Evangelizing Karilov

Last year in September you might remember that the team went to Karilov to do evangelism. If you recall that trip you will remember that I had to run and hide from the police because I did not have the proper visa to be involved with religious activities. But have no fear, this September we went back. This time, however, I went without fear because now, praise the Lord, I have all the necessary papers. Because of all the problems we had last year we decided not to make it such a big event, so not draw too much attention from the authorities. This year we brought a much smaller team and simply went out into the streets of Karilov and nearby villages, Jesus style. We just hung out with people and shared the love Jesus.

The first place we went to was a small village called Chaozara and there went door to door, preaching to those that would receive us. We layed hands on and prayed for many people for healing and other needs. It was a great time. Several people received Christ.

In Karilov we walked around the town and parks, trying to catch people with the gospel. One afternoon, Sveta and I were able to invite a group of teens to the church. We all shared our testimonies and the love of Christ. Keep these kids in prayer, they know the gospel, but don’t want to repent. Yura and I also had the great pleasure of spending a good hour or so with a man from Cherepovets talking about salvation. Yura told his testimony and I was able to share some parables, explaining their truths. At first he was quite closed off, but it did not take long till he was all ears. He and his girlfriend prayed Jesus into their hearts. It was great to see the change in his eyes. I continually pray for this man. Also Yura, Igor and I were blessed to be able to lead a man named Sergey into the kingdom. He said he was tired of the life he has been living and could not get out. We shared with him about the love and power of Christ. We lead him in the sinner’s prayer, and we were blessed to see him come to church the next Sunday. Keep him in prayer too. It did not take long for the enemy to bring attack on him. Days after he prayed he was surrounded by people trying to get him drunk and convince him we are a cult and want to take his house.

Over all we estimate more than 20 people prayed Jesus into their hearts. It was a great time. Please keep the souls of those that heard the gospel in prayer, and those that prayed that the Lord would change and direct their lives from this day forth. Pray that this would be the beginning of their new lives in Christ Jesus.click here to see more pictures