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Everything is even simpler than it seems. It sometimes happens that when trying to explain, retell or formulate a thought in your mind, you come across a problem. Some word doesn’t fit, it sounds strange, and doubts persist that there is a more accurate way, a better way to convey the essence in other words. And then, saving time, you replace it with a simple turn. At this moment, you need to catch yourself, so to speak, by the hand, you need to continue searching, not give up, find a way to accurately and truly convey the meaning of what you have planned. It doesn’t take much time, and when you manage to find the right words, you wonder how you could have managed without them before. This feeling is comparable to the feeling that occurs just before the finish line while running. You want to give up, you have to force yourself to run so as not to stop, and only when you cross the line do you realize that it was worth it. So here, you can’t stop, your brain will persist, doubts and questions will seep into your mind, you will involuntarily think about whether you need to strain? But only when you find the most accurate, apt expression that fully conveys the meaning, that describes the idea as accurately as possible, you understand that your efforts were not in vain. But the most wonderful thing about this is not even the awareness of the beauty of the syllable, but the fact that it suddenly becomes clear how poorly, inaccurately, how crookedly other words convey the same idea. Therefore, you only need to overcome yourself a few times to fall in love with your own style of expression, because, if it is not yet clear, this is the first reflection of the writer’s unique style, a reflection of the vision of the world in the words that the author chooses.

Of course, in order to perfectly master the art of writing, you need to have a large vocabulary, constantly practice, and have an understanding of the rules and norms of the language. This is a pretty obvious conclusion. But don't despair. After all, what was the motivation for the first owners of literary genius, whose works are still studied to this day and are of interest in the eyes of the readership? All they had was the desire to create, and not even necessarily to write, stories were told even before writing appeared. Someone had to come up with them, right? And this is the second hint. There must be a thought, a story, a message. Not only in a book, story, essay or report, but also in a short message on a mobile phone. And there are no particular difficulties with this either. You just need to decide what these words are for, what they convey, what meaning is contained in them? If there is none of this, then they are empty, but if there is, then no unnecessary questions will arise, and the letters themselves line up on an empty sheet, intertwining into words and painting with them a complete picture. This is how a story is born, even in the smallest message, even in a few lines, which awaken in the addressee feelings that cannot even be suspected.

But there is a rule here that rises above the rest. That which is more important than anything else, that must be present in every word, in every sentence. It's important to be sincere. And this is not a joke at all. It is impossible to beautifully, accurately and colorfully describe something that you do not believe in. Words do not give rise to feelings that no one put into them. To be convinced of this, it is enough to read frankly bad materials, which are abundant on the Internet. You immediately notice that there is no life in them, they are only letters, only signs that convey some thoughts. You quickly lose interest in them. But if a smile appears on your face while reading, if you stop gasping for air, if your heartbeat quickens, then there is a soul in the text, which means someone tried very hard to convey it to the reader. This is what should become the main component of any written or oral message. After all, in the final analysis, which authors who guard the literary paths where they themselves have managed to settle down are unlikely to like to talk about, rules exist only to get rid of confusion. But they are far from the most important and sometimes worthy of neglect. Something else is important: put your soul into your words, and it will be reflected in the eyes of the one who reads them.

Any leadership position involves a significant amount of letters, and letters always reveal the personality of the author. Take, for example, the Apostle Paul. We learn more about his moral purity, rational sincerity and spiritual life from his letters than from any other source. When a difficult situation required Paul's attention, he dipped his pen in tears, not in acid. “Out of great sorrow and troubled heart I wrote to you with many tears” (2 Cor. 2:4a).

After his rebuking letter to the erring Corinthians, Paul's sensitive heart prompted him to inquire whether he had been too strict. “Therefore, if I saddened you with the message, I do not regret it, although I did regret it; for I see that that message saddened you, but only for a while. Now I rejoice... that you were saddened to repentance” (2 Cor. 7:8,9). The purpose of his letter was not to win the argument, but to solve the spiritual problem that had arisen and help the Christians in Corinth become more mature.

The letters of the Apostle Paul are full of inspiring words, generous in praise, and full of compassion. All who received his letters felt encouraged (Phil. 1:27–30). But this did not stop him from being straightforward when it was necessary to correct someone’s mistakes. “So, have I really become your enemy by telling you the truth?<… >I wish I could be with you now and change my voice, because I am perplexed about you” (Gal. 4:16,20).

Clear, understandable language is important in our letters, but the appropriate spirit of the letters is even more important. Letters are not the best means of communication. They cannot convey a smile when talking about something difficult, and therefore special attention must be paid to ensuring that their tone is sufficiently soft.

The letters were an important part of Paul's program to further work with the churches he founded. George Whitefield did the same. It was said of him that after preaching to large audiences, he always sat up late, busy writing letters designed to encourage new converts.

Notes

1. Quoted in S. W. Hall, Samuel Logan Brengle(New York: Salvation Army, 1933), 278.

Samuel Jones on (1709–1784) was an English poet, essayist and lexicographer. His Dictionary of the English Language (1747) was considered the standard for a century.

2. Helmut Thielecke, Encounter with Spurgeon(Philadelphia: Fortress, 1963), 26. Charles Hudson Spurgeon (1834–1892), one of the most famous preachers of the 19th century, was pastor of the Metropolitan Tabernacle Church for thirty-two years. ") in London.

3. A. E. Norrish, Christian Leadership(New Delhi: Masihi Sabiyata Sanstha, 1963), 28.

4. Latin American Evangelist, May-June 1965.

5. Robert E. Speer, Christ and Life(New York: Revell, 1901), 103. Frederick William Robertson (1816–1853) was ordained in the English Church in 1840, and went on to become a prominent preacher among the poor working-class population of Brighton. William Wilberforce (1759–1833), mentioned earlier, was a member of the British Parliament whose work, opposed by business leaders, eventually led to the passage of laws prohibiting slavery and the slave trade. In 1804 he helped organize the British and Foreign Bible Society.

6. Ibid., 104. The original text has been modified. Joseph Butler (1692–1752), Anglican bishop, became famous for his book The Analogy of Religion (Analogy of Religion, 1736), which is perhaps the best work in defense of the Christian faith written in the 18th century.

7. William Barclay Letters of Peter and Jude (Edinburgh: St. Andrews, 1960), 258. John Chrysostom (347–407), mentioned above, became one of the early Church Fathers. For ten years he was a monk and hermit; then he served as a deacon and priest in Antioch, after which he became patriarch in Constantinople. He was sent into exile for the reason that he preached against evil and intemperance among the supreme clergy and dignitaries.

