Work to Resume in Summer of 2008

We are planning a return trip for the summer of 08. We will once again go and work in Siberia for 3 months. There is much to pray about, much need for the Lord’s provision and guidance. We will continue to go through SEND International . We will once again work alongside the SEND missionaries who are currently there and we hope to see the completion of the church in August 08.

What is left to do? From framing and sheetrock, to electrical and plumbing, forming up and pouring several stairways, and completion of the steeple, there is plenty to do. In addition, the church was required by local officials to provide a playground area on the church property, so that will be a project at some point as well. We are hoping to find teams of people who are willing to give a week or two of their summer to bless and be blessed by their brothers and sisters in Christ in the heart of Russia. If you or your church is interested to participate in any way, we would be glad to assist you making contact with the SEND International (there is a link to SEND on the right) to get you on your way. Between now and our next trip, we hope to share in many more churches, help to organize some work teams, learn more of the Russian language, and continue to follow whatever the Lord shows us to do.

We value and appreciate the prayerful support of all who have been praying for us. Thank you. While we were in Russia we were acutely aware of the prayers in our behalf. We ask once again that you will pray for God’s direction and our obedience to His voice. As we know more of what’s next, we will write again.

-- Bob & Robin Ivins