Our coalition of 9 American churches has been involved with the churches of Tambov for four years now, and we've made great friends with our Russian partners. They know they can trust us and that we will do all we can to help them in as many ways as possible in addition to training them. As Team Tambov prepares to leave we have quite a list of things we're bringing to our Russian friends. I wonder if we can get in trouble with the Teamsters Union for hauling so much stuff without them being involved . . .
320 knitted hats from University Bible Church in Pocatello to give away to orphans
Computer for Sergei Stepanov, who runs an internet radio ministry. (Electronic gear costs nearly double in Russia, so they save up their money and send us their orders.)
Computer for a Russian couple serving in Tambov with TELA youth ministry
Video Projector for the church in Michurinsk and pastor Raphael Atikov
Christmas gifts for our beloved translator Anya. The Energizer Bunny of translators runs well on peanut butter and Cheezits, but we're taking a few more substantial gifts as well.
Craft supplies for Winter Camp
Supplies for silly games we hope to use at Camp
Two American footballs which should be entertaining with kids who think "futbol" means soccer
And if we have some extra room we're going to take some clothes and winter gear for ourselves
Thanks for praying for us. Lord willing, in 19 days and 23 hours we'll be in the air!
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