We had forgotten how rainy the month of June is here in Lesosibirsk. Almost every day for the last two weeks we have had some rain. Also, the weather changes very quickly, so, if we start the day with sun, it does not necessarily mean that it is a “sunny day”! One day last week we saw rain, sun, rain, sun, perhaps eight times before we went to sleep. Thankfully this has not prevented the work from continuing because although it is not pleasant, it is possible to continue the concrete work in the rain.
The rim or edge that the bricks will rest on is complete. The bricklayer has arrived as of today (June 12) and hopefully he will start soon. The last two days, Bob and the Russian crew have been working inside preparing metal straps and building scaffolding for the brickwork to begin. Robin has been filling in the gaps between every plank of wood siding with some sort of spray insulation, although tedious, this is not hard work and she is glad for something that she can do! It seems that the gaps are somewhat wide because we had to use green wood last year and as it dries, it shrinks.
Vova has returned to the worksite. It has been very good to work with him again. He looks well and is a great help since he was trained to use some of the tools last year, as we worked. Lena has been with us every day. It is a long day for her, but she keeps a good attitude and we are glad for her assistance. Bob has learned many words which are helpful in working with the men. It is quite impressive to see them communicate with one another. When all else fails they still use “signs and wonders”. Bob tries to explain through signs and they all wonder!
Last week there was a team here from Augusta, Georgia. They did not come here through SEND. They were all from one church. Their translator was a Muldovian brother. We did not see them much because they had planned to paint the men’s rehabilitation center. On Sunday, they did some praise and worship time at Reconciliation Church. Also, their Pastor preached and then helped Pastor Roma serve Communion. Another day, they did some children’s ministry by the riverside and also went to the Orthodox Church, up into the bell tower and sang hymns! At the end of their stay we did meet up with them at a restaurant and heard some great testimonies. It was a blessing to meet them. We hope they will come again!
Robin and Lena are teaching Sunday School for the summer. This week, there were approximately 25 children of all ages. They are attempting to teach the children “Jesus Loves Me” in English too! Bible memory verses, a Bible lesson, games, and songs will provide a good time of fun learning about God for the children of Reconciliation Church. Please pray for effectiveness in teaching and translation, and for the children to respond to what God reveals to their hearts.
There is great anticipation of the arrival of the SEND team under the leadership of Richard Goshert in July. We hope that most, if not all, of the brickwork will be completed and there will be sheetrock work to do inside. It will be wonderful to once again be a part of the fellowship that occurs whenever God's people of any race, tongue, or nation, come together to glorify His Great Name.
We appreciate and depend on your prayers for this work. Note: New Photos will be posted with this writing.
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