8. J. S. Pollock, Hudson Taylor and Maria(London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1962), 35.

9. Earnest Gordon A. J. Gordon(London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1897), 191.

10. Phyllis Thompson D. E. Hoste(London: China Inland Mission, n.d.), 158.

11. A. E. Thompson, The Life of A. B. Simpson(Harrisburg: Christian Publications, 1920), 204.

12. H. C. Lees, St. Paul's Friends(London: Religious Tract Society, 1917), 11.

13. A. W. Tozer, Let My People Go (Harrisburg, Pa.: Christian Publications, 1957), 36.

14. S. P. Carey, William Carey (London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1923), 256.

15. Lettie B. Cowman Charles E. Cowman(Los Angeles: Oriental Missionary Society, 1928), 269.

16. Mrs. Hudson Taylor Pastor Hsi(London: China Inland Mission, 1949), 164, 167.

17. Mark Clark (1896–1984) was a lieutenant general in the US military during World War II. He commanded the Fifth Army during the Italian Campaign, and during the armed conflict in Korea he commanded all United Nations forces.

18. George Adam Smith The Book of Isaiah(London: Hodder & Stoughton, n.d.), 229.

19. James Burns Revival, Their Laws and Leaders(London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1909), 311.

20. World Vision, February 1966, 5.

Chapter 10

Above all

Therefore, brethren, select from among yourselves seven men known, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom... and chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit...

In order to provide spiritual leadership, we need people filled with the Holy Spirit. Other qualities are also important, but being filled with the Spirit is essential. The Book of Acts is the story of those who founded the church and led the missionary movement. It is no coincidence that the most important requirement even for those who did not occupy leading positions in the early church was that they be “filled with the Holy Spirit.” These ministers also had to be distinguished by their honesty and justice, but first of all, by their spirituality. One may have a clear mind or outstanding skill in managing people, but lack of spirituality makes it impossible to become a true spiritual leader.

Behind all the busyness of the apostles was the action of the Holy Spirit performing His work. His work in the management of the church and His leading role in developing the plan for the spread of the Gospel are hard to miss. The Spirit does not give authority to temporal or carnal leaders: even if the work itself does not imply any spiritual teaching, ministers filled with and guided by the Holy Spirit are necessary for its execution. Choosing leaders for the Kingdom should not be based on worldly wisdom, financial wealth, or social status. The main condition is spirituality. When a church or missionary organization follows a specific list of leadership qualities, it removes the Holy Spirit from leading. This behavior insults and quenches the Holy Spirit, and the result can be spiritual hunger and spiritual death for those who do this.

Electing leaders without taking into account the criterion of spirituality always leads to unspiritual leadership. Pearson compared this situation to a large corporation that needs to get rid of its chief executive. Gradually, key positions on the board and among directors are occupied by those people who are not satisfied with the policies of their boss. Unnoticed, they obstruct the execution of his orders, frustrate his plans and in every possible way destroy his policies. Where previously the chief administrator met with support and cooperation, he now faces indifference and inactivity, until he finally resigns from his post, completely unable to manage any longer. corporation 1. Likewise, appointing leaders with a secular or materialistic worldview does not allow the Holy Spirit to provide for the spiritual growth of the community.

The Holy Spirit never controls anyone against his or her will. When a leadership position is occupied by a person who lacks the spiritual fitness to work with Him, the Holy Spirit simply steps aside, leaving him to carry out his own plans, according to his own standards, but without the help of the Spirit. The inevitable result of this is unspiritual leadership.

The church in Jerusalem listened to the preaching of the apostles and chose seven ministers who possessed this one necessary quality. Through their work, empowered by the Holy Spirit, the church received a great blessing: those chosen to distribute food and care for earthly things soon proved themselves to be messengers of the Spirit, distributing heavenly blessings. Stephen became the first martyr for Christ, and his death played an important role in the conversion of the Apostle Paul. Philip became an evangelist and his Spirit was used to start a great revival in Samaria. Leaders who are faithful in using and developing their gifts prepare the way for greater accomplishment and greater effectiveness in ministry.

The book of Acts clearly shows that the leaders who had a significant impact on the Christian movement were filled with the Spirit. About the One who commanded His disciples to wait in Jerusalem for power from on high, it is written that He Himself was anointed “with the Holy Spirit and with power” (Acts 10:38a). The one hundred and twenty disciples who were in the upper room were also “all filled with the Holy Spirit” (Acts 2:4a). Peter was filled with the Holy Spirit as he addressed the Sanhedrin (Acts 4:8). Stephen, being filled with the Holy Spirit, testified for Christ and died a martyr’s death (Acts 6:3–5; 7:55). Paul began his extraordinary ministry and continued it, being filled with the Holy Spirit (Acts 9:17; 13:9). Barnabas, Paul's missionary companion, was filled with the Holy Spirit (Acts 11:24). We would be astonishingly blind if we failed to recognize the obvious necessity of this quality for a spiritual leader.

These early church leaders were sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit. Because they surrendered their will to the Holy Spirit, they joyfully obeyed His instructions and followed His promptings. Philip left Samaria, where the great revival was in full swing, and went into the wilderness, but what a wonderful convert he thus brought to Christ (Acts 8:29-39)! The Holy Spirit helped Peter overcome his prejudices and go to Cornelius, which resulted in a blessing to the pagan world (Acts 10:9–23; 11:1–18). The Spirit called Paul and Barnabas and sent them out as the first missionaries of the church (Acts 13:1–4). Throughout his active life, Paul obeyed the Holy Spirit when He either moved him to do something or restrained him from doing certain things (Acts 16:6–8; 19:21; 20:22). The leaders of the church in Jerusalem were submitting to the Spirit. “It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us,” was how the meeting of leaders voiced their decisions (Acts 15:28).

The Holy Spirit intervened when it was necessary to bring the Gospel to the Gentiles. The greatest purpose of the Holy Spirit is missionary work. Shouldn't we also pursue the same goal?

Even as I write these lines, the Holy Spirit is working in the Asian churches, giving ministers new vision and awakening in them a burning desire to serve. For example, churches in Japan have sent missionaries to many parts of the world, from Taiwan to Brazil. While the number of North American and European missions remains unchanged, the heavenly Strategist is awakening the Asian churches to help them fulfill their missionary responsibilities. Just recently, more than three thousand Third World Christians followed God's call to missionary work.

