Gospel Expedition

At seven in the morning, the rain stopped and our moods improved. The night rain was a blessing for us. It meant a road without dust, which was very important. We were to travel 92 kilometers. The lack of good road did not threaten us any more. We have already spent two weeks along such “roads.” It was sunny but cloudy. Christian brothers and sisters from the Magdagachi church met us.

We were greatly encouraged by their desire to help us with our problems. After lunch and a prayer, we began preparations for the evening meeting in the central square of the town. The church house there is located close to the Orthodox church, but it does not mean we expect any problems.

The square is surrounded by 5-story apartment houses, and there were residents on the balconies listening. The good procedure of announcing the arrival of the Expedition by the loudspeaker and issuing invitations to the meetings always has positive results. Those who wanted to see and hear the members of the Expedition came to the square.

The singing of the Mashonovs and the inspired testimonies of members of the Expedition moved the hearers. Marina, Kate and their “friend� Sharik (Pavel Kalmykov) worked very well. They played with kids a lot, and as usual, we talked to people after the meeting was over.

All the members of the Expedition were involved in fellowship. Brother Levon talked to Armenian people (there is a big diaspora of Armenian people in this region). We gave out Bibles and booklets about the Expedition to people. Coming together for dinner in the church, we thanked the Lord for the opportunity to tell people about Him and His love, and His Word, which can change the life of any person who opens it with love.

During dinner, Pastor Igor Molchanov from Taldan called us and happily informed us that after our departure, eleven new people came to the church on Sunday and three of them repented. They were two young boys aged twelve and fifteen, and a lady. We prayed for these new converts and thanked our Lord for doing miracles — saving people from their sins! We pray that this day worked for the glory of our Lord, and we concluded it with our joyful and sincere prayers to Him.

Piotr Ryazanov