DAY 40: Us, The 4 Sullivans!

Today is the final day of our special 40 days of prayer and fasting for the people of Yaroslavl. We have really enjoyed this special time and have learned a great deal! Kristie learned just how much she really does love coffee, sweets and movies. She also learned that self-discipline is not one of her stronger virtues! Keith learned that God is always at work; sometimes in ways we don't expect Him to be. He learned we need to be intent on following God's plans, not our own. Finally, we learned God is great, loving, generous and gracious! Thank you for joining in praying for the people of Yaroslavl and all over Russia. We know that God has heard our prayers and we are anxious to see how He will work in the lives of those who live here!

DAY 39: New Aquaintances

Please pray for the 650,00 people who live in Yaroslavl and that God would bring across our paths those who are open to hearing the Gospel.

DAY 38: Good News Baptist Church

The Pastor, Serge Michaelovich

The only Russian Baptist Church in Yaroslavl, Good News, was established in the 1920s and has approximately 200 members. Please pray that the members of Good News would experience revival and be motivated to reach their city for Christ. Pray for Pastor Serge Michaelovich would have wisdom and courage to lead the Church according to God's will.

DAY 37: The City of Yaroslavl

Today, Yaroslavl is the highlighted city in the 40 Days of Prayer and Fasting for Russia. Pray that the revelation of God's glory to be reveal and embraced by the people of Yaroslavl.

This is a fabulous web site about Yaroslavl---in English! Check it out!

DAY 36: Anatoly Ivanovich Lisitsyn

Please pray as the Lord leads for the Govenor of Yaroslavl Region, Anatoly Ivanovich Lisitsyn, and all of the other governmental officials.

DAY 35: Friends for Gideon and ME

Gideon with his friend Dima.

ME with her friend Maxim.

And their friend Daniel.

Pray that Gideon and ME would make good friends at our Church, school and in our neighborhood.

DAY 34: Gideon's Kindergarten Year

Gideon will begin Kindergarten this year!!! He is growing so fast and time is flying!!! This September, Gideon will continue at the International Waldorf School in the mornings and in the afternoons will begin studying at the Jubilee Academy, an accredited, multimedia, on-line home school program. Please pray that Gideon would love school, study hard and be a well adjust, fun, loving little guy! Please pray that both Gideon and mommy would see homeschooling as an added blessing each day and not a stressful burden. Please pray that Gideon would be kind, respectful and obedient and Kristie would be a patient, loving mom.

DAY 33: Young Couples

Engaged Couples.

Newly Married Couples.

And for those with little ones.

Please pray as the Lord leads for all of the young couples.

DAY 32: Pavel Simeonivch and Other Church Leaders

Pavel Simeonivch came to Yaroslavl from the Ukraine over 50 years ago. He was the pastor of our Church for over 35 years. Gideon calls him the "Chubba Chup Guy" because every Sunday he passes out those kind of suckers to all of the children. Pray for Pavel Simonivch and that the Lord wouls raise up men of God like Pavel who want to serve Him.

DAY 31: Marha, Pepa and Layla

Keith and the kids meet Pepa at the playground by our house almost one year ago. We so enjoy their friendship, visits and all of the tips they give us for fun things to do in Yaroslavl. Pray for our sweet friends, Marha, Pepa and Layla.

DAY 30: The Skinner Family

The Skinners have lived in Russia almost 16 years and welcomed us to Russia over 5 years ago. The Skinners have mentored us, loved us, encouraged us and been there for us through many good times and difficulties. We have to say good-bye to them the end of June when they leave to join another team in Saint Petersburg. We know that this is the Lord's plan for them, but are sad to see them go. Please pray for the Skinners as they transition to a new home, team and ministry. Pray for Sarah as she prepares for college and Anna as she attends a new school in St. Pete. We love you guys and will miss you lots!!!

DAY 29: Lesa Hughes

Lesa joined Team Golden Ring in 2005 and is from Missouri. "Aunt Lesa" is a great addition to our team and family! Please pray for Lesa's ministry, Bible Studies and health.

DAY 28: Young People

The young people of our Church are an active and growing group without a leader. Please pray that God would continue to draw young people to Himself and prepare and equip the right person to lead them in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

DAY 27: Our Gym, Trainers and Aquaintances

Keith and I have regularly worked out at Step Life for over a year. We love it! Please pray as the Lord leads for the trainers and members of Step Life. Pray that we would be a light in the darkness and have many opportunities to share Christ's love.

DAY 26: Memorial Day

We are so grateful for all of those who have died serving our great country and for the great freedom we enjoy as Americans! Please pray today for all of those men and their families who are risking their lives and making huge sacrifices so we can remain free and proud to be Americans!!!

DAY 25: The Udmurt of Russia

Today is the Day of Prayer and Fasting for World Evangelization

The Udmurt who live in Russia's Ural Mountains may be obscure to you, but they are "near and dear" to our loving Father. The 750,000 Udmurt live mostly in small farming villages where income is low and the suicide rate is high. The Udmurt of Russia are known as the “people of the woods.” Perhaps this is because they are skilled in wood-making, or perhaps it is due to their past worship of wooden images. Though the Udmurts were Christianized by the Orthodox church after becoming part of Russia in the 16th century, they did not truly experience the gospel. Pagan beliefs such as the worship of idols are still apparent among the population. The good news is that 150 Udmurts have experienced true faith in Jesus Christ and many of these converts were won by their own brothers who were spreading the gospel as home missionaries. But the Orthodox church, which is the official church of Russia, is not pleased with the missionary activities and often tries to quiet or remove the home missionary from each village. Less than one quarter of 1 percent claim faith in Jesus Christ. We challenge you to set aside a meal or an entire day of meals to fast and pray for the Udmurt. Please join us in prayer and fasting for the Udmurt people of Russia today.

The IMB has a fabulous web site for more information about the Udmurt people including where they live, slideshows showing who they are and a heart breaking story of an Udmurtian father. You can read about people all over the World, what God is doing and how you can be involved at the IMB website.

DAY 24: City Day

Today is "City Day" in Yaroslavl. Pray that the people of Yaroslavl would come to know Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior.

This picture was taken last year on City Day.

DAY 23: Gideon's Sunday School Teachers

Galya and Alya are Gideon's totally fun, sweet and patient Sunday School teachers. Please pray that Alya and Galya would love teaching and know how to best present the Word of God to the kids.

40 Days of Prayer and Fasting

Hope4Russia is a fabuolous web page with lots of information about what the Lord is doing in Russia and how you can be involved! Ed Tarelton has written a letter explaining the 40 Days of Prayer and Fasting and you can see the list of the top 40 cities and special information and prayer requests about each city. Please check-out the Hope4Russia web page.

DAY 22: Team Golden Ring

Our team is growing and rejoicing at all the Lord is doing in our lives personally and corporately!
Please pray as the Lord leads for the members of Team Golden Ring.