Paul explained to the church leaders in Ephesus how to approach their positions: “Take heed therefore to yourselves and to all the flock, over which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers” (Acts 20:28a). These leaders held their positions not by apostolic election or popular vote, but by divine appointment. They reported not only to the church, but also to the Holy Spirit. What wonderful confidence, what a sense of responsibility, what spiritual authority such a teaching brought them and continues to bring us!

How would the apostles have been able to cope with the superhuman task facing them without this filling of the Holy Spirit at the Feast of Pentecost? They needed superhuman power to wage an irreconcilable battle against the devil and hell (Luke 24:49; Eph. 6:10–18).

To be filled with the Holy Spirit simply means that a Christian voluntarily surrenders his life and his will to the Holy Spirit. Through faith, the believer's personality is filled with the Spirit, and then He begins to lead and control the Christian. The word “fulfill” does not mean “to fill an indifferent vessel,” but “to take the direction of the mind.” We find this meaning of the word in the Gospel of Luke: the witnesses to the miracle performed by Jesus were “filled with fear” (Luke 5:26). When we ask the Holy Spirit to fill us, He takes possession of our lives with amazing power and enthusiasm.

To be filled with the Holy Spirit means to be controlled by the Spirit. The mind, emotions, will and physical capabilities of the Christian leader become available to the Holy Spirit so that He uses them and directs them on the right path. Under the direction of the Holy Spirit, the natural gifts of a leader are developed to the highest degree, blessed to achieve a holy goal. Through the work of the now unquenched and unoffended Holy Spirit, all the fruits of the Spirit in the life of the leader begin to grow. His evangelism becomes more successful, his ministry more stable, his testimony more convincing. Any true Christian service is nothing other than the manifestation of the power of the Holy Spirit through believers who obey Him (John 7:37-39).

If we pretend that we are filled with the Spirit, or withhold our desire to submit completely to the leading of the Holy Spirit, we put ourselves in the difficult situation that E. W. Tozer warns against:

No one whose senses have been trained by skill to distinguish between good and evil can help but be grieved by observing zealous souls striving to be filled with the Holy Spirit, and at the same time continuing to live in a state of moral carelessness bordering on sin. Anyone in whom the Holy Spirit dwells is obliged to examine his life for hidden iniquity. He must cleanse his heart from everything that does not agree with the character of God as revealed in the Holy Scriptures... There can be no condescension towards evil, one cannot simply laugh off what God hates 2.

Filling with the Holy Spirit is vital for a spiritual leader. And each of us is as filled with the Holy Spirit as we ourselves truly want it.

Spiritual Gifts

Christians all over the world have spiritual gifts that have not yet been discovered or used. The leader is obliged to help identify these gifts for serving the Kingdom, develop them, and distribute their capabilities. Spirituality alone does not make a leader such, he must also have natural talents and gifts received from God.

Our war against evil requires supernatural equipment, which the Lord has given us in the form of the spiritual gifts of the church. To be used effectively, spiritual gifts must be enriched with spiritual grace.

Very often, though not always, the Holy Spirit gives a Christian leader exactly those gifts that are wonderfully suited to his character and personality. Samuel Chadwick, the famous Methodist preacher, once said that when he himself was filled with the Holy Spirit, he received not a new mind, but a new thinking; not a new adverb, but a new effectiveness in what he said; not a new language, but a new Bible. Chadwick's natural abilities were developed, new life, new strength were invested in them.

The appearance of spiritual gifts in the life of a Christian does not exclude natural gifts, but improves and encourages them. The new birth in Jesus Christ does not change natural qualities, but when placed under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, these qualities take on new effectiveness. Hidden opportunities are often discovered.

Anyone who is called by God to spiritual leadership can be confident that the Holy Spirit has equipped him or her with all the gifts necessary for the ministry that needs to be performed at that moment.

Notes

1. A. T. Pierson, The Ads of the Holy Spirit (London: Morgan & Scott, n.d.), 63. Arthur Tappan Pearson (1837–1911) was a preacher, writer, and missionary speaker who helped prepare the Scofield Commentary Bible (Scofield Reference Bible) as a consultant.

2. D. J. Fant A. W. Tozer(Harrisburg: Christian Publications, 1964), 73, 83.

Chapter 11

Prayer and Guidance

So, first of all, I ask you to make prayers, petitions, supplications, thanksgivings for all people.

The spiritual leader must go ahead of the entire church when it comes to prayer. And yet, even the most experienced leader recognizes that one can develop endlessly in one’s prayer life. And he will never feel that he has “already achieved.” DeanS. J. Vaughan once said: “If I wanted to put someone in my place, I would ask him how he is doing with prayer. I don’t know of a single topic that can compare with this one in terms of the number of sorrowful confessions.”

Prayer is the oldest, most universal and most intense way of expressing religious feelings. These are simple words coming from the mouth of a child, and sublime prayers of the elderly. Both of them reach the heavenly throne. Prayer truly is the breath and native atmosphere of a Christian.

But, paradoxically, many of us find prayer quite difficult. We do not experience natural delight as we approach God. Often we pay lip service to the power and pleasure of prayer. We call prayer an essential attribute of the life of a believer; we know that Scripture calls for prayer. However, very often we simply do not pray ourselves.

Let us seek encouragement from those holy leaders who have overcome their innate reluctance to pray and become extremely powerful in prayer. About Samuel Chadwick they wrote:

He was eminently a man of prayer. Every morning, shortly after six, he was up and had a small room that he turned into a private sanctuary where he spent time with the Lord before having breakfast. In the presence of people, he prayed with such power precisely because he was constant in solitary prayer to God... When he prayed, he expected God to act. “I regret that I did not pray enough,” he wrote at the end of his life, “it would be better if I worked less, but prayed more; and in the depths of my soul I regret that I did not pray as well as I would have liked.” 1

“When I begin to pray,” one famous Christian admitted, “my heart goes very reluctantly to God, and then with great reluctance it remains with Him.” This is where self-discipline comes into play.

“When you feel a complete reluctance to pray, do not give in to it,” he advises, “but make every effort and pray anyway, even if you seem unable to pray.”

