So much to do!

I have not posted for awhile. That certainly doesn't mean we aren't very busy both here and in Russia. I'm in the process of organizing several fundraisers. We have a children's book, The Secret, written in both English and Russian, by a local author, Melissa Stanton. The story was told to me by my Urkranian Russian teacher, Elena Nesterishin (Helen). I thought it to be so touching that it had to be shared. The long road to getting a story written, illustrated and printed is just that, so I will spare the details! It IS however ready. We have plans to sell it at the local Alternative Christmas Market, November 15th as well as having a reading at Watermark Books the first of the year. I plan to make it available here on the blog as well, in the meantime, if you'd like a copy, just email me at jackie@estates.kscoxmail.com and I'll be happy to send you one. The cost is $10.00 plus shipping.

Bishop Mansholt asked me to be in charge of the fund raising for the Russian Far East. I was overwhelmed by the size of this task, but the thing to do is begin and that's what I've done. I will first contact previous donors ( a sure thing, I hope) then I'll enlarge my plan to encompass the 10 area ministries of Central State Synod.

The news from Russia is very encouraging. The churches are growing, our children at St. Marie's are learning. I've had no letters to post, I have received some cards in the mail. I don't know how to scan and attach to my blog so, it's not very colorful this month.

Thank you for your donations, interest and prayers.