George and Pauline Russell, together with their children Christopher and Maddy, have returned to Cleveland, Ohio after seven-and-a-half years of missionary service in Albania. We anticipate that Pauline’s mother, Melanie Linderman, who accompanied them to the field in 2003, will also be joining them soon. Pauline is still experiencing health issues, which she has struggled with for quite some time; therefore, she and George decided that it was best to return to the states. They were also interested in having their children reside closer to their grandparents at this time in their lives. As the Russell family prayerfully contemplated this move, a job offer came to George helping them make this decision. The Russells are currently writing their final missionary letter with all the details. OCMC is most grateful for the offering this family has made to the ministries of the Orthodox Church of Albania, through the prayers and blessings of His Beatitude ANASTASIOS.
We congratulate the Russell family for the completion of these years of missionary service, and we thank all who have made this ministry possible through your faithful financial support and prayers. During this time of transition as they conclude their service, the Russell family will continue to need support as they write reports, letters, and complete their work and ministry. OCMC encourages donations until 15 April 2011.
OCMC has a protocol for helping with the transition of returning missionaries and are working with them to assure a successful “re-entry”, reflecting with them on their ministry in Albania, providing pastoral support, and doing whatever is possible to assure a smooth transition home and facilitate resettlement for their family. Their new contact information is as follows:
George and Pauline Russell
1698 Pine Drive
Avon, OH 44011
Home: 440-508-7090
Email: georger@agrinomix.com
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