Perfecting the art of prayer, like everything else, takes time. The amount of time we devote to this will determine how much importance we attach to prayer. We always find time for what is important to us. The most common excuse for those who do not spend much time in prayer is the list of things that need to be done - all our tasks and responsibilities that fill the entire day. For Martin Luther, every additional burden of responsibilities was reason enough to pray more, not less. Just look at how he describes his plans for the next day: “Work, continuous work from early morning until late evening. In fact, I have so much to do tomorrow that I will devote the first three hours to prayer.”

If Martin Luther prayed even though he was so busy, then we can do it too.

Try to describe exactly how prayer works, and you will immediately be faced with a number of very difficult mysteries. But people who are skeptical about the effectiveness of prayer are usually those who are not serious about the practice of prayer or are not inclined to obey God when He reveals His will. We cannot understand what prayer is unless we pray. No philosophy has ever taught to pray. Reasonable questions about the nature of prayer are resolved through the joy of answered prayer and a closer relationship with God.

A Christian leader seeking a role model would do well to look to the example of Jesus Himself. Our belief in the necessity of prayer comes from observing His life. Undoubtedly, if anyone could spend life on their own, without prayer, it would be the Son of God Himself. If praying was stupid, Jesus would not waste time praying. But wait! Prayer was the most important characteristic of His life and a constant part of His teaching. Through prayer His moral vision remained clear and unclouded. Prayer gave Him the courage to fulfill the perfect but difficult will of His Father. Prayer paved the way for the Transfiguration. For Jesus, prayer was not just an addition to life that can be quickly abandoned, but a duty that brings joy.

In the Gospel of Luke we find a general remark that sheds light on the daily life of the Lord: “But He went into desert places and prayed” (Luke 5:16). This is not about a one-time event, but about many events that the evangelist describes in one phrase. It was the custom of our Lord to seek solitude for prayer. When He left people, He, as a rule, climbed quite far into uninhabited places - He went into the desert. It was quite strange to the observers of that time that He who had so much power, so much spiritual strength, considered it necessary for Himself to constantly resort to a source of strength in order to renew His weary spirit. What is even more amazing to us is that He, the Prince of Life, the Eternal Word, the Only Begotten Son of God, humbly fell on his face before the throne of God, in prayer asking for grace to help in time of need.

Christ spent whole nights in prayer (Luke 6:12). He often got up before dawn so that nothing would prevent Him from communicating with the Father (Mark 1:35). The greatest turning point in His life and ministry began with His long and intense prayer, as recorded in the Gospel of Luke: “He went into the wilderness and prayed” (Luke 5:16). These words indicate that for Jesus this was the norm of behavior, the routine. By word and example, He instructed His disciples, showing them the importance of solitude in prayer (Mark 6:46 - immediately after the feeding of five thousand people; Luke 9:28 - before the Transfiguration). For those who bear the responsibility of choosing a team to perform a certain spiritual service, a shining example will be the Lord Himself, Who spent the whole night in prayer before choosing His apostles (Luke 6:12).

Both our Lord and His servant the Apostle Paul made it very clear that true prayer is not thoughtful daydreaming. “Any sincere prayer drains a person’s vitality. True intercession is a bleeding victim,” wrote J. G. Jowett. Jesus performed miracles without visible signs of exertion, but offered “prayers and supplications with great crying and tears” (Heb. 5:7).

Sometimes our prayers are weak and look unimpressive compared to the prayers of Paul or Epaphras. “Epaphras greets you...who always strives for you in prayer,” writes Paul (Col. 4:12a). And in the same letter he declares: “I desire that you know what kind of fight I have for your sake” (Col. 2:1a). From the Greek word translated in this passage as “feat,” words such as “agony” and “agonize” come from. This word is used to describe someone who works hard to the point of exhaustion (Col. 1:29), or one who competes in an athletics competition to win a prize (1 Cor. 9:25). It is also used to describe a soldier fighting for his life (1 Tim. 6:12) or a man doing everything to save his friends from danger (John 18:36). True prayer is an earnest spiritual exercise requiring the greatest mental discipline and concentration.

We may be encouraged by the fact that Paul, who probably has no equal among men in the matter of prayer, confessed: “We do not know what to pray for as we ought.” And after this he hastened to add: “The Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings that cannot be expressed. But he who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because he makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God” (Rom. 8:26,27). The Spirit joins us in prayer and invests its requests in our requests.

All Christians should learn more about the art of prayer, and the Holy Spirit is the best teacher. The Spirit's help in prayer is mentioned more often in the Bible than His help in any other situation. All true prayers come through the work of the Spirit in our souls. Both Paul and Jude point out that the most effective prayer is “praying in the Spirit.” This means that we pray in the same direction, about the same things, in the same name as the Holy Spirit. True prayer is offered in the Christian spirit by the indwelling Spirit.

Praying in the Spirit is important for two reasons. First, we must pray in the realm of the Holy Spirit, since He is the environment and atmosphere of a Christian's life. We often fail to do this. Many prayers are psychic, mental, rather than spiritual, they occur only in the realm of the mind, becoming the result of our own thoughts, and not what the Spirit teaches us. But real prayer goes much deeper. It uses the physical capabilities of the body, requires the mandatory cooperation of the mind, and occurs in the supernatural realm of the Holy Spirit. Such prayer truly has weight in the spiritual realm, in heaven.

Secondly, we should pray with the power and energy of the Holy Spirit. “Pray with all prayer and supplication at all times in the Spirit, and be diligent about this very thing with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints” (Eph. 6:18). Because the task of prayer is superhuman, and it requires such strength that it exceeds human capabilities. We have the Spirit of power as well as the Spirit of prayer. All the energy of human hearts, minds and human will can produce miraculous human results, but prayer in the Holy Spirit releases superhuman powers.

The Holy Spirit is happy to help us in prayer. We can count on Him to help us overcome each of our three major obstacles to prayer. Sometimes what keeps us from praying is the sin in our hearts. When we become stronger in trust in God and humility, the Holy Spirit leads us to the blood of Christ, which cleanses all sin.

Sometimes, due to the weakness of the body, we are too attached to earthly, everyday concepts. We may get sick or feel unwell, we may be weak. The Spirit infuses life into our bodies and makes us able to overcome weakness, even when it is caused by a hot tropical climate.

In addition, as if these three obstacles to prayer were not enough, the spiritual leader also has to resist Satan in prayer. Satan will strive to cause doubt or disappointment in him, depression, and interfere with his communication with God. In the Holy Spirit we have a heavenly ally in the fight against this supernatural enemy.

