Back in Kona while we were praying and deciding about which outreach location/team we would be on I had my mind and heart completely set on going to Cambodia and working with girls at a safe house. Out of all 5 possible locations I wanted to go to Russia and Turkey the least and was utterly disappointed when I found out I was placed on that team. I had absolutely 0 desire to go to Turkey or Russia. Once we started to study about the places we were going and praying for the 2 countries I began to get extremely excited about Turkey. I still could not wrap my mind around the idea of going to Russia.
I turned it over to God and just prayed that he would change my heart. Now I am extremely grateful that I was placed on this team. I have absolutely loved Russia nd could even see myself coming back here. I feel completely in my element here. God is so good!!!
My team has been staying at a YWAM base in Rostov and partnering with them in ministry. Even though the base has been around for many years they are currentely in a transitional and pioneering stage. I love the heart of the long termers here. It is not only to share about Jesus and salvation but to help the people in Rostov truly have their needs met and experience complete freedom.
During my stay in Rostov the ministry oppertunities have been endless. I have had the oppertunity to lead worship at 2 different Rehabs on a few occassions, to be the main care taker for 3 beautiful young children for a week, to teach at small groups, to pray over many people here (and even be a part of a healing), to go to orphanages and a couple of children's hospitals, and to put together programs/parties for churches and youth groups. I have also built some wonderful relationships with the Russian women here and have loved spending time getting to know them.
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