June 1996

- Tolik

"I am 17 years old and still in high school. Recently a Bible club was started here, and I joined. I like to study the Bible; it's a great book. Your programs help me to get more understanding of biblical principles. I just wanted to tell you that your programs are a necessity for me.

"I am starting to tell my friends about the Bible. They do listen and some became really interested. I also tell them about FEBC radio. Thanks for being there for us."

- Alexander and Tatyana

"We recently listened to your program where you talked about the value of adoptions. My husband and I are new Christians. We have only one son, and always wanted more children but could not have them. Recently my husband went to Sakhalin island where there was the great earthquake and many children were left without parents.

"My husband, my son, and I all agreed to take a child from Sakhalin into our family. However, I wanted to discuss this important issue with my mother. She always provided good advice to our family. But it so happened that she suddenly passed away and we were left without moral support.

"We talked to some church leaders and they were less than optimistic in supporting our desire. You see, for some reason it is not customary in our churches to adopt children.

"We were left in disarray. However, when we listened to your program, we felt again that the desire in our hearts was from the Lord. Your words penetrated my very soul. Please pray for us and ask God to help us make the right decision."

- Yevgeny

"I thank you for the spiritual food that you send our way through radio.

"I was born during the Stalin years, and later saw the persecution during the Khrushchev era. Maybe that's why I, like many other believers, appreciate the freedom for preaching the gospel that we now have in our country.

"Today we have the opportunity to go to schools, universities, prisons and children's homes. These are golden opportunities for us as Christians. However, the reality is that many of our brothers are not well educated, and it shows when they start to speak. I am not talking about higher secular education, but the mere ability to communicate the basic truths of the gospel to an audience of intelligent people.

"That's where FEBC radio helps. I know many brothers and sisters who benefit greatly from your programs. You give good instructions and good examples of how to communicate the Good News to unbelievers.

May the Lord continue to bless FEBC radio and use it for the salvation of many in Russia."

- Natasha

"Hello, My name is Natasha. I am 14 years old. Lately I have begun to think about such questions as "Why do I live on this Earth?" What is the reason for my existence?" I know that everyone at some point in their lives thinks about these matters, but I also have seen that many do not find the answers.

"I am glad that I discovered FEBC radio where you talk about life from the Christian perspective. Am I a Christian? Not yet. But I understand what you are talking about, and I will continue to listen."

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