For a spiritual leader, praying in the Spirit should be a part of his daily life. Do we sometimes strive to live independently of the Spirit? Does it happen that we do not see a full answer to prayer? We can read about prayer all day long but experience only a small portion of its power, thereby hindering the development of our ministry.

In the Bible, prayer is often identified with spiritual warfare. “For we wrestle... against the rulers, against the powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places” (Eph. 6:12). There are three personalities involved in the battle during prayer. A Christian, when he prays, is between God and Satan. Although Christians themselves may be weak, they play an important role in the struggle between the dragon and the Lamb. The praying Christian has no personal authority or power - he has only the authority given to him by the victorious Christ, to whom the devoted Christian is united by faith. Faith is like the link by which the victory won at Calvary reaches the prisoners of the devil and brings them out of darkness into the light.

Jesus was not so much concerned about evil people and their wrongdoings as he was about the forces of evil that cause these people to sin. Behind Peter's denial and Judas' betrayal stood the sinister figure of Satan. “Get behind Me, Satan,” the Lord responded to Peter’s unceremonious reproach. There are many people around us bound by sin, captives of the devil. Our prayers should be offered not only for them, but also against Satan, who keeps them as his prey. Satan must be forced to loosen his grip, and this can only be done through the victory of Christ on the cross.

Since Jesus focused more on the cause of sin than on its consequences, the spiritual leader should adopt the same prayer tactics. In addition, the leader must know how to help those around him who are also participating in this spiritual battle.

In one remarkable illustration, Jesus compared Satan to a strong man fully armed. Before anyone can enter such a person's house and free the captives, the owner of the house must first be bound. Only then can the successful rescue of prisoners be accomplished (Matt. 12:29). What can the words “bind the strong man” mean, except to deprive him of his power through the all-conquering power of Christ, who came “to destroy [annul, put into disrepair] the works of the devil”? And how can this happen, if not through the prayer of faith, which comes from the victory of Calvary and with its help solves any given problem? We cannot hope to free anyone from Satan's prison unless we first disarm the enemy. God reveals His holy authority through prayer, and we can claim it with confidence. “Behold, I give you authority to attack... all the power of the enemy” (Luke 10:19a).

The spiritual leader will not ignore the most effective way to influence people. Hudson Taylor’s statement is widely known: “A person can be influenced by prayer alone, through God.” During his missionary career, he proved hundreds of times how true this statement is.

It is one thing to believe in the availability of such power, and another to use it. People are not so easily moved; it is much easier to pray for material things and needs than to deal with the stubbornness of the human heart. But it is precisely in such difficult situations that a leader must use God's power to influence the hearts of people in the direction that he believes to be God's will. Prayer plays the role of the key to this complex lock that he has to open.

The greatest honor and privilege of a human being is the right to say “yes” or “no” to God. People are given free will. However, therein lies a complication. If we can influence the behavior of others through prayer, is this not an infringement on free will? Does this mean that God, in answer to someone's prayer, limits the freedom of choice of another person? It's hard to imagine. But, on the other hand, if prayer does not influence the course of events, then why pray at all?

The first thing to note is the fact that God is always consistent in His actions and does not contradict Himself. If God promises to answer a prayer, the answer will certainly be - always in the form that corresponds to His divine nature, since God “cannot deny Himself” (2 Tim. 2:13). Not one word or action of God contradicts another of His words or actions.

Second, to answer these questions, it is important to know that intercessory prayer is God's command. God commanded us to pray, and we can be sure that if our prayers meet certain requirements, we will definitely receive answers. God sees no contradiction between free will and divine answer to prayer. When God commands us to pray “for kings and for all those in authority,” this suggests a hidden ability to influence where a person moves and how events happen. If this is not so, then why pray? Our duty to pray comes before any dilemma regarding the results of prayer.

Thirdly, we can know the will of God regarding the prayer that we offer to Him. Our ability to discern God's will is the basis for all prayer in faith. God can speak to us clearly through our mind and heart. The Bible gives us clear instructions about what God's will is in all areas of our lives. The Holy Spirit lives and works in our hearts, instructing us in the will of God (Rom. 8:26,27). When we persistently seek God's will regarding our request, the Holy Spirit enlightens our minds and convinces our hearts. This God-given confidence leads us from prayer of hope to prayer of faith.

When God burdens our hearts with something, thereby causing us to constantly pray, He clearly intends to answer our prayers. George Muller was once asked whether he really believed that the two men for whom he had prayed for more than fifty years could still repent. Müller responded, “Do you think God would have encouraged me to pray for them all this time if He wasn’t going to save them?” In fact, both men came to God, one of them shortly after Müller's death 3 .

In prayer we deal directly with God, and only in the background with other people. The purpose of prayer is to reach the ear of God. Prayer moves people because of God's influence on them. It is not prayer itself that influences people, but God to whom we pray.

Prayer moves that hand

What moves the world

To influence people, a leader must be able to speak to God in a way that moves Him, since God has clearly shown that He moves people in answer to prayer. If the cunning Jacob received from God the power to “overcome men,” then surely any leader who follows God's principles of prayer can receive the same power (Gen. 32:28).

Effective prayer that influences people is the result of a right relationship with God. The Bible is quite explicit about the reasons why prayers go unanswered, and each of the reasons has to do with the relationship between the believer and God. God will not answer prayers that come from personal selfish ends or prayers that come from impure motives. If a Christian clings to sin, he thereby prevents God from hearing him. God is least inclined to tolerate unbelief, the main sin, since “he who comes to God must believe” (Heb. 11:6). In all our prayers, the most important motive is the glory of God.

The great leaders in the Bible were also great in prayer. “They were leaders not because they were distinguished by mental acuity, possessed inexhaustible capabilities, innate talents, or were well educated, but only because they had the power of God at their disposal, thanks to prayers.” 4

Notes

1. N. G. Dunning, Samuel Chadwick(London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1934), 19.

2. D. M. McIntyre, The Prayer Life of Our Lord(London: Morgan & Scott, n.d.), 30–31.

3. George Muller (1805-1898) was one of the leaders of the Plymouth Brethren who refused his salary, believing that God, through prayer alone, would supply all his needs. Through the power of prayer, he founded a home for two thousand teenagers in Bristol and preached the importance of prayer during a seventeen-year world tour.

In interpersonal relationships, not only conversation is important, but also correspondence, because information presented in text form is easier to perceive, it can be saved and accessed many times. In the modern world, it is believed that writing letters is an outdated and irrelevant activity. In fact, in everyday life, people very often turn to the epistolary genre. This is why it is very important to understand writing styles and have the skills to write them.

