Financing, Finishing, & Faith

Last summer was a wonderful time of learning, working, and encouragement for all involved with the Lesosibirsk church. We are grateful to have another opportunity for this summer to serve the church in Siberia.

SEND short-term missionaries, Bob and Robin Ivins will return to Siberia, May 14, 2008. They will spend 5 days in Krasnoyarsk before arriving in Lesosibirsk on Sunday, May 18. Bob will be re-assessing the work, finding helpers, and planning what part of the work will be addressed next.

We have recently learned that the local government has passed some legislation that restricts the church from meeting in rented buildings. Since the church is under a contract with the owner of the theatre where they meet, they are continuing to meet there, but this will come to an end at some point.

Please pray for 1)Favor with local officials, 2)God to provide the needed workers and money to complete the new church building.

At this point we do not know how the rest of the work will be financed. We will do all that we can with what is provided. The task ahead is big, but our God is bigger, and we are sure that He has a plan and a purpose for everything.

One team is scheduled to arrive in late July. They are a combo team from many states. For quite a few this will be their second summer to serve in Siberia. There are also some newcomers. This team will be lead by Richard Goshert of SEND International. Richard's team through much hard work, determination, and by God's grace "moved mountains" last year literally raising the building from foundation up in less than 2 weeks! We are anticipating that we and the people of Lesosibirsk be blessed by more amazing things as they come to serve in July.

Jesus said these words in Matthew 24:14, "And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come."

Friends, this church that God is raising in Lesosibirsk, Siberia, has the passion and potential to to reach far and wide. Do you know that there are many unreached ethnic people groups (those who have a different language, culture, traditions from Russian) right there in Siberia? Because of it's strategic location and evangelistic emphasis, we believe the Reconciliation Church of Lesosibirsk to be vital part of how these nations will come to a saving knowledge of Christ. This is a God-given, God-driven opportunity to be a part of His Kingdom plan to reach all nations of the world.

Will you partner with us through prayer? Is God leading you to help financially with this work? If so, you may get more information at SEND International website: send.org

This blog along with recent photos will be periodically updated.