Last night, Danielle’s roommate invited me to tea. So after our evening worship, she took us upstairs to her friends’ room where there was a little table covered with a table cloth. The five of them had put plates of fruit and little cakes all over the table for us. We sat on the beds facing the table as they started pouring our tea. While we were eating our food, they asked us questions about where we lived and went to school, and about our families. When we were telling them about us, they were so sincere in listening to our answers. They really cared about what we had to say. It was so nice to get away from all the people that I have been with all week, and talk to people who actually cared. God knew exactly what I needed last night when my patience was running thin.
The love of the people here in Russia and especially at Zaoksky is truly amazing! My experience here has been life-changing. When I get back to Fletcher, my attitude will definitely be different. Praise the Lord for all He has done in my life on the this trip and for all the people He has used to do it!
By Emily Jones ’12
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March 5, 2010 at 7:18 am
Cathy Simmons
Amen Emily!!! God does work to help each of us to become more like his Son
Jesus…I pray that this experience will always stay fresh in your mind, and the others, and that you will continue to draw closer to your Friend, Jesus…
God bless you !
March 7, 2010 at 12:05 pm
Corrine Jones
Emily so glad you had this experience. Thank you for sharing with us. How neat heaven will be when we can have a “tea party” together with God’s people from all over the world and share the love and care God has put in our hearts.