Day 3 & 4 - City of Ivanovo, Russia

After Rick led us in morning devotions and we had breakfast, the team had the opportunity to do some janitorial work at CC Vladimir as they have a limited staff for this kind of work.  After lunch we celebrated Darby's 19th birthday with a yummy Russian cake.

Then it was off to Ivanovo with our interpreters, Vova, Pasha, and Olya.  We were greeted by Pastor Ilya and his wife, Sonya and treated to a delicious dinner in their backyard.  What a blessing it is to be guests in their home - and there sleeping room for all of our team plus the interpreters.  Their house also serves as the church building where they have services on Sundays.  They are extremely gracious hosts!

On Day 4, Saturday, after breakfast and devotions led by Ismael, we headed out to evangelize Ivanovo!  It's a beautiful and modern city, slightly larger than Vladimir.  Pastor Ilya led us to the city center where we set up in a busy part of the park.  Some of the guys did music while the rest passed out invitations to the church and shared Christ with people who stopped to listen.  At one point the guys started doing some crazy country music and many people stopped to listen.  Ron preached the gospel and small groups formed with the team and interpreters sharing Christ one on one.  You could tell the Holy Spirit fell on this place and was drawing hearts to Jesus.  What an awesome day!  Thank you for your prayers, the Lord is answering!