Tuesday, May 1, 2007

English church sponsors lectures in Russia

We discovered the Spiritual Resource Foundation and came to appreciate its work in Russia so much. Our branch church is registered with them as a ‘sister church’ in that several members are working conscientiously for it and for the work of Christian Science there each day. So it seemed logical to sponsor lectures there, and thanks to the generosity of our members we were able to contribute to the expenses of two lectures there – one in Riga and one in St Petersburg. The fruitage to our membership of working with and for the Russian field is incalculable, it has given our membership a lift and enabled us to feel, tangibly, that in some way we are helping to “feed and clothe a hungry world.” All members have gained a broader sense of community since deciding to support 2 lectures there and have rejoiced with the reports of fruitage Marie Helm has sent us, and have responded immediately when alerted to the need for specific work. We are so very grateful for the work undertaken there and feel privileged to be able to support it in some way.

- Alex

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