There are so many questions in my mind, searching for answers in God.

Thanks for Judy, becuase today I will do the laundry. Praise God also for the lunch He provided with friends. He knew that those two were my main concernc today and He asnwered for them. Praise be to God the Father, who hears our heart cries.

How can I please You, Lord Jesus?

P.S. I loved the Second Epistle of Clement. It is about repentance mostly.

Blessed be the name of the Lord.

FGA

Father, this morning I want to thank you for the Full Gospel Assembly church.

This church prays for one another. You are free to send requests or share your needs, and they will lift you up. You hear their prayers and respond accordingly.

Secondly, it is a circle of people who are persistent and lovers of worship.. They encourage one another!

So, thank You!!!

Confession

Father, I would like to be a person who is creative (art, music, etc) that people around me get interested in spending time with me. Use that creative side that You have given to me so that through that I could be a witness of Your love to all people. Secondly, in all my relationship Grant me the power to LOVE like Christ has loved me. It is in the secret place that I want to seek Your face and spend time in Your Word. I want to like in Your presence day and night, to be ONE with You. To love what You love and to hate the evil. Knowing that we are in the war with darkness through the light of the Gospel, I pray that You will set people free through Your anointing Spirit.

Jesus, in the relationship with Sam, surround us with Your glory, peace and everlasting joy. may

we spend time together to equip, to love, to forgive and to nurture one another. May we be obedient to Your call. May we be one in spirit and in truth. Father, we thank You that you are joining us in unity and love. That's so awesome.

Father, thank you that You brought friends into my life that were lost and now found by Your Love. I thank You for the gift of discipleship. I thank You that You are My Best Teacher. The books that we are to read in school and seminary have not taught me to love others, nor to stay away from evil. But it is through Your Holy Spirit You are in constant teaching mode, that I could reflect Your will. I thank You that You distinguished the wisdom of the age/ the world, from the wisdom You have. May my mind draw near to Your wisdom, rather that be decieved and blinded with the wisdom of this world.

I love that You pursue Your people with love and Great is your mercy. We are forgiven on the account of Your Son Jesus. It is so awesome! Thank you for the heavens and the everlasting life in Your presence.Thank you, dear Jesus, for breaking the chains of Satan from my feet. You set me free and became the Rock of my life. You are the Rock!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jesus, I wisper to You the words of my love and adoration: Be Praised Through All Nations. Be Glorified Through the Ages. May Your Kingdom Come, May Your Will Be Done. Praise, Honor and Adoration to Your Holy Name, Father, Son and the Holy Spirit.

FURIOUS LOVE

The Lord Jesus is teaching us again the value to love the people with His Love.

1. Yesterday we watched a movie "Furious Love" at New Life Church. It was incredible; there were stories of those who were touched by God's love in their deepest darkest hour.
2. On Sunday morning, I was feeling very down, did not feel God's presence with me and so forth. But after the service, some people gathered in a circle for prayer and God stepped into my situation and gave me JOY and increased my faith. We prayed for the house I stay in. The prophetic word was I saw you working in the garden and the hands became dirty. But do not be afarid, God can make you clean up. Keep working in the garden." Lisa then said that I am sowing seeds in the Spirit that will later bring good fruits. So, I put my faith.
3. Sam's situation on Sunday was not an easy one. His roommate told him that Chester could not stay with them. So, it was very painful, but they put their trust in God. He performed in proArte that day and was blessed to sing praises to God.
4. I had a dream last night, where I saw Sam talking to people about a ring and etc. I was in the bed seeing and hearing him; and found a pink bag with a ring in it. I did not open the bad but I felt it. Then the lady asked me in total acceptance of me, whether I am ready to recieve a gift from Sam of PERFECT LOVE. The words "Perfect Love" stood out from the whole dream. The feeling of proposal and engagement are near that I could see in the Spirit, hear and touch. Praise God!!!!

Love the lost

Our Mission is to LOVE

On the Elijahlist.com for February 12, 2010.

Dream of compassion and love

Praise the Lord today and forevermore!!!!

I had an awesome dream that came as a response to the yesterday's prayer: to have compassion and love for the lost.

