Tim and Joy Watson

Odds and Ends

2008-05-16T11:57:13Z

News on Baby Angelina: Thank you for all who are praying for 15 mo. old Angelina. God has already provided answers to prayer: *She was moved out of intensive care today after successfully completing skin graft surgery yesterday. *Her mommy was given a bed with her in the hospital and they can now stay in the hospital together *She has begun to suck food from a bottle and is no longer being fed interveniously *Tim, Pastor Volodia, and Alexei from Open Door Church went to give blood in case the baby...(read more)

Update on Baby Angelina

2008-05-15T13:50:18Z

Angelina has just come out of skin graft surgery. They removed skin from her thigh to cover her chest and forearms. The doctors felt the surgery went well. We know this is an answer to prayer. In intensive care units in Russia family members are not allowed to see the patient or really ask questions of the doctor. It has been very hard for Anya, Angelina's mother not to be able to be close to her baby or touch her. We are praying and hoping that Angelina has a good night of recovery tonight so...(read more)

Prayer Needs: Urgent

2008-05-14T08:34:49Z

May 14, 2008 Baby Angelina Two days ago Angelina (15 months old) grabbed a large cup of boiling water and spilled it on her neck, face, arms, and upper torso. She is lying in critical condition in intensive care in the Krasnodar Regional Hospital. It is probable that she will need skin grafts which they are expected to do today or tomorrow. The mother’s name is Anya and the grandfather (pictured) is Alexander and the grandmother is Tanya. Alexander and Tanya are ministry partners with us and they...(read more)

Presidential Inaugeration and Victory Day

2008-05-14T08:28:26Z

May 8th and 9th On May 8th, Dimitry Medvedev was inaugurated as the second elected President for Russia. Our local school celebrated by organizing parades and speeches. Children adorned nostalgic Red ribbons and sang patriotic songs. On May 9 th Russia celebrated their victory in the Great War of the Fatherland (World War II.) Victory Day is the greatest secular holiday in Russia and always brings strong emotions to the surface as almost every family lost someone during the war. How can the loss...(read more)

Women's Ministry

2008-05-14T07:40:19Z

May 5-8 The women's ministry team of the Biblical Leadership Training Center finished teaching the course "Women Mentoring Women" this week. We had participants from five local churches and women received practical training and experience on how and why to begin women's ministries in their churches. We had approximately 20 participants, 5 of which completed all the required reading and homework assignments and received certificates. The first half of the course was taught in the...(read more)

Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed!

2008-05-13T07:15:44Z

27 April, 2008 Russian Orthodox Easter Sunday These are the words which ring forth along with every Orthodox church bell and everyone you meet on the street on Easter morning. “Christos Voskres! Voistiny voskres!” Easter for the Russians is like our Christmas, by far the most popular and celebrated traditional Christian holiday. Evangelical christians, like orthodox christians, observe Easter according to the Eastern church calender, this year, a full month after Easter in the West. Egg decals are...(read more)

The Bible in Public Schools

2008-05-13T06:34:19Z

April 2, 2008 During spring break at the end of March Hannah and I spent some time getting caught up on her English homeschooling. She goes to Russian school and so in some ways it is easier for her to read and write in Russian than in English even though English is her first spoken language. So on weekends, in the early mornings before school, and on school breaks we homeschool in English to practice reading and writing. She has begun reading through the Bible using a little Kenneth Taylor Bible...(read more)

Where in the World?

2008-05-13T06:20:21Z

March 1-8 Where in Russia can you ride an Asian elephant? Actually, nowhere. March was a month of learning and adventure for the Watson family. This year marks 20 years of ministry , 15 years of marriage , and 10 years with WorldVenture in Russia for the Watsons. We celebrated by joining 150 WorldVenture missionaries and staff for the WorldVenture Leadership Development conference in Chiang Mai, Thailand. We heard deeply encouraging devotionals and teachings from Hans Finzel on the life of Joseph...(read more)

Buddhist Temple

2008-05-13T06:16:57Z

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Buddhism in Thailand

2008-05-13T06:01:31Z

Kids learned about the challenges of reaching the Buddhist world with the good news of Jesus and went to a temple to observe Buddhist worship. They also learned about the challenges of reaching the Islamic world. They came back grateful that they know the "one true God."...(read more)

Thai Cherubs?

2008-05-13T05:51:58Z

Kids enjoyed cone hats and practicing rafting up the river with a bamboo pole and raft. T.J. and Hannah enjoyed making friends with other WorldVenture MK's from Venezuela and Taiwan. Great fun and fellowship....(read more)

Hannah and the elephant

2008-05-13T05:37:14Z

Biologists estimate that the elephant has approximately 40,000 different muscles in this trunk alone. We rode on elephant trunks and watched them use their trunks to paint pictures, play soccer, play the harmonica, and yes, eat bananas and sugar cane we threw to them....(read more)

T.J. rides on an elephant trunk!

2008-05-13T05:33:50Z

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T.J. with new friends: MK's in Thailand

2008-05-12T10:53:07Z

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T.J. and Hannah enjoy children's conference, Thailand

2008-05-12T10:43:50Z

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