What is "style"

What is meant by style in linguistics? text, writing is a set of certain linguistic means with the help of which a person expresses his thoughts orally or in writing. There are five main functional speech styles in the Russian language:

• colloquial;
• art;
• journalistic;
• scientific;
• official business.

Some linguists distinguish two additional styles: confessional and epistolary. The latter is worth describing in more detail.

Types of letters

Epistolary style is a set of language techniques that are used in writing letters. Its name comes from the Greek word epistola, which can be translated as “written message.” In one situation or another, this style borrows the characteristics of basic speech styles.

Depending on the addressee and purpose of the message, correspondence is divided into several types, or writing styles:

• Informal.
• Official (business).

If the purpose of the letter is to exchange any scientific information, then such correspondence contains features of the scientific style. The epistolary style is also very often used in journalism, when the author in his letter can address both a specific person and the entire public, calling for active action.

Features of letters

The characteristics of each writing style vary, but there are certain features that unite them. When composing any message, it is very important to follow a certain structure. It is necessary to identify the addressee and addressee and determine their social role. Using language that is correctly selected for a given situation, state the essence of the message as accurately and concisely as possible.

Depending on the purpose, the letter writer may use various expressions and fixed phrases. Typically, correspondence reveals the identity and individuality of the addressee. This is expressed to a greater extent in the informal style of writing, when the author has more opportunities to use original language expressions or other means of conveying his thoughts and feelings to the addressee. A letter is not only a written monologue; sometimes it contains elements of dialogue, for example when the author addresses the recipient. The epistolary style is also characterized by a combination of spoken and written speech.

Different writing styles present different writing patterns and use different clichés. To achieve optimal results and informative messages, it is useful to know their composition and writing rules.

Letter structure

The defining feature of the epistolary style is composition. People get lost in the variety of types of correspondence, which raises the question of how to write a letter. The general structure of all letters can be reduced to the following elements:

1. Beginning, respectful address to the addressee.
2. The main part that reveals the essence of the message.
3. The end, or conclusion, which sums up everything that has been written.
4. Author's signature and date of writing.
5. In some cases, a postscript (P.S) that contains additional information.

Personal letter

The style of personal writing is the most interesting and varied. Such messages are a kind of diary page in which the author expresses his innermost thoughts and experiences. The degree to which they are disclosed depends on the closeness of the relationship between the sender and the recipient.

The recipients of personal letters, as a rule, are family members, relatives, and friends. The nature of such correspondence is intimate and strictly confidential; the identity of the author is clearly visible throughout the entire story or confession. This could be a narration of past events, reflections on various topics, observations or advice. The creativity here is incredibly great, because the sender has a huge arsenal of artistic and expressive means. They help to more vividly display the author’s feelings and sensations on a particular occasion, and in some way perform the function of facial expressions during live communication. Thus, personal letters turn out to be very emotional and expressive, because in them the author very often does not hesitate to use strong expressions, sometimes even using profanity.

A private message has no strict writing rules, other than those basic ones inherent in all epistolary writing styles. Freedom of author's thought, ease and naturalness are encouraged here.

Letters in scientific activity

Letters in the scientific field are written for the purpose of exchange between scientists. This is a unique type of scientific report addressed to a specific person. The scientific style of writing is characterized by accuracy and consistency of presentation. An ambiguous interpretation of this or that information is unacceptable here; the material must be understood unambiguously. The use of theses and terms helps achieve this goal. Scientific information must also be supported by indisputable facts that confirm its authenticity.

The purposes for which scientific writing is created require monotony and dryness of presentation. Of course, such a message is devoid of expressiveness; objectivity plays a decisive role in it. Most often, the presentation of material in scientific writing occurs in the form of a monologue. The author's origin in such a letter is reduced to a minimum. It is important here to focus on the content of the letter, and not on the point of view of the person who wrote it. However, the sender’s personal opinion is still reflected to one degree or another, albeit implicitly.

Epistolary style in journalism

The main goal of journalistic works is to influence the reader with the help of well-constructed speech, to instill in him some thought or idea. To achieve this task, many journalists turn to the form of a letter, which is published in the media. Such messages can be of two types: with and without an addressee. A letter without a specific recipient is intended for a wide range of people. They bring current issues or events to the attention of the public. In journalism, there are letters addressed to a specific person, for example, heads of state or other media personalities. Their task is to get influential recipients to solve pressing problems and demand immediate action.

Unlike the scientific one, the journalistic style of writing is more subjective and controversial. To cover and evaluate current events, the publicist skillfully manipulates various means of expression.

Writing Features

Journalists carefully select a socially important event and comprehensively analyze it from the point of view of the author of the letter or its customer. Next, a certain judgment is made and options for solving the described problem are proposed. Persuasion skills, as well as knowledge of human psychology, are very important in composing such a letter. Using them in practice, publicists direct the discussion in the direction they need, thereby leaving readers virtually no freedom of choice.

Official letter

In the system of classification of letters, the formal style of writing occupies a special place. It is used in business correspondence and is an inter-corporate communication channel. Formal letters have many types that perform different functions. It also has a clear structure and strict norms from which you should not deviate. A business letter uses the means inherent in the formal business style of speech. In most cases, such a message has a specific addressee, for example a legal entity or individual.

The specificity of the business style of writing lies in its dry, formal and monotonous language. It uses a huge amount of clericalism, cliches, cliches and standard phrases, as well as various kinds of abbreviations. Information is presented using simple, common sentences. The tone of official letters is neutral, the presentation of information is as logical and consistent as possible. All this contributes to solving the main task of business correspondence: accurately, concisely and objectively convey a specific message, depriving it of emotional overtones and subjectivity.

Types of official letters

Depending on the content, business letters are divided into many types. Typically, each formal letter raises one issue. If two or more problems need to be resolved at once, several types are placed within the framework of one message.

The following types of business letters are distinguished:

• Covering letters - a letter with instructions for sending documents.
• Warranty - confirmation and consolidation of certain conditions.
• Thank you notes - an expression of gratitude and desire for further cooperation.
• Invitations are an official offer to participate in an event.
• Congratulations.
• Informational.
• Advertising or offers of cooperation.
• Requests.
• Notices.
• Requests.
• Letter of response.