The dream:

There were three kids in the orphanage, but one of them decides to run away from the master and so two other join him. Actually, it becomes evident that the guy also wanted to kill the master accidentally... The master, however, escapes that trap but continues to run after those three guys. I was running with kids looking where they are going. There were difficult roads, hidden places, water like in a vacation place, and finally hotel. The master (who was quite older) joined with police and they caught those boys. I was with one of them hidden in the red van like jeep. The master had the key to get in. Now, the feelings that boys had toward master were of fear!!!! However, when the master opened that van, I realized that he did not mean any harm but in love he saved them. The boys now understand that he cares for them and loves them. However, as they were standing outside experiencing reconciliation, there was a mafia dressed in a police uniform but they were bad guys. So one of them shot the gun into the master, master bleeds. Everyone understands that he is about to die. He laid down his life for those boys. Then, the helicopter arrived and he was put in a bed and raised up into the air. Then he becomes alive in the spirit.

I like the symbol of orphanage (God adopts us into His family), master is killed even though he laid down his life for those children (Jesus died for us, he saved us), the master was searching and running after the lost boys (Jesus came to seek and save the lost), the master was raised up by a helicopter (Jesus was resurrected from the dead and went to heaven) and some other symbolism.

Thank You Lord for giving this dream. I love you!!!! I can share this not only as a story, but a testimony and a sermon of evangelism.

where are we?

Hello dear readers and those who are in Christ!!!

I am pleased to tell you that God is great and He is awesome!!! The journey of faith is all about trust in God!

For the last few days I have been attacked by the unclean spirits. But, there is a battle going on right now. The Word of God is my sword and that is the weapon of the Spirit against flesh. I am thankful that His words are given to us to use and exercise, confess and hold unto. Jesus, when fasted, was tempted by satan. The weapon that Jesus used against devil was written word of God. I am to follow in the footsteps of my master, Jesus with fastings and declaration of written word.

Secondly, I am in the strategic plan to pay off the debt and thus to glorify God.

Thirdly, it is possible that the enemy increased attackes through my flesh and unclean spirits becuase there is a greater move of God is coming not only upon mu life but those around, even AU campus. It is so, GOD is going to step in with His glorious army into our place and shout the name of Jesus over us. I pray that the Heaven will be opened above us to drive out the demons and the darkness. Praise God!!!

I need to increase fasting, reading plus confessing the word of God, believing, praying in the Spirit and expecting GREAT WORKS OF GOD IN OUR MIDST THIS MONTH OF FEBRUARY.

oh my grandpa

I want to write something: about my grandpa...

I have great memroies of this man. Everytime we visited him, he was patient and moderate in all he did. He was not fascinated with money, he did not have greed in his heart, rather he gave us so much. He blessed us (my sister and me) with food and spare change. He liked to instruct us by talking about future jobs, goals. I have not heard him to say negative abusive words to anybody. When he spoke during the birthdays and holidays, his speech reflected reverance!!! I cry because there is no like my grandpa, I miss him. I know that I will see him in heaven!!!

He loved to show photos and tell stories of his life. He loved to write letters to others.

One day I had a conversation with him and grandma about the word of God and Jesus. Then he asked me (when grandma was not around): Why did they crucify Jesus? I told him because of the blashemy, He said he was the Son of God.
My last time I talked to him was on the phone (from America to Russia). He was sick at that moment, and apparently could not speak. However, that call he kept saying: "Thank you. Thank you. Thank you..." I told him that "he is the most handsome man, the saint." i love you grandpa. I know you aer with Jesus, because you gave your heart to the Lord (when my mom prayed with you) and your face shone with light the day you passed away.
Blessings.

Sam's birthday and prayer

Today is Sam's birthday: he is 25 years old!!! Father, in the name of Jesus, please continue to be His God and guide his steps. May Your will be done and You be glorified. Create in him a clean heart and sharpen his spiritual vision. Give him discernment, he needs it, becuase he is surrounded by lots of people. Thank you for the love in his heart toward people. Thank you fo rgiving him an ability to accept others and be their friend. We are companions that are willing to serve You in greater way. Please, be with us faithfully all the days of our lives in Christ. We want to be Yours totally.

Daddy, I love you. Thank You. I have a desire for Your word to enter my spirit. But Father, without Your grace and Spirit, there is a possibility to grow weary and even misunderstand. Please, show Your grace and teach me Your word. Who will do it better than the Spirit of God? I surrender myself to the guidance of Your spirit to enlighten Your word upon my soul. Daddy, I do not want status or recognition of men, all I want is to be with You, hear Your voice and remain in Your love. Forgive me for times when I could be the love to others. Forgive me when my look and appearance drew people away from me. Forgive me for all the ways that grieved Your holy Heart. I fall in love with You. I need You!!!!! Father, yestderday's glories and victories are not today's. So, help me to run after You and fill with Your word. I give You priority, Jesus.

