Well, we cannot believe that it is the end of the week. This has been a very exciting week. From our last Sunday at Calvary Chapel Valle Vista until this moment where Jason is in his office preparing for the Sunday service here in Russia. There have been a lot of events this week, but God is faithful. We watched His hand over us as we traveled to LAX and we met our friend Darren there that works at LAX. He took our bags for us and did the whole process of security for us relieving stress. Then they seated us first on the plane because we had children. They gave us three whole rows and then the kids were super good and obedient to us- Praise the Lord! Then they slept from 6-8 hours. It was incredible. The only downfall was leaving the airplane. I know that sounds funny, but we packed all of our boots and jackets in a duffel bag and checked them on so we would not have a ton of stuff to carry on the airplane. Well, when we landed at Moscow airport they transported us by bus to the terminal. So we had to leave the airplane in minus 10 degree weather with sweatshirts on and tennis shoes. We were worried about the kids, but once again the Lord took care of us. We are not sick as of yet. Our friend from Vladimir picked us up in a very comfortable car that held all of our luggage as well. We had great fellowship and a very safe drive home. The roads were not slippery and there was no snowfall while we drove. It was awesome. Then we were greeted by Vika, Alissa and Yulia at our apartment. We have been blessed by company and help the last few days; it is great to be back. The kids have gone out everyday to play in the snow they are enjoying it, at least for now. We had a service on Thursday evening and it was so great to see people that we have dearly missed and they missed us as well. Jason will begin teaching in Vladimir week. He will teach on Sunday Nights through the book of Daniel. So each Sunday he will travel from Kolchugino to Vladimir (about 2 hours) at 4:35 by bus and spend the night in Vladimir. Thank you for all your prayers for our family and for Kolchugino! J
We have a few prayer points for you to keep in mind for this next week.
1.) Please pray for our service tomorrow that it will be a blessing.
2.) Please pray that we will get over our jet lag(it is definitely lingering this time)
3.) Please pray for Jason's travel to Vladimir on the snowy roads, and for the service that the people will come and be blessed by the Word.
4.) Please pray for the abortion ministry, it is a hard time right now in the hospital and the doctors are growing colder to Victoria.
5.) Please pray for our financial support and our time when we return to the States in April to raise money that the Lord will begin now to prepare the hearts of those who will give.
**We have specific needs if we will return on the three year residency. We need to purchase a car to travel between cities for the Bible College and other ministries; we will also need to rent a flat in Vladimir which will be more expensive.
6.) Please continue to pray for a Russian pastor for the church in Kolchugino; to raise $350.00 each month to support him to live in Kolchugino.
We love you and appreciate all of your prayers.
In Him,
The Havertape family
Kolchugino, Russia
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