Writing a business letter

Character right? It is important to know and correctly apply the laws of composition of such messages. First of all, you need to decide on the subject of the letter and its type. Here you need to take into account all the information that the addressee already knows about, and, starting from this, carefully consider the content and arguments given. The letter should be as informative and logical as possible, without unnecessary digressions and fluff.

There are two groups of business letters: single-aspect and multi-aspect, or simple and complex. Single-aspect messages are condensed and address only one issue. They usually do not require a response. Multifaceted letters raise several issues and are therefore more complex in structure. Their composition should be examined in detail.

The text of a complex letter consists of several parts. The first part indicates the motives that prompted the author to write the message and provides the necessary arguments. Here it is necessary to answer the question of the purpose for which this letter was created. In the second part, the author draws conclusions, makes suggestions, solutions to the problem raised and requests.

Structures of some types of official letters

Letter of request:

1. The reason for the request.
2. The request itself.
3. The desired result, an expression of gratitude and willingness to cooperate if the request is granted.

An inquiry:

1. Reasons for the importance of the request.
2. The request itself.
3. The result if the request is fulfilled.

Covering letter

1. Notice of Materials.
2. Information about materials.

Response letter rejecting a request

1. Duplication of a previously stated request.
2. Reasons for refusal.
3. Statement of the fact of refusal or rejection.

Sometimes the response letter provides alternative ways to resolve the issue raised.

In modern office work, one-part official letters are mainly used.

Formatting a letter

Business correspondence is carried out on letterhead for official letters. They must comply with state standards and contain the following elements:

• Logo of a legal entity.
• Name of the legal entity (author of the letter).
• Contacts (address, phone number, email, website).
• Date the letter was written.
• Letter registration number.
• A reference to the date and number of the incoming message (if it is a response letter, for example).

At the end of the letter the sender indicates the following information:

• Position and surname with the initials of the person signing the letter.
• Position and surname with the initials of the compiler (if he does not sign).
• List of applications (if any).

In addition to observing formal rules, paper plays an important role in design (if the letter is sent by regular mail). It will vary depending on the type of business message. For example, for a regular formal letter, plain white paper will do. For letters of invitation, congratulations, and thanks, it is best to choose thick or embossed paper. Advertising letters look good on colored paper.

Clichés and catchphrases

The rules of formal writing style require the use of ready-made language formulas. The following structures can be used in various situations:

When justifying reasons and motives:

• Due to lack of financial assistance...
• Due to the difficult economic situation...
• In order to work together...
• According to your letter...
• In accordance with protocol...
• In response to your request...
• To confirm our agreement...
• In order to increase responsibility...
• To your request...

When writing a letter of request:

• Please provide assistance...
• Please send to our address...
• Please take part...
• Please take action...
• I beg
• Please let me know...
• Please clear the debt...

For introductions in cover letters:

• We send information...
• We are bringing back reference materials...
• We send you the contract signed by us...
• We send reference books... etc.

Confirmation letters begin like this:

• We confirm...
• We gratefully confirm...

When composing a response letter (failure to satisfy a request):

• Your proposal is rejected for the following reasons...
• The draft joint action plan sent to us has been studied. We consider it unacceptable for the following reasons...
• We consider your request to work together...

The final words of the letter text may include the following:

• We kindly ask you to send information to us.
• We kindly ask you not to delay your response.
• We apologize for the delay in response.
• We hope that our request will be fulfilled.

When writing invitation letters:

• We invite you to participate...
• Please send a representative...

When writing a letter of guarantee:

• We guarantee payment...
• We guarantee the quality of products...
• We guarantee deadlines...

These blanks will help you do everything right.

awaken in students the desire to write and speak, experiencing aesthetic pleasure from this;

develop in children the ability to withstand text in the writing genre;

introduce schoolchildren to the history of the postal service;

include each student in independent creative activities.

Among the personal and meta-subject results that the lesson is aimed at achieving,

Acceptance and mastery by students of the social role of the student, the development of their motives for learning activities and the formation of the personal meaning of learning;

Development in students of ethical feelings, goodwill and emotional and moral responsiveness, understanding and empathy for the feelings of other people;

Development of children's skills of cooperation with adults and peers;

Mastering by students the skills of meaningful reading of texts of various styles and genres in accordance with goals and objectives; the ability to consciously construct a speech utterance in accordance with the objectives of communication and compose texts in oral and written forms;

Developing students' readiness to listen to their interlocutor and engage in dialogue.

Vocabulary words studied in the lesson: The ancient world, Cyrus, King Darius, messenger, relay race, Marathon, Athens, Ancient Rome, Emperor Augustus, courier, pit walking.

Equipment: presentation on the topic “The art of writing letters”, computer, projector, additional material on the desk (cards).

During the classes

1)Organizing moment

E. Asadov

How little does a person need!
One letter. Just one thing.
And there is no more rain over the wet garden,
And it's no longer dark outside the window...
Cheerful bonfires lit up the ruins,
And everything around is cherry and gold...
And there are no more nerves or blues,
But there is only a joyful and intoxicated heart!
And now I'm richer than a banker.
They gave me birds, dawn and a river,
Taiga and stars, sea and Pamir.
Your letter, which contains the whole world.
How much does a person still need?

Teacher: Hello guys. Today we will teach you a lesson on mail and, of course, writing. Why was this topic chosen?

( When you are waiting for news from loved ones, receiving a letter lifts your spirits, you can communicate with interesting people, your horizons expand, a cultured person must be able to correctly express his thoughts not only orally, but also in writing, including the ability to write letters)

When do we use these skills? (if the person we are addressing is far from us)

2) Updating.

Let's now take a look at our lesson plan for today. (slide1)

Lesson Plan

1. The art of writing letters.

2. Writing plan.

3. Types of letters.

4. Independent creative activity.

5. History of the postal service.

3) Defining the task and purpose of the lesson

Teacher: - What do you think we will learn new in class today? ( how letters are composed, what types of letters there are, how the postal service arose)

-What goals will we set for ourselves? (learn to write letters.)

Teacher: Writing has always been a very popular (and sometimes the only) means of communication. It is not surprising that letter writing has been elevated to the rank of a full-fledged art. We learned to write letters beautifully starting from the lyceum. It was believed that an educated person simply must be able to write beautiful letters. Those who did not have an easy syllable applied for
helping more gifted people, letter writing was not a free service. Now the situation has not changed at all, except that the letters have also become electronic. With the help of letters, modern people exchange very large flows of information. The letter may describe the latest news, it may contain a call or proposal, the letter may be an invitation or informational. But in any case, it must be compiled correctly.

