Bright Lights In Russia

Towards the second week at Camp Green Town, we had built relationships with the kids in the camp north of Saint Petersburg. I started seeing bright lights in the eyes around me. Not just in the kids but also in the adults. It was clear that the Holy Spirit was at work.

In Russia, they shoot a lot of fireworks. At the end of a lot of events, they set them off. It sounds and looks like the fourth of July every time you turn around. On the evening of our departure from the camp, a sudden thunderstorm came up while we were loading the bus. Hard rain was coming down so we waited for it to slow down. I'm from Texas and have been around thunderstorms all my life, but this one was impressive. A loud clap of thunder shook everything around us and lit the sky for what seemed ten seconds. No one was hurt, a little rattled maybe, but everyone was fine. It was like Heaven gave the team one big firework show.

While walking to our hotel the last evening in Russia, the sun was setting and a shadow concealed all but the steeple of a church. A gold cross was reflecting the sun so bright it was blinding. It was one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen.

It was magnificent to see the bright light of the Holy Spirit in this wonderful country. To be a witness to God’s glory and splendor was wonderful.

“Fan into flame the gift of God, which is you" – 2 Timothy 1:6

God Bless,
Glenn Estes
Mission Trip Participant FBC Gainesville, Texas