Reaching the Lost in Kirilov

Last year in September you might remember that our missions team went to Kirilov to do evangelism. If you recall that trip you will remember that last time we had a lot of problems with police harassment and interference. We even had to send Nate into hiding because he did not have the proper visa. Because of all the problems last year we decided not to make it such a big event, so not draw too much attention from the authorities. This year we brought a much smaller team and kept it simple. We went out into the streets of Kirilov and nearby villages, Jesus style. We just hung out with people and shared the love Jesus.

The first place we went to was a small village called Char-ozero and went door to door, preaching to those that would receive us. We laid hands on and prayed for many people for salvation, healing and other needs. It was a great time. Some people received Christ.

In Kirilov we walked around the town and parks, trying to catch people with the gospel. One afternoon, Sveta and Nate were able to invite a group of teens to our evening church service. We started the service with our testimonies and after we were done with our stories the Lord spoke to my heart to share Rev. 21:7-8. The love of Christ hit the church. The kids realized that unless they pray Jesus into their hearts they won't be able to come in to the Kingdom of God. At the end of the service they gave their lives to Jesus. Please keep these kids in prayer, they know the gospel, but we dont know if they prayed Jesus into their hearts sincerely. Yura and Nate also had the great pleasure of spending a good hour or so with a man from Cherepovets talking about salvation. They told their testimonies and some parables, explaining their truths. At first he was quite closed off, but it did not take long till he was all ears. He and his girlfriend prayed Jesus into their hearts. There was an instant change in his eyes. I continually pray for this man. Also Yura, Nate, and I were blessed to be able to lead a man named Sergey into the Kingdom. He said he was tired of the life he has been living and could not get out. We shared with him about the love and power of Christ. We lead him in the sinner’s prayer, and we were blessed to see him come to church the next Sunday. Keep him in prayer too. It did not take long for the enemy to bring attack on him. Days after he prayed, he was surrounded by people trying to get him drunk and convince him we are a cult and want to take his house.

Over all we estimate more than 20 people prayed Jesus into their hearts. It was a great time. Please keep the souls of those that heard the gospel in prayer, and those that prayed that the Lord would change and direct their lives from this day forth. Pray that this would be the beginning of their new lives in Christ Jesus.click here to see more pictures