4) Before starting work, I suggest getting acquainted with words that are consonant with our topic

Vocabulary work (writing words in a notebook, explaining the meanings of words)SLIDE2

1 Mail - An institution for sending letters, parcels, parcels; delivery by means of this institution; letters, parcels, parcels delivered to the addressee.

2 Correspondent - a person conducting correspondence.

3 Epistoles - from lat. a literary work in the form of a letter, which sets out the author’s opinions.

4 Postscript - from lat. after what was written. Usually denoted by the Latin letters PS, a postscript to what is written.

5 Addressee -the one to whom the letter is addressed.

5) Let's remember what parts any essay is divided into, and a letter can be said to be an essay. ( Beginning, main information part, ending .) You can also give the following list of parts of the letter:(slide3)

List of letter parts

1 Address, initial phrase about the state of correspondence;

2 Main content of the letter, news report;

3 Questions to the addressee (gratitude, requests, greetings);

4 Farewell, signature, date of writing.

-What types of letters do you think there are?

(congratulations, letters to relatives, note, business letter, letter of gratitude) You can display a slide on the screen with a list of types of letters : (slide4)

Types of letters

Letters of congratulations, greetings, wishes (congratulations on public holidays, special occasions);

- everyday letter (to family, friend);

Letter-note (to family, neighbors, work);

Business letter (letter on work issues);

Letter of gratitude.)

4. Doing creative work.

a) Well done. Indeed, letters are different, but today in the lesson we will get acquainted with everyday letters. Now let’s get involved in independent creative activity. On your desks are cards with additional material for the lesson. Let's start working with them.I suggest working in pairs.

-Read Vanyusha’s letter. Tell me, please, did Vanyusha write a letter or note? (Note)

Using this sample, compose a letter-note to a friend. You can choose the plot yourself:

ask a friend to come and bring his problem book - you will solve problems together;

say that, having solved the problems, you will play; name the game;

ask your friend to invite another boy to make it more fun.

(Students complete the teacher’s assignment, then self-check the completed task. Read aloud several works.

After this, the teacher spends a physical education minute with the students.)

b) Read the following letter. Determine the type of this letter.

( This is an everyday letter).

In groups Use this example to write a letter to a friend. To do this, distribute responsibilities (correspondents, typesetter, editor). If the note is on behalf of a girl, then invite a friend to work (dacha, school site, planting flowers, embroidery, club, etc.), boys - a friend to go fishing. Briefly explain where and how you plan to work or relax.(Students complete the teacher’s assignment.)

So, to write a letter correctly, what do you need to know?

(Who are you addressing, rules of the Russian language, how to format a letter correctly)

Teacher: Everything is correct. Well done! Now tell me, after the letter is written, that wewhat do we do with it, where do we take it? In modern times, how else do they send letters?

( We put it in an envelope, seal it and sign it, and then take it to the post office, now they often send letters by e-mail)

Teacher: Do you know the history of the postal service?

Some of you have prepared messages for today's lesson. Let's listen to them.

(Students make presentations.) SLIDES IN ORDER

Sample message texts

1. Mail originated in the ancient world as an intermediary between people. It is generally accepted that the founder of the post was Cyrus, the governor of the Persian king Darius. The ancient Persian post office was organized very expediently. At post stations located at a distance of 5 km, saddled horses and messengers were waiting, ready for the journey. The mail was passed on by relay. There is evidence that she covered a distance of almost 1000 km in less than 6 days. slide5

2. In Ancient Greece there was no such regular postal service. There they used foot walkers, who did not replace each other. One of them went down in history by running from the town of Marathon to Athens to report the victory over the Persians. The world's first “marathon runner” ran 42 km in a short time and died, delivering the good news.slide6

3. In Ancient Rome, mail was streamlined under Emperor Augustus. He organized stations with horse-drawn couriers who delivered his oral orders and letters to all parts of the empire. At each station there were up to 40 horses, oxen and donkeys. 7

4. In Russia in the 12th century. A special service was created - pit walking. On the roads leading from Moscow, yam courtyards were built, where messengers changed horses. Since 1837, mail began to be transported by rail. Russia was one of the first countries to organize such transportation. 8

5. During the war, communication between military units, ships, various military educational institutions, enterprises, as well as with the population was carried out by military field mail. At this most tragic stage in the history of our country, not only soldiers, but also postal workers became heroes. The field post did not stop working, despite hunger, cold and constant shelling. Correspondence was brought on sleds, carts, and even simply carried in hands. Very often it was necessary to deliver letters to recipients, crawling under machine-gun fire, passing through minefields. The main goal was to deliver letters from relatives to soldiers in the trenches, and documents to commanders in dugouts. It was the news from home that gave the fighters the strength to continue defending their homeland. 9

Teacher: You all did a good job today. Now please answer my questions:

How did we work on creating the text of the letter? (Answer: we got acquainted with the topic, thought, talked, remembered the plan for writing the letter, wrote it down.)

What new did you learn today?

Who would want to write a letter to a friend?

(Students answer the teacher’s questions, as a result of which they develop the ability to adequately self-assess their activities. If requested, the children read out their letters.)

Please write down your homework: based on the knowledge you have acquired, write a letter to your relatives who are far away from you.

Card 1

Dear Vanyusha!

Yesterday I was in the library and picked up an interesting book. If you are free, come see me today. We will read it together and then we will play chess.

Alyosha.

Exercise: Using the example given in this letter, write a letter-note to a friend.

In the note:

Ask him to come and bring his problem book - you will solve problems together;

Say that after solving the problems you will play; name the game;

Ask him to invite another boy to make it more fun.

Card 2

Alyosha!

You ask me to lend you a book. Sorry, I can’t, because I’m reading it myself now. When I finish it, I will be happy to give it to you. Me, Kolya, Sonya, and Lisa are going to go pick berries tomorrow. Perhaps you will come with us too? Then come to us at ten o'clock in the morning.

Invite someone else from our team with you. Yagod, they say, is now an abyss in the forest. We will eat plenty of them and return home, probably not empty-handed.

Vasya.

Exercise: Using the example given in this letter, write a letter to a friend:

Girls invite a friend to work (dacha, school plot, planting flowers, embroidery, club, etc.);

Boys - fishing buddy.

Briefly explain where and how you intend to work or relax.