IGOR & OLGA PROKOPYEV: May 2012

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

ICM CREW PARTICIPATED IN LEADERS' CONFERENCE IN RUSSIA

Dear Ministry Partners!

Olga and I just got a praise report from ICM of Russia Crew! In the month of May Abner, Alex, Sveta and Nate were able to go to a Calvary Chapel Leaders’ Conference in St.Petersburg, Russia The conference was held in a resort not far outside the city. Pastor Ken Ortiz and Pastor Manny came from America to lead Christian workers through parts of Deuteronomy.

The guys were blessed with the Word of God preached in the power of the Holy Spirit! They also heard from a pastor from Finland named Anti. It was a great time of encouragement in the teaching of God’s Word!

Nate and Sveta also led a one hour session to give the participants an overview of what we do at our Inductive Bible Study seminars. Several people, Nate said came and were encouraged by the short introduction. He also mentioned that they did not get any contacts... but Olga and I want to continue sending ICM of Russia Crew members to these conferences to build relationships with national pastors.

Abner got the word at the conference that confirmed what God had been speaking to all of us in the ministry thru the years to raise men, equip and train leaders in the church. Alex, Nate, Sveta, and Abner were tremendously encouraged by the teaching to continue in our ministry and teach seminars all over the place in Russia and to the ends of the Earth. There is a big need for trained Bible teachers in the church today!

Please join us in prayer for national pastors, leaders and Christian workers as we equip, train and send them out to advance the Kingdom of God!

Thank you, our dearest partners, friends and loved ones for all your love-gifts you sent our way this month! We appreciate your help and big hearts for missions!!!!!!!!!!

Monday, May 21, 2012

GOD AT WORK IN SHINGLE SPRINGS, CA

In the month of May Olga and I were able to travel different places in the Northern California and conduct Inductive Bible Study Workshops and Sunday services in local churches. We saw the power of His Spirit open the eyes of understanding as His Word came alive to the congregation in Shingle Springs, California.

Last time Olga and I spoke at this church was about 4 years ago; this was our first time in almost 4 years we were able to come and serve to the saints. It was so encouraging to see all the changes God had brought to the church within all these years! Pastor John called me asking if we would be open to come and speak at his church. I praise God for John and his big open heart for missions.

To make a long story short, Olga and I had a wonderful time of fellowship with the church Body there. We made some new friends in Jesus. Several couples were very touched by the Spirit during the service; couple of them came up to us after the service and shared their desire to spend more time with us and talk about missions and how they can grow in the Lord and bring much fruit into the Kingdom.

So, we are going to spend some time in the area serving couples, meeting with people and encouraging them to live out the Gospel of Jesus Christ! It’s a great priviledge to follow Jesus and influence peoples lives as He leads us around the world. What a great honor it is to serve our risen Lord and Savior! We just love it!!!!!!