Matthew Vatan - Born October 2, 2015

Our pastor's wife had a baby boy, Matthew, on October 2, 2015. We are so grateful to God that he is healthy and here with us. Praise the Lord for this new life!!!

Meeting Matthew for the First Time

Sweet Matthew

Petrovka's First Baptismal Service - September 27, 2015

PETROVKA CHURCH

FIRST BAPTISMAL SERVICE

SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

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Petrovka Church Baptism

Baptismal Pool

110 People Attended

Our Team with Newly Baptized Members

Prayers of Dedication for those who were Baptized

Our Children's Choir

Serving Communion

First Communion

Children Thanking Jim Winslow for our Great Summer Camp

On September 26, Jim Winslow, came to visit with us in Petrovka for about a week. What a great time we had with him. Our children loved having him with us for our Saturday Children's Bible Club. We presented him with a Ukrainian National Shirt with the red embroidery. Thank you Jim for all you have done for us in Petrovka. We love you!!!

Jim in the center with our children

Baby Shower for our Pastor's Wife, Tanya

Time for Refreshments

Misha and Tanya Having Fun

On September 10, our team had a baby shower for our pastor's wife, Tanya. She was not feeling well and we thought we were going to have to call if off. However, after 1 1/2 hours Michael and Tanya showed up to the surprise shower. We played games and had a great time showering them with lots of baby gifts.

Summer Camp - July 21-26, 2015

Welcome to our Children's Summer Camp

Meeting outside on our wonderful green grass!

Puppet Shows and Songs

Sports

Crafts

Trampoline

Trampoline for Small Children

Crafts

Last Day of Camp

We had 90 children registered for our summer camp and every day there were 80 children who attended. Praise the Lord for the wonderful leaders He provided for us. Thank you Sasha, Igor, Youla, Tanya, Lena, Ruth, Vita, Oleg, Denise, Lena and Nikita! We are especially thankful for the three cooks who prepared meals for the children and leaders every day.  Our theme was Jesus' love for us sparks our desire to want to serve Him. We are thankful to Jim Winslow who supported our camp this year. Thank you Jim!!! 

Sasha and Julie's Wedding

Sasha and Julie

On June 18, Sasha and Julie were married. Julie has been working on our church plant team for the past two years and Sasha decided he would also join our team. They have been working in our children's program. Sasha was one of our sports leaders at our summer camp and Julie was in charge of crafts. I am thankful to God for Sasha and Julie and their desire to serve the Lord in Petrovka. Congratulations!!!

Odessa Zoo

A Trip to the Odessa Zoo

We took the children who had good attendance in our Saturday Children's Bible Club to the Odessa Zoo on June 6. Many of these children had never been to Odessa. They were so excited to see all the animals, especially the elephant who even danced for us!!! After the zoo we took the children to McDonald's for a Happy Meal! It was a great day!