Tag: Russia
During the dark winter months, much of Russia is covered by snow. Some snow storms are quite fierce and result in blizzard conditions called “white outs,” when all one can see is nothing but white. Intercede with the RUSSIAN CLUSTER that the dark condition of the hearts of the Russian peoples will be washed as white as snow thru the cleansing of sin by Jesus.
Decorated trees and holiday lights were shining for the biggest holiday of the year in Russia. This big holiday was not December 25, which quietly came and went, but New Year’s Eve. The folks set up and decorated a tree. In some villages children dress up in costumes and go door to door asking for treats and at midnight fireworks light up the sky to welcome the New Year. The children awaken the morning of the first to find a gift under the tree that Father Frost left for them. Pray with the RUSSIAN CLUSTER for the peoples of Russia to seek and to find the greatest gift given, the gift of God’s only Son.
The EUROPEAN SUB-CLUSTER (RUSSIAN CLUSTER) asks for intercession for a new ping-pong ministry at 2nd Baptist in Moscow. Intercede that the leader of this ministry will have clear direction from the Father of how he can effectively reach the young people, who have been coming to play. Ask that these young people will make strong connections and develop friendships among the youth at 2nd Baptist.
Several times during the week, Russian Orthodox church bells can be heard ringing in communities across Russia. But for the Russians of Central Asia, it’s the Iman’s voice, blaring over loud speakers located high in the minaret of a mosque that can be heard. Both are meant to remind people to go, pray, and worship. Some believe that these calls to prayer contribute to their cultural identity. Others cling to this cultural identity, even though these places of worship house nothing more than an “empty” religion. Please intercede with the RUSSIAN CLUSTER that the various people groups represented in their part of the world will realize that there is a difference between a religion in a building and a relationship with the Son. Petition that the people will experience a full and meaningful life with Christ without the confines of a life filled with rituals and religious traditions.
