ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
On June 16, The Living Stones Church celebrated their 25-year anniversary with a special church service, during which the church praised the Lord for all the blessings they have experienced as a church since it was planted in June 1999. More details…(in Russian only).
INTERVIEW WITH THE HERO OF THE DAY
Over the last seven years, Ivan Vladimirovich Mileyev has been the President of the Pacific Coast Slavic Baptist Association. The association’s video department made a three-part video interview with him for his 65th birthday celebration. More details…(in Russian only).
TRIP TO WASHINGTON STATE
I. Mileyev shares about his trip to Washington to visit The Spring of Life Church in Mukilteo, and Slavic Baptist Church in Seattle, as well as his participation in the family camp of The Pilgrim Slavic Baptist Church of Spokane. Visit the Association’s website – click this link (in Russian only).
Choir and Symphonic Orchestra at The Spring of Life Church
DEACONS ORDINATION AT THE SECOND SLAVIC BAPTIST CHURCH
During the Day of the Trinity on May 19, Second Slavic Church ordained three new deacons, and affirmed two others who were ordained in other churches and joined their church: Aleksandr Zdanevich, Oleg Kovalenko, Daniel Syrovoy, Aleksandr Gunko, and Boris Lavrinenko. More details… (in Russian only).
GRADUATION AT THE BLAGOVEST INSTITUTE
On June 9, the Blagovest Institute of Ministry had a graduation ceremony for students who earned an AA degree. The graduation ceremony was held at Second Slavic Baptist Church in Sacramento. Twenty-four students successfully completed the program and twenty of them have already enrolled into the Bachelor program. More details… (in Russian only).
CALL IF THERE ARE ANY TO ANSWER
On May 10, Second Slavic Baptist Church in Sacramento had a special evening for widows and those who are lonely, with the idea of providing emotional support and strengthening the faith of the participants. About sixty people attended this event. More details… (in Russian only).
LIKE ABIGAIL
On June 8, The House of Prayer Church (with Aleksey Delchman as the head pastor) hosted a women’s ministry meeting and focused on: “The Priorities of Biblical Women through the example of Abigail.” The main speaker was Yelena Mileyev, who oversees the Association’s women’s ministry. More than 20 women visited this event. More details…(in Russian only).
MOMS AND DAUGHTERS
On May 18, The Good News Church hosted a “Moms and Daughters” event in Tacoma, WA. The main speaker was Lorry Johnson from Missions Revival in Kansas. The theme was: “Teachers of Good Deeds.” Over one hundred women attended this event. More details…(in Russian only).
MEETING OF MOMS IN PRAYER MINISTRY’S LEADERS
On June 4, Moms in Prayer Ministry had their leaders’ meeting. The Lord gave them a wonderful opportunity to meet together for a cup of tea to recall how the Lord has already blessed their ministry, as well as to make plans for the Fall, and to pray for future ministry. More details…(in Russian only).
Ministry Leaders
FELLOWSHIP OF FATHERS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Over the last 10 years, the department of ministry to children with special needs has hosted various events for fellowship, meetings, camps, and other activities for families and children with special needs. However, there has never been a time when the fathers could get together. On June 15, this type of meeting took place for the first time. Twelve men from various churches and denominations were able to gather for this event. More details…(in Russian only).
BAPTISM AT SECOND SLAVIC CHURCH
On June 2, Second Slavic Baptist Church in Sacramento had a grand celebration where 25 people were baptized. This was a time of great joy for the local church. For more about this celebration, visit the Association’s website (in Russian only).
STRENGTHENING AND DEFENDING THE FAITH
On June 6-9 the youth from Grace Avenue Bible Church, Living Stones Church, First Slavic Baptist Church of Sacramento, and The House of the Gospel of Fresno had a youth camp. The tent camp took place in the scenic outdoor setting of Rollins Lake and over a hundred people were there. More details…
WOMEN’S MEETING IN SEATTLE
In the middle of May, Slavic Baptist Church of Seattle had a women’s ministry meeting. Right after the church service (since they are renting the church building), they began their women’s fellowship. Many shared their life’s experiences, and what they are going through at the moment. During the meeting, the women encouraged one another, prayed together, and thanked God for all His blessings! More details…(in Russian only).
VBS FOR CHILDREN AT THE GRACE FAMILY CHURCH
On June 10-14, Grace Family Church in Sacramento, CA had a Vacation Bible School (VBS) for children. They began their preparations for this event in November of last year. One Hundred and seventy-two volunteers and almost the entire church was involved in serving at this school. More details…
BAPTISM AT GRACE AVENUE BIBLE CHURCH
On Sunday, June 2, Grace Avenue Bible Church in Sacramento gathered two hours earlier for their baptism celebration, supporting this event through their presence, singing, and prayers. The service was held on the lawn outside the church. Ten people were baptized. More details…
MISSIONARY NEWS
HEART TO HEART MINISTRY IN UKRAINE
The ministry begun in 2016 by the Kopchuk family and directed by Oksana Kopchuk to help the widows and orphans of Ukraine has now developed into a team effort involving a lot of people. This summer, just like in previous years, a team from various churches in America partnered up with Connect International mission and held their annual camp for widows and orphans in Ukraine. More details…(in Russian only).
REPORT OF THE MISSIONS TRIP TO AFRICA
Recently, a PCSBA missionary team of 22 people had the privilege to go to Uganda and South Sudan for a mission trip. This trip was transformative, filled with moments of deep learning, service, and spiritual growth. More details…
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