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The Joy of Disciple-making |
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 Natalia Fomin Russian Ministries Coordinator |
“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth” (3 John 1:4). These words spoken by Paul to his beloved congregation echo in my heart as I reflect on our ministry trip to Berlin, Germany. Just a few months earlier I had the privilege to participate at the Russian Messianic Leadership conference and particularly cast a vision for Women’s Ministries among Russian Jewish believers. |
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I earnestly desired to have the discipleship book Sense & Sensibility, written by Miriam Nadler, to be translated into Russian so women could be discipled and encouraged to live out the calling that God has placed on their lives. I was so blessed that the Lord provided a way to have this book translated and printed just in time for our trip. What a joy to see God’s fingerprint in our lives. Indeed, the Lord answers our prayers and fulfils the desire of our hearts. Your prayers and support made a difference. It is always of the highest privilege to serve our Lord. Think about it. What matters most in our lives? Is it the education we receive, the status we attain, or success we achieve through our hard work and tireless efforts? All these things are great, but the very best is to grow and mature in the image of Messiah and to honor God with our lives. It is being able at the end of our day to rest our head on the pillow and know that this day was lived for the Lord, and by His grace and empowerment someone’s life was touched, someone was encouraged to go on, someone’s burden got a little lighter, and the light of Messiah shined a little brighter. Our lives matter to God. Our testimony of His faithfulness makes a difference. The decisions we make and the roads we take will change everything. Therefore, the mandate of older women teaching younger women is of vital significance. During this trip to Berlin, we were able not only to teach a seminar, but also to give a copy of the book to each woman in order to continue the discipleship of women in their congregation. I believe with all my heart that the Lord will greatly bless and encourage women to serve Him and honor Him as a result of this material. Thank you for changing this world for Messiah, one person at a time. Shalom, Natalia |
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