'm praying that God would use the next two months to strengthen my faith and prepare me for this new season of ministry.