Daddy,
LOVE YOU> LOVE YOU>LOVE YOU>
You are mine and I am Yours forever.

Monday news

Today is Monday. Our class had a speaker Salah E., he is a Muslim. We had a presentation on the Islam. We were allowed to ask qeustions. I asked him about the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In Islam, they believe that Jesus was taken to heaven and He will return for His people. However, they do not believe that Jesus was crucified and thus resurrected. Later one, our class had a short discussion about that. But honestly, he noticed that we disagreed on that issue, yet he saw that I respected him by saying "thank you" for his answer.

Secondly, One of the surprizing things. Yesterday Sam decided to ask me something "directly." He asked the size of my finger for the engagement ring. It was so honest and fun, peaceful and serious at the same time. I was surprized even though we talked about something like that before, but yeaterday it was so straightforward and exciting.

I thank You, dear Jesus, that You are our God. I am sorry if my emotions and feelings were difficult relating to the Islam and the whole classroom experience. But Youa re my peace and I follow Jesus Christ, the Risen Lord. Fill my heart with love and understanding the truth. Shed Your light into my heart.

Blessings of my professors and friends. I was surprized also to recived a message and being attached in a not by a seminary person. Maybe he is looking for a friendship and a security to have someone who will listen to and look forward to his coming back to seminary??? but anyway, I bless him too in the name of Jesus. May he will follow Jesus and receive Your best.

Send my love to Samushka.

Glory and Praise to Father through Jesus Christ!

Yesterday I met with Tara H. It was an intense prayer-Word time!!! She shared the dream about 10 pirates (deception/liying; witchcraft; sneekie; greedy; envy; poverty; jealousy; manipulation; mocker; pride) and the sciptures. Together we prayed. I had a vision:

in the center of the living room there was a ground/plot for the plants to grow. It was functioning like a garden. I saw green grass and the understanding that there will be fruits growing in this garden.

Of course I did not knwo right away the meaning of its vision, but that evening the Lord gave this scripture:

Isaiah 61:10-11
I delight greatly in the Lord; my soul rejoices in my God. For He has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. For as the soil makes the sprout come up and a garden causes seeds to grow, so the Sovereign Lord will make righteousness and praise spring up before all nations.

Secondly, today on the Elijahlist, prophetic word was about the root. It identified the generational root of bitterness and then the root of Jesse, that of Christ Jesus. This is the prayer by Kathi Pelton:

Lord, I pray that every root in my life that is not a righteous root would be severed from me. I give You permission to show me any unrighteous root in my life or within my bloodline. I repent of and renounce all unrighteousness that has a hold on my life and ask You to let the Root of Jesse be my taproot. Jesus, I want to receive the fruit that comes from Your vine. I ask that the same Spirit that rested upon You would rest upon me; the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of power, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord.
Open my eyes and ears to judge rightly and to walk in justice and truth. I ask, both for me and for Your Church, to have righteousness be our belt and faithfulness to be the sash around our waist. Thank you for the past season of refining, testing, exposing and deliverance. Thank you for loving us enough to align us. We receive Your righteousness alone. In the name of our Messiah, Jesus Christ. Amen.

GREAT CONVERSATIONS

PTL!!!! Praise The Lord!

I am so happy of the conversations aI had with Patience and Sam. I learned so much just in one sitting about Patience. She is from Swaziland, a country within South Africa. She also lived in Canada, Netherlands and US. She tasted homelessness, rejection and so other trials in life, but her faith in God is pure as crystal, alive as a passion, and contageous as fire!

I already love her!

Secondly, Sam and I had a conversation too. It was amazing! We talked about kids, matrinomy, wedding, marital relationship and so forth. It was in peace, joy and love. How exciting to think of us being married one day; we call it adventure and journey. In response to my question, he said that motherhood requires three things: patience, goodness and kindness. He explained each term in detail, especially patience. What a journey! What a discovery!

PRAISE BE TO GOD ALMIGHTY AND TO THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. WE LIVE IN HIM AND HE IS EVERYTHING!

Interesting the month of February!

I moved to a new apartment that is cheaper and plus I have a roommate. Secondly, a new discernment related to the content of the sermons.

Lord, You prepared something amazing for this month. May I step into all that You have for this season. I pray that you will keep my health in Your strength and peace. Thank You so much for what You have done and doing in out lives.

