Prayers Being Answered???

Moscow Today reports that president Putin is considering how to reduce the restrictions on Non-Governmental Organizations, NGO's. He gave in to pressure from U.S. Secretary of State Condi Rice and other world leaders.

If the Russian government were to restrict the ability of NGO's to receive money from abroad it would severely restrict our ability to support evangelism, healing and equipping the saints in the former USSR. Billions of dollars are sent annually to help support pastors, Bible schools, alcohol and drug treatment, churches, orphanages and evangelists.

We do not wish to make anyone dependent upon western finances but it is necessary to help support them as they get started and on their feet. The locals cannot fully support all these ministries---YET. However, in a few years they shall be fully operational and on their feet.

These NGO's are the hope of the future for Russia. Democracy cannot thrive without thousands of churches, small grous, neighborhood associations, etc.

Keep praying for the Lord to touch Mr. Putin's heart so he will take his hands off non-political NGO's and affirm our right to take them spiritual and financial support.