Met with Andrew today

David and I met with Andrew today. It was an awesome conversation. I'd say it's very likely he is a believer! It would be hard to dissect the whole conversation by typing, but it covered Russian history, tradition, Orthodox Church beliefs and so on.

We asked lots of questions, and he asked back.

It ended with a simple smile and hand shake.

"Maybe we'll get to talk again next week," all three of us hoped as we departed. He is very very busy studying for exams, and couldn't promise anything about his schedule. But his gentle smile and grateful thanks led me to believe that we'll see him again soon.

As David and I walked away we simply turned to each other and said, "Well that was awesome." It's very rare to find believers here, and Andrew's refreshing belief and faith were encouraging to us. Our desire is to be able to connect him with Cru's longterm staff here, that he might find community, be built up and encouraged in his faith. (Pease pray that he would long for these things too!)

Tonight we have team time to enjoy each other's company. We're going to eat at TGI Fridays, which should be a great American break.

Thanks for your prayers. Conversations like the one we had today do NOT happen apart from the Holy Spirit moving in our hearts and the hearts around us. Please continue!

Love you all.