Bibles

Today, thanks to some generous friends in America, we purchased 116 Bibles.  We will distribute theses Bibles in the various rehab centers where we teach.


When someone enters the rehab program they are given a Bible.  There are always people entering and leaving the program. Some stay through completion, other might leave after only a day or two.  When you leave, even if you do not complete the course, the Bible is yours to keep if you want it.  The Bibles are well used by those in the program.  The rehabilitants read them, study them underline them.


Currently there are over 60 people in the 7 rehabs that we visit and teach in. During the winter months this number will probably double.  The need for Bibles is ongoing and large.  The centers probably use 500 every year.  At a minimum of $3.00 per Bible that can add up quickly.


If you are interested in helping purchase more Bible drop us an email and let us know.


Below are some photos of the brothers taking Bibles into the Social Center for Homeless people.


Tonight two people in this center received a new Bible and they the prayed a prayer of repentance after I taught from Word.

A Wedding

Last Friday we attended the wedding of our friends Oleg and Irina.  It was a lot of fun.  We have known this couple for several years.  It has been interesting watching their relationship grow and then their decision to marry.  We pray that they will have many happy years as they follow Christ together.

The Happy Couple

After the Blessing at the Church

At the Church Office 

Oleg & Irina

The Reception Hall

The Mothers

The Happy Couple

With the Bride

Girls

Ladies at the Wedding

Oleg Speaking 

 

Guests Dancing

Lighting the Unity Candle

The First Dance

Greetings From Russia!

A Funeral

In Russia you know someone has died in your apartment building because the casket cover is  displayed in the entrance of the apartment building.  Often times there is a photo of the deceased on the cover.

The body is displayed in the apartment of the deceased, and family and friends visit there.  A bus, or van is usually rented to carry the casket to the cemetery for the burial service.  If the deceased was Orthodox there will be a service for the dead at a local church, before the burial.

 

We on occasion see funeral processions like the one pictured here.  The body is removed from the apartment and carried to the vehicle which will transport it to the cemetery.  Sometimes there will be a brass band playing a funeral dirge.  In every case the casket is open during the procession.  Often evergreen branches are strewn in front of the mourners as they carry the casket

September 2011 Newsletter

September 2011 Newsletter