One of the bonuses of a “fact-finding” trip like the ones we take are the many side-stories that we come across on the way. In just our first day here, we have found that our trip to Surgut is no different and it is always exciting to hear how God has moved among people, regardless of where in the world you are.
Tonight while at the Baptist Church in Surgut we met the Senior Pastor’s brother-in-law Victor, who grew up in Ukraine, but who now lives in Surgut. And, every day that Victor comes to the church he is reminded of the fact that God is faithful and answers prayer. You see, during the Communist era, Victor’s grandfather was sent from Ukraine to a work camp in Surgut because of his faith. During that time he prayed that God would start a church in Surgut. And today, the church where we met Victor has more than 250 regular attendees.
Now, decades later, Victor has a similar prayer: that churches will be started among the Khanti people of northwestern Siberia. Won’t you join Victor in praising God for what he has done, and ask that new churches be started among the Khanti?
Blessings,
Marc
For the Engage Russia Team
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