Ladies Learning to Cook

Back in May, Deana started a group for ladies who were interested in learning American recipes. For those of you who know us well, know that this is definitely of the Lord. In America, we never cooked or ate at home, but Deana has learned how to cook here in Moscow and is now using those skills to create opportunities to share the Gospel. She started this group for ladies from the English Club. We decided that it would be beneficial to open this group up to ladies from our church as well so that they could come and meet these English Club ladies, get to know them, build relationships with them, and inivite them to church. These are pictures from the first meeting back in May. Continue praying for Deana as she leads this group once a month. Im sure there will be more pictures to come from this group in the future!

Ella's Class Trip to the Zoo - And 1st grade!

Victory Day - May 9th

Our kids on Tverskaya Street on Victory Day after the parade. This is the main street that leads away from Red Square. On Victory Day there is a huge parade. We didn't make it to the parade but enjoyed walking around and enjoying the sights afterwards!

Kellan's First 5k

Kellan and his 5th grade teacher, Mr. Hays after the 5k!


Impatiently waiting for official times!

After he was finished!

Approaching the finish line.

Ella patiently waiting for the 5k to get over!

Hinkson held a 5k during the weekend anniversary celebration. Kellan decided to enter. It was his first 5k ever and first running experience ever that I know of. He did a GREAT job. He came in 2nd place in his age group in a time of just over 27 minutes. I guess he takes after his dad! :) :) :) Ha!

Joel Comiskey Visits our Church/Communion Service in May

We were very blessed to have Joel Comiskey in our church back in May. He came to Moscow to do a conference on cell groups. The Sunday before our conference he was able to preach in our church. Our congregation loved having him and we praise the Lord that 2 ladies repented that day. I also praise God for the conference that he led while he was in Moscow. Following this conference, our church decided to transition to cell groups. This will be a long, hard process for our church. We begin the initial stages on September 3rd as we launch a trial "cell" group with leaders and their spouses. Please pray for this process and that this transition would go smoothly and that God would use this to further His Kingdom here in Moscow among the 17 million living here.


Our pastor and Joel Comiskey before the service.

Our worship team!

Preparing for The Lord's Supper!

Baseball Day in May

Back in May we had 2 volunteers here in Moscow for a couple of days from South Carolina. They were kind enough to donate a set of baseball equipment to our team to use here with different ministries. While they were here in Moscow we had an event in a park to teach our students from English Club how to play baseball and kickball. It was a FANTASTIC day. We had great weather, great fellowship, great food, and a great opportunity to share about Christ during this day. These are a few pictures from our special day. Continue praying for all of our English Club students as we attempt to build relationships with them and look for opportunities to share the Gospel with them.

20th Anniversary of Hinkson Christian Academy

We are so blessed that our kids can attend Hinkson Christian Academy here in Moscow. They both LOVE their school, teachers, and friends. Hinkson has blessed our family in many ways. This past year, the school celebrated it's 20th anniversary. These are pictures of our kids enjoying the picnic celebrating that mark. Thanks to all who give to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering because those gifts help our kids attend this GREAT school.