As the Executive Director of Stoneworks International, I am honored to help support the work of Spring of Revival in Belarus. You can see the most recent new from SOR here.
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The following report was written by Olga Goncharenko, the director of Spring of Revival.
Dear friends,
With grateful hearts we are giving you an update on our Christmas ministry.
It’s a wonderful opportunity to bring the Good news to many children and especially as we have two celebrations of Christmas in our country.
This Christmas we brought blessings to about 400 kids: gifts, concerts, Bible message and prayers.
We started with Christmas fair in Stankovo orphanage in mid-December. One hundred and thirty five children came with their coupons to get sweets, toys, school supplies, drinks and many other things that we have prepared for them. We prepared a concert with youth from our church and shared Christmas message. Even my son Thomas, who is 4 and a half now, sang a long Christmas song. Continue reading
Olga and some friends went skiing earlier this week. At left is Olga with Natasha Chepushtanova. Olga Ryazhskikh was also with them. They were skiing on a lake north of the city and had a great time. I (Mike) return to Russia on Tuesday. It’s been a great visit to the US, and I am ready to be home.
same day to talk and ask for advice and pray. My mom was there and lots of other people.
the kitchen area and desserts and music in the main office. I love having new families around.” She’s referring to two families (one a family of 6) who recently moved there as long-term missionaries. God continues to call people, even large families, to Russia. It’s a joy to see such life and growth.
