russia 2006

RUSSIA 2006RUSSIA 2006

MOSCOWMOSCOWGOLGOTHA CHURCH

Outside Hotel with Pastor Peter Mitskevich

James and Translator-Kay

Underground Metro

Metro-James, Ryan, Shannon, Translator

Peter and Pastor of a Sister church in a small village, Zaprudnia, we helped invite people to a church event

Worship area of the small church. Peter giving us instructions

Inside this building is where we had a puppet show. Beyond the slot machines was a large meeting room with stage. Speakers were set up to announce the program.

Puppet Show in Zaprudnia

A different auditorium was used for a concert. We had a good turnout, more than what is shown. The singers were fantastic.

Moscow-Red stone structures are the Kremlin. About 12 million live in Moscow and 2 to 3 million in the suburbs.

We almost got wet! Me, Wes, Ryan, Shannon, Dennis

Street in Moscow – Notice the pink TV type advertising sign

Peter, Uri Sipko, Me – Uri is the President of the Russian Baptist Union (RBU) in Moscow. We visited Uri and toured the RBU. He thanked Lake Pointe Church for our consistent relationship with the churches. Peter is also the Assistant President to the RBU.

University of Moscow

Moscow-Christ the Saviour church

On the way to the metro – Dennis, translators, Ryan, Shannon, Wes

Golgotha Church in Moscow

Golgotha Church in Moscow

Area just outside Golgotha Church in Moscow – Notice mosque in background

Golgotha Church members and translators

Touring the Golgotha Church with Pastor Peter. There is still a lot of work to do inside the church.

The Golgotha Church’s kitchen is complete. Ladies prepared our meals twice a day.

Lunch is served!

This is upstairs of Golgotha Church – future main sanctuary. White boxes under windows are the heaters.

The rear view of the sanctuary showing a balcony area.

Leadership seminar on various subjects with church members. This front table was my group.

Saturday evening 15 year church celebration. Wes, Ryan, Peter’s son, and Kay.

Another picture of the evening celebration. We had about 300 present.

Sunday morning service – men’s choir

Church ChoirChurch Choir

Children’s ChoirChildren’s Choir

Not a good picture, but this little girl quoted a long scripture piece.

Sunday morning communion – Pictured, Dennis Jamieson

Couple who sang in small village church. Seated on right is Pastor Peter and his wife, Tatiana.

Young people in Golgotha Church.

Sunday morning church – Continuation of 15 year celebration. 300+ attendance. Lasted about 3 hours.

Dennis and Peter’s son

Visiting church members

Visiting church members

Taxi Service in the Suburbs!

Entrance to boat dock

ALL ABOARD! This is our cruise boat. We had about 100 people. Church young people were to invite someone who was not a believer. Others were Uri, President of RBU and a city official. Lake Pointe paid for this cruise up the Moscow river and was very well received and appreciated by the church.

Boat ride

Guest Singer, Wes, Me

Christian group hired for entertainment on the cruise. They were outstanding.

Amir, Music Director, with Peter’s churchA great singer!

Cruise boat passing by

River cruise – Part of Moscow I did not know existed

Another view along the way

Last meal with the church/last day of the trip