Pray For Russia # 5

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Posted by: VanessaCNA Original: 10/17/2009 4:29 AM Views: 51 Comments: 2 eProps: 2 Read Comments Post a Comment Back to Your Xanga Site

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Saturday, October 17, 2009

Persecution of Christians is currently more severe in some of the countries that were formerly part of the USSR than in Russia itself. In Uzbekistan, some pastors and church workers are on trial for operating an "illegal" Christian children's camp and for purported tax evasion. You can read more details here. However, I recently received an email from the Slavic Gospel Association stating that the trial is being delayed because witnesses are now refusing to testify against these Christians, stating that earlier testimony accusing the Christians of illegal activity was made under coercion. Praise God that these witnesses are now choosing to tell the truth! Pray that these Uzbek Christians would be cleared of all charges and would be able to continue the ministries they have started.

On another note, for the precious few readers I have who might be interested in learning Russian, this blog is a great resource! Each post teaches you a few new Russian words along with some grammar in a way that is interesting and easy to understand.

The Vins family's testimony is a powerful story of multi-generational faithfulness in the midst of intense persecution. Read my review of one of Georgi Vins' books here. It is a powerful glimpse into the lives of believers who poured out their lives for Christ and His church.

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We (meaning myself and Christian's in America!) are so spoiled and live such a soft life. We have no concept of what it means to suffer for Christ as those in Russia or other parts of the world do. Yet, I supposed our small sufferings of health and loss of wealth and loved ones can count to bring glory to God if we count Him as our greatest treasure. Possibly God is using today's trials for what lies ahead for tomorrow in America!

Posted 10/17/2009 10:29 PM by georgene