Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed!
These words echoed in churches last week in the States. It was a special time for us as a family to be able to attend Easter services at our home church. But these words will be proclaimed in churches throughout Russia on April 15th when they celebrate Easter. Easter is considered the major religious holiday in Russia, enabling our Russian churches to use this day to share the message of the resurrected Christ. Will you join us in praying for non-believers who attend these services and for future follow-up.
Family
We want to express our thanks to all of you who having been praying for Lisa's recovery following her surgery in February. It has been a slower recovery than we expected but we are thankful there have been no complications. Lisa continues to gain strength and actually drove the car for the first time this past week. She continues to battle an infection requiring antibiotics. Please continue to pray for her complete healing.
Benjamin has settled into his house in Seattle where he lives with two of his former housemates from Seattle Pacific University. He is enjoying his job as a manager at a local business for now.
Michael had a great experience during his Spring break at John Brown University. He traveled to Joplin, Mo. where he served under Samaritan's Purse in helping to build a house that was destroyed during the hurricanes last year. He is in his last weeks of classes before the end of the school year. As you remember him please pray for good sleep during this hectic time of studies. He will also be looking for a job this summer back in Seattle. Join us as we are asking God to provide him a place to work.
Timothy is looking forward to getting back to Black Forest Academy for his senior year. In the meantime, he has had a great year here in the States, making new friends at his school. He has been very involved in the drama department and thoroughly enjoys acting on stage (picture above). He continues to chauffeur Mom and Dad around town with his driving permit.
Tyumen
Many of you read the news report about the recent plane crash in Tyumen. It was not the type of aircraft we regularly fly on in our travels in Russia. The Tyumen region is the oil capital of the country and this was a small prop plane taking mostly oil workers to a city in the northern part of the region. Having a plane crash within minutes of take off in a city the size of Tyumen has a dramatic impact in the lives of everyone. We started a church in Tyumen 5 years ago which today sees over 50 people worshipping on Sundays. We want to ask you to pray for Pastor Sasha and the church as they have unique opportunities to share Christ with people as a result of this tragedy. Ask God to open doors to share as people contemplate their lives in light of this event.
Speaking Tour
Bob continues to share in churches throughout the Pacific Northwest. It has been an incredible time of connecting with people, hearing the stories of what God is doing in the lives of believers here in the States, as well as sharing the ministry we have in Russia. Continue to pray for Bob as he is scheduled to speak in churches until the middle of June.
Partnering with you,
Bob & Lisa
