Meet ROR’s Russia Coordinator Slava Lontchakov 1/24/12 7pm

Friends,

Please excuse the last minute nature of this message but we cordially invite you to join us on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 7pm in Promiseland at Sierra Bible Church in Sonora for an informal meet and greet with Slava Lontchakov.  Slava is ROR’s Russia Coordinator who lives in Ryazan and is here in California for a brief visit.  Come on out and hear first hand how your support is making a real difference in the lives of Russian Orphans.

Tuesday, 1/24/12

7pm in Promiseland at Sierra Bible Church

An Invitation from Pastor Mark Levering

You are all invited to our home next Monday, November 15, 7:00PM for a brief report on our recent Russia trip and a time of fellowship and sharing with Sergey and Katya, the pastor and his wife of Golgotha Church in Ryazan, and Anya, one of the leaders in the work there who is travelling with them.

Sergey was one of our first contacts when we began working with Russian churches 10 years ago and has developed as a leader of newer Russian churches. During our recent visit there Pat and I had a great time connecting with him around the state of the church in Russia and I thought he had a number of insightful observations that were worth sharing with our friends-hence this get-together and invitation!

He is in the U.S. for a couple of weeks seeking support for the ongoing work there, hoping for 100 people who will give $30/month to expand various Russian outreach ministries.

 We would welcome you to join us for this update on the conditions of the church in Russia…and a nice time of fellowship together.

Pastor Mark Levering
Sierra Bible Church
Sonora, CA

“A Taste of Russia” Well Attended

Thank you to those of you who attended our “A Taste of Russia” dinner on Sunday, April 25. It was a big success with approximately 180 people in attendance. We served Russian Pilmani, handmade by the Muliar Family, a Russian Cucumber and Tomatoe Salad with a fresh dill dressing, Russian Rye and Pumpernickle bread, various Russian desserts and Russian Tea.