Weekend in D.C.

Last week we had a wonderful weekend in D.C. with our children. Besides enjoying a few days of spring like weather--the cherry trees and magnolias were blooming, we had a few inspiring and challenging days of prayer. The purpose of our trip was to attend the Global Prayer Gathering for International Justice Mission, the organization for whom Andrey works. It was wonderful to experience together as a family the messages of justice, hope and joy. "Joy is the priceless treasure found in a field of suffering or sorrow." Gary Haugen,
CEO.

The weekend's program comprised of concerts by some very good musicians--Sara Groves and Ten Shekel Shirt, worship times, praying for specific IJM operations--prayer rooms were designated for each country served by IJM. Updates are given at those times in regards to issues which the IJM staff is working on in their country and what is happening. Countless stories were told of success and some which were not successful and where evil continues. Those are the difficult ones. In any case you may check for more information if you wish on the following website: http://www.ijm.org/

By the way, the picture was taken in a mall--you will notice that a fifth person appears in the picture in between Andrey and Mike--she was someone just standing randomly--not part of our group. Funny how that happened.