To open their eyes, to turn them from darkness to light ... that they may receive forgiveness of sins... Acts 26:18
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R E A C H I N G R U S S I A N S
For lost Russian souls,
Keith Sampson
September 15, 2014
Keith, Lisa, Candice, Corissa, and Phillip Sampson Baptist Bible Fellowship International P.O. Box 191 Springfield, Mo 65801 . keithsampson.com . [email protected] . 417 833 8326
www.keithsampson.com
*Summer in Estonia
*Additional Support Needed
It was good to be back in Estonia and see our dear friends. God blessed and we got our residency papers and taxes taken care of. It was also a reminder of the attitude of the people toward the gospel. For instance, as I sat and talked with the administrator of the company from whom we rent our church building from, he looked at me and asked, “You are a Mormon correct?” I told him, “No, I am a Baptist”. We had this same conversation a couple of times before. This man is Russian Orthodox and to him there is
no difference between a Baptist, a Charismatic, or a Mormon. The Orthodox strongly teach that they are all cults. That is one reason the people here seem to be so closed to the gospel. By God’s grace we will keep giving the gospel that saves and changes lives.
We are needing to raise our support by 15%. God allowed me to be in 3 new churches in August. Pray they will be able to take us on and that God will move the hearts of churches for the Russians in Estonia. Please be in prayer that God will show us His increase and we can return soon to Estonia.
*Need For a Van ($13,000) and Soccer Equipment ($2,000)
While I was in Estonia this summer, we were able to get some of the needed supplies with the $1,100 that was given. We praise God for those of you that help supply this need. Thanks so much for your gifts!
*Family News
PRAISE THE
LORD!!!
1. Visa issues and taxes in Estonia taken care of ! 2. Have received $1,100 dollars for soccer equipment! 3. Visited 3 new churches for support! 4. Candice’s medical situations resolved!
The kids are doing great and Candice’s medical situations have been resolved! Phillip will be seeing a back specialist soon to assess if he needs a brace. Pray God’s wisdom in the decision. Continue to pray for a host family for Candice (17) and Corissa (15) in the Pattonville School District so they can [inish up high school.
