ENGLISH CLUB CHRISTMAS RETREAT

We had a FABULOUS retreat with some of our English Club students in December.  We went just outside of Moscow the weekend before Christmas.  It was a GREAT opportunity for sharing the real meaning of Christmas and studying the Christmas Story from Scripture together.  We also had a lot of great fun and fellowship.  

 Fun in the snow!

 Singing by candlelight!

 Most of our group!

 Ella enjoying the snow.

 Group skits

 Frosty the Snowman

 Santa Claus

 Our Living Christmas Tree

Small Group Leader's Retreat

The first weekend of November we had a GREAT retreat with our small group leaders and helpers.  It was filled with lots of fun, fellowship, prayer, and study!  We are excited about what God will continue to do in our small group ministry.  Please continue to pray for our groups.  At this time we have 8 active groups.  2 of those groups are ready to multiply.  

 Listening attentively to what the weekend will bring!

 Celebrating with balloons!

 I think I can!!!  I think I can!!!

 Starting off the weekend complimenting each other!

 Brainstorming together.

 Fun, team-building activities!!

 Team-building musical chairs!

 Only a few chairs left!

 Everyone is on one chair!

 Group sharing time!

 Studying away!

 Dima - One of our small group coaches!

 Worship through song!

 Denis - Another small group coach for leaders!

 Putting on the armor of God!!!!

 Ready for battle!!!

Random October Photos

These are just some random shots from the month of October.  The kids are growing up fast!!!

 Ella is so excited that we now have Krispy Kreme.  This was her first visit!!!

 Enjoying the goodness!!!

 My little princess!

 Growing up WAY too fast!

 Kellan enjoyed playing soccer this part of the season for Hinkson.

 Stretching out!

 Also, growing too fast!

 Rainbow near Red Square!

Visiting Red Square with Flat Stanley. 

Day Trip Into London

When we had to leave for America on August 31st, we had a long layover in London.  We decided to make the best of the few hours we had and decided to take the train into the city.  Here are a few pictures from our day!