Firsts

Firsts
The later part of November brought about many “Firsts” for the Roberts family. Marty was given the opportunity to preach at Central Baptist Church in Petropovlovsk-Kamchatsky during the morning service. The Lord certainly moved during the service and we give God all the glory for all that was done. Emma Grace pulled her first overseas (zyb) tooth. She and one of the Putnam’s kids had a race going on who was going to pull their tooth first. I believe they pulled them on the same day. Emma Grace also had her first day at Russian School. She enjoyed it very much. We were able to meet with the administrator (principal) and her teacher two days before she started class. The administrator spoke English very well and the teacher spoke a little English. The school reminded us a lot of Wheeler School. Emma has made friends with many of her class mates, all 22 of them, and has begun to learn to write Russian. She also studies math, science and art at school. Lee and Emma both are doing a home school curriculum and their teacher, Ms. Rachel, arrived in PK Saturday safe and sound.
We also experienced our first overseas Thanksgiving celebration. We celebrated with our team members in PK. There were 12 of us that gathered to give thanks together. We managed to have turkey with all the trimmings despite the fact that we had been without power for 2 days.
We currently have around 5 inches of snow on the ground and it is averaging -3 degrees C each day. Lee has enjoyed snow sledding with some Russian boys and is looking forward to the opening of the snow slopes that are not far from our home. We will need a few more inches of snow before he tackles his first snow board run. Suzanne and I had our first Russian language exam this week. We both scored really well. A (5) was the highest grade available and the teacher scored each of us at (4+). We were both excited.
Don’t forget this year’s Lottie Moon emphasis is on the Former Soviet Union. You can read lots of good info at www.imb.org. Please be in prayer for the Former Soviet Union (Russia and the 14 other countries that gained independence). Also, please pray for God’s guidance on how to give to the Lottie Moon Christmas offering this year. Without the obedience of God’s people in giving, missionaries all over the world will not be able to stay on field to spread the Good News of God’s saving grace.
We are very thankful to have folks like you holding the rope on our behalf. Praise the Lord for faithful prayer warriors like you. God bless each one of you! Roberts family (Marty, Suzanne, Lee & Emma) Philippians 4:13.