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Dear Praying Friends,

 

Thank you so much for your prayers! The mission trip to Kyrgyzstan was blessed by the Lord. We were able to spread God's love to many women during our retreats and now we pray that the Holy Spirit will take those efforts and multiply the effects as these women, in turn, reach out to witness to their friends, relatives and neighbors. We left resources for them to use, as well as encouragement to be a bold witness. The country is primarily Muslim; however, in the 11 years that our missionaries have been there, there are now approximately 60 Lutheran churches and church-groups. So the women will continue to be supported in their outreach efforts.

 

Kyrgyzstan is an untapped jewel, with its beautiful mountains, abundance of spring flowers, pristine lakes and friendly people. However, because of the poor state of its infrastructure since the breakup of the Soviet Union, it will take many years of work to bring it into the 21st century. Many citizens are poor, with little access to medical and dental care. Some children and older adults are abused and homeless due to the alcoholism of their caretakers. "Grannies" have been robbed of their pensions by their children/grandchildren and are left in the streets. Our missionaries have responded to these needs by establishing nursing homes and orphanages, which provide opportunity to also share Jesus with them.

 

Several awesome experiences will remain with me forever. Singing at our retreats was multi-cultural, and it gave me goose bumps to know that God was up in heaven sorting out our various languages! One day a man on the street asked me "Why are you here?" God gave me the words, and the courage, to tell him. He later sought us out to ask more questions. Please pray for him and his family!

 

If you sent embroidery floss, witness bracelets, tote bags, quilts…..or if you have donated clothing to Orphan Grain Train…..THANK YOU! We saw evidence every day of your generosity.

 

Again, thank you for your prayers and support!

 

Blessings,

Carolyn

 

Editor's Note:  Carolyn would be happy to speak at your zone rally or society meeting.  Email Carolyn.

 

	This woman, although not having much herself, started a group of other grannies who knit clothing for orphans.
	Women using embroidery floss during craft time at the retreats.
	A 7-year-old girl caring for her 1-year-old twin siblings, as her family had no place to live.  The orphanage is providing for the children and their mother.

Dear Praying Friends,

 

Thank you so much for your prayers! The mission trip to Kyrgyzstan was blessed by the Lord. We were able to spread God's love to many women during our retreats and now we pray that the Holy Spirit will take those efforts and multiply the effects as these women, in turn, reach out to witness to their friends, relatives and neighbors. We left resources for them to use, as well as encouragement to be a bold witness. The country is primarily Muslim; however, in the 11 years that our missionaries have been there, there are now approximately 60 Lutheran churches and church-groups. So the women will continue to be supported in their outreach efforts.

 

Kyrgyzstan is an untapped jewel, with its beautiful mountains, abundance of spring flowers, pristine lakes and friendly people. However, because of the poor state of its infrastructure since the breakup of the Soviet Union, it will take many years of work to bring it into the 21st century. Many citizens are poor, with little access to medical and dental care. Some children and older adults are abused and homeless due to the alcoholism of their caretakers. "Grannies" have been robbed of their pensions by their children/grandchildren and are left in the streets. Our missionaries have responded to these needs by establishing nursing homes and orphanages, which provide opportunity to also share Jesus with them.

 

Several awesome experiences will remain with me forever. Singing at our retreats was multi-cultural, and it gave me goose bumps to know that God was up in heaven sorting out our various languages! One day a man on the street asked me "Why are you here?" God gave me the words, and the courage, to tell him. He later sought us out to ask more questions. Please pray for him and his family!

 

If you sent embroidery floss, witness bracelets, tote bags, quilts…..or if you have donated clothing to Orphan Grain Train…..THANK YOU! We saw evidence every day of your generosity.

 

Again, thank you for your prayers and support!

 

Blessings,

Carolyn

 

Editor's Note:  Carolyn would be happy to speak at your zone rally or society meeting.  Email Carolyn.

 

	This woman, although not having much herself, started a group of other grannies who knit clothing for orphans.
	Women using embroidery floss during craft time at the retreats.
	A 7-year-old girl caring for her 1-year-old twin siblings, as her family had no place to live.  The orphanage is providing for the children and their mother.