Russia Trip May 2009

Dear Family and Friends:

I am writing to share with you the incredible opportunity that the Lord has provided for me this summer. Not only will I be traveling back to Russia for the sixth time, I have the amazing joy of bringing my sister, Hillary, with me as well! Ever since I have been involved with The Boaz Project, Hillary has listened to my every story about the countless, precious orphans I have come to know, and I could tell her heart is broken for these children as well. I have prayed for a long time that the Lord would give us the opportunity to go together, and now that time has come!

When: May 23 ~ June 1, 2009

Where: Vladimir, Russia

Cost: $3,295 per team member. This covers airfare, food, hotel, interpreter, and materials. Each team member is responsible for raising 100% of their
financial and prayer support. 50% of our support is due March 21st and 100% is due May 16th.

Purpose: The first and foremost reason for going is to share the good news and love of Jesus Christ with the Russian orphans. We will be teaching a Vacation Bible School as well as spending as much time as possible just loving on the children.

Prayer Requests: 1) That the Lord would build our prayer and financial support team
2) Hillary will have to take her finals early. Please pray that
those details can be worked out smoothly and that she will
finish strongly.
3) For safety and protection for our entire team as we travel and
minister in the orphanages.
4) That the Lord will prepare the hearts of the children and
everyone we come in contact with while in Russia, and that we
will be a strong example of the love and joy of Christ

Hillary and I are excited about this opportunity to serve the Lord together in Russia. He has laid it on both of our hearts to share the good news of His eternal love to these children who may never know the love of an earthly mother or father. Hillary says, “I want to teach VBS in a Russian orphanage in order to show Jesus’ love to the orphans. Jesus died for all of us including them, and I want them to see that God and people care and love for them. I want to give them hope. I realize this can be difficult, but even if just by playing a game with them or doing a craft they see or feel love for even a moment, then I am doing what God has asked me to do, and it is worth it.” In I John 3:18 it says, “… let us not love with words or tongue, but with actions and in truth.” This is our prayer for this trip, but we need your help to accomplish this task. Please share this opportunity with us as the Lord leads you to pray and/or give.

If you feel the Lord leading you to take part in this ministry, you can make a check payable to The Boaz Project, Inc. and place my name on the memo line of your check. You can mail it to The Boaz Project at P.O. Box 47188, Indianapolis, IN 46247; you can also donate online at www.boazproject.org.