Natasha- A Russian orphan mentor

This prayer request popped up from Orphan Tree for one of their staff members
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Growing up in the Neya orphanage in Russia's Kostroma region, Natasha Koryakina couldn't have imagined what God had in store for her! Her first memory of American Christians was, as a nine year old frightened little girl, when a group arrived at the Neya Orphanage and placed a pair of new shoes on her feet. Today, Natasha speaks fluent English and plays a major role in our ministry in Kostroma. "I wouldn't be what I am today without the Ministry Center," she says, recalling her days as a young tech school student. "The Ministry Center became my home and where I wanted to spend all my free time." An American missionary who was working at the Kostroma Ministry Center took an interest in Natasha and pressed her about what she wanted to do with her life. Not having any idea, Natasha gave the first answer that popped into her mind: "Teach English." The missionary hired a tutor for Natasha, and now she utilizes her English skills every day. Natasha gets to "pay it forward" by investing her life in a younger generation of orphans. At the Kostroma Ministry Center, she wears many hats, including office manager, translator, and English teacher. She especially has a heart for working with the special needs orphans who come to the Ministry Center. "I received so much support here," she says. "I want to be able to extend that to as many others as possible." Please pray for Natasha and her important work as she ministers to orphans. Also pray for each of the orphans that she serves, knowing Natasha walked the same path, she will be able to speak words of comfort, guidance and wisdom into their lives. On a personal level, Natasha is currently planning on purchasing her first apartment and is trusting the Lord for His guidance and blessing.