Here's a picture of Karelia, a mini missions trip I went with a team.
I landed in Russia March 16th. It's almost been an entire month!
The students at the Bible College are only part time and are on fire for the Lord. There are Indians, Africans, and Russians all gathering together in the name of Jesus.
I really appreciate the Picketts for allowing me to come to their school and give truth to the lives of these people.
There is also a rehab center where some people have accepted Jesus and are trying to grow spiritually as they realize, some for the first time, that they have a purpose in life! I love witnessing to these people as well.
Life out here is great. I love it! My room mate is an awesome God loving person and he is nice company to have!
Lately at school, I've been teaching on the foundation of Christ. A foundation is the basis for which something rests. Therefore, we should rest on Jesus as we build our lives. Also, it is what we put our faith in, so to speak. We trust it to hold our weight and the things we build.
I have been talking to the first year students about how we should get to know the integrity of Jesus because it is He who we base our life off of. If not for Jesus, we couldn't hold our own ground in this world.
4 weeks here and I still believe God wanted me to come here. Some of the students are convinced I'll stay long term. :) God knows about that, but I sure don't.
I have decisions to make this year. Decisions that will dictate the conditions of my life for a while to come. So I have to think seriously and hard about some of them. I must weigh the fruits of those decisions and ultimately decide what God wants me to do. I know He will bless me.
So, I'm not just surviving, I'm thriving! In God's word and in the world of Russia. I can't wait for more of this ministry to unfold. I'm grateful God is using me for His glory.
Jesus is my truth search,
Darren
