I am Going to Russia!
February 5, 2009 by: Thomas
Married people often tell me how they miss the freedom they had when they were single. Well I am single and I have done very little with this supposed freedom.
Well no more.
Russia
Antioch Belton is sending me to Russia from Feb 25 through March 25. I will be working with Mir a Russian charity that serves orphans. I will be shooting a documentary, building websites, fixing computers, teaching about technology, and sharing the Good News with everyone I can.
I am excited to see what God is going to do. The last time we went to Russia we went with few plans and then tried to hang on while God did amazing things. I expect He will do the same this time. This blog will be the best place to keep up with what is going on. I’ll be posting videos, photos and prayer requests as often as possible.
Scotland and California
After Russia I will visit Joe Ewen, the Mings and Jessica Heaton in Scotland. I will build their church a website and do some tech training. After leaving Scotland I will swing by Mount Hermon for a writers conference. This is the biggest Christian writers conference in the world and it is my last best chance to get a traditional publisher for my book . If they turn me down, I will publish Digital Cancer without them.
I will also be seeking the Lord about the next season of my life. When I get back I don’t know where I will live. Belton, New Zeland, Austin and California are all on the table. Maybe I’ll fall in love with Russia or Scotland and want to stay. I have no idea where God will call me to next.
God willing, I will be back in Austin April 8th.
Please Pray
- Boldness to share the Gospel.
- Grace and time to learn Russian.
- A heart submitted to His Lordship.
- Provision
- A publisher
- Ears to hear.
My budget for the missions part of this trip is $2600, including the flight across the pond, which is not bad for over a month over sees. Mount Hermon will cost another $1200. If you would like to help send me to Russia you can make the check payable to:
Antioch Community Church
C/O Thomas Umstattd Jr.
P.O. Box 972
Belton, TX 76513
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Don’t forget to visit me! :]
Man, we’re going to miss you. =(
You have a powerful spirit and people will hear your words
Wow! How exciting! What a wonderful privilege. I can’t wait to hear about it. They are in for a real treat to meet you.
I am going to Miss you to.
Be winsome and bold
Thomas:
I would like to share a scripture with you : This is the one of whom the prophet Isaiah spoke when he said, “the voice of one crying out in the wilderness:’ Prepare the way of Lord, make his paths straight.”
I hope you will be walking in God’s will!
I will miss you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Victoria
Wow! That is awesome! May God bless your travels and reveal His will to you in His perfect time!
About publishers…Have you tried Canon Press (http://www.canonpress.org/shop/) or Ligonier Ministries (http://www.ligonier.org/publishing.php)? These publishers might be interested in your book. Just a suggestion!
I remember listening to your gaming talk on the CD that was distributed at the THSC Convention a couple years ago. You put into words what my parents have accepted on faith for years. Thank you!
In Christ,
Josi
Praying for you, my friend! Anxiously awaiting to hear of great things.
Go with God.
–Renae
I love you Tomo!!