Father, I bless You and Jesus, You are awesome. Be glorified! Help me to preach the Gospel to the lost. I love you.

sermon?

It's been an interesting morning. I had experienced something unusual during the sermon at chapel today. I was grieved and broken becuase of the sermon. It did not the name of Jesus, nor did it glorify the Lord. I was upset but thankfully Zen and my mom were there to hold me up.

Thank you.

My body was also weak, maybe not enough the right nutritions. I do want to go back to Russia with Sam!!!!

This evening I will go to Judy, becuase tofether we will persevere and hold on.
I need Jesus and support today.

Love,
Katya

Yay- travel to Russia!

Dear Friends,

I am so happy! Papa Oleg called and said that my foreign passport and Russian are getting expired, so I need to travel to Russia to renew. Well, he proposed an idea and an invitation for Sam and me travel together suring summer vacation. I am so happy, my spirit is jubilant.

Lord, since this is Your guidance, I am giving You thanks. May You prepare the road for us and help Sam and I to accomplish the trip to Russia. We trust you.

Worship Leader

Dear friends,

Let me share with you my thoughts about worship.

I have been a worship leader two times in two different churches and was a member of a worship team in four churches.

1) Being a worship leader does not mean that you are an outstanding musician necessarily. Rather, your heart does not stop singing and praising God daily.

2) Worship leader is not responsible for everything, he or she can delegate different areas to people in a team. Freedom, creativity, enthusiam, joy and delight are important avenues in worship.

3) Holy Spirit is the only true leader of worship. The Gospel of John says that the true worshipers are in Spirit and truth. We are not to grieve the Holy Spirit and listens to His guidance.

4) If it were possibly, I would change the title 'worship leader' into 'a servant of worship' or something like that. Just like the word "Christian" today means so many things that lost its true meaning, so I believe the word "worship leader."

5) Humility is so crucial to every member of worship team, because "God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble." We praise the name of the Lord Jesus and give glory to the Father in the Spirit, and it requires humility.

Being on the Rock

I had a dream yesterday that I shared with Sam.

I saw a brown bear, he was going after me. So I ran from it.
It was not that long till I found a rock and started climbing. Finally, I reached the top with some efforts!!! There was a group with me and we were definately secure on the top of the rock. I looked to the side and there was another rock, but it was not steady. The people on it were swang side to side.

Sam and I talked about our relationship being on the steady rock. Praise the Lord, Jesus is our Rock!!!!

Memory

Hello Dear Readers,

I greet you in the name of Jesus.

Let me spend some time remembering facts, events of my life.

I lived in Starokomishinsk, with grandparents in Kopeisk (st. Tomilova 5) and two other apartments. I lived in Chellyabinsk in two places; in St. Petersburg (St. Budapesht) plus liceum; in America I lived in Anderson (dorms Martin, Fair Commons, and Morrison), apartment on East 7 th, house West 6th, Walnut 628 C, and now on East 6th.

It is so great!

I wonder where God will guide me (and Sam) to live in the future.

a thought from academic world

Magazine "The Social Studies"
Article: "Using Children's Literature to Promote Critical Georgaphic Awareness in Elementary Classrooms"

Children's literature has been found to be a powerful tool in both the presentation and understanding of seminal geographical consepts, paticularly for younger students. Using rich children's literature bridges the gap between geographically disparate worlds and provides younger learners with a more insightful understanding of other lives and other experiences.

News and Overview

Praise the Lord!

His Name is Worhty to Be Praised!
It is more than a cliche: God is indeed worthy of praise!

I had a talk with a person from the Physical Plant, who allowed me to move out from the Seminary Village. That is an exciting news, which means that I will be living in a new place starting February. Praise God!!!!!!

Samushka and I are doing great. He is so loving and suportive toward me. He told me of the gifts he purchased for the coming Valentine's Day. His opera is on February 6 and 12. Most likely, Xen, Sarah and I will come on Friday, February 12.

I love learning more about ministry at FGA.

The month of January has been an amazing experience so far: because of the corporate fast among the members of the Church at FGA. Secondly, I decided to study and take notes in such a way, so that I could review all the material for the month of January. It has been a month of struggle against loneliness. This month I spent quality time with Danielly B. This month I experienced intense longing to love the Lord. The Lord has blessed with musicians this month to our church, praise the Lord. It is the first month of 2010 and a new semester.