news from russia

We’re delighted to report the baptisms of ANVAR and VENERA in Tatarstan. May the Lord guide them towards His Kingdom.

EFREMOV
I am still under such strong impression from the absolutely wonderful fellowship which I enjoyed at the Bible School! The atmosphere was just so spiritual and we all felt as members of the same family. I remain in touch with Bro. Boris and also Sis. Lena, I feel to them as my true brother and sister in this new family God has created.
Bro. Oleg


Photo: Bro. Oleg giving a ‘from the heart’ presentation at the recent Bible School

IZHEVSK
My brief message this time is that I am longing more than ever for the return of Jesus Christ to earth. May God bless you all. I enclose a list of my relatives who would like to receive Bible Basics.
Bro. Ivan

KAZAN
Despite all problems, and old age as well, I take much comfort from our sisters here, from phone calls from brothers like Duncan and Oleg,. Please pray for me about my operation. I thank God for all and in all situations.
Sis. Ludmila K.

KIZIL
I really so enjoy reading news of the brothers and sisters. It was such a shame that I couldn’t come to the Bible School, I so wanted to but the distance is far. I enjoyed reading of the baptism of that Russians in Israel, I find this simply wonderful, and I want you to know the news of you all encourages me in my lonely life here.
Sis. Oksana

MUSLYUMOVO
As you know I live amidst Moslems, and it makes me feel very deeply that truly I am with Christ. I have to say, I suffer at times from them, and I find it hard to forgive them, and I only pray for more grace to forgive those who do not repent.
Bro. Mikhail

RZHEV
I am glad to hear of the growth of our ecclesias with more baptisms going on, and the successful Bible School. May God be with you all!
Bro. Sasha

SHCHYOKINO
As you know I have no relatives apart from my dear sister Sofia, I think often of how she is in Ukraine, and worry for her. I am hoping that God willing I will be able to make a visit to her. I wish to record my gratitude to Brother Oleg Grudzinsky who faithfully visits me. I so enjoy the breaking of bread together with him. We discuss you all and what is going on and know we can play our part by praying for you. My heart is so ill, I fear each day will be my last sometimes, please pray for me as I face death alone.
Bro. Boris


Photo: Brother Boris walking with his beloved sister (in the flesh and in the Lord), Sofia

ST. PETERBURG
I recently received 8 kg. of Christadelphian literature from Brother Marcus and I am so grateful! I read a lot and I feel so much opening up to my understanding.
Bro. Valerij

TYMSK
Here in northern Siberia the soil has now unfrozen enough for us to dig it, and we plant in hope of a harvest. It is as we are doing with our children, we make the Bible readings with them each day and they do really love these times. I give thanks to God for such great blessing His word has brought my family.
Bro. Ivan

VOLGOGRAD
I am eager for more copies of the course about Speaking About Jesus, I am finding people here interested in this. I ask for your prayers for my university course. My wife and I commit all our ways to the Lord.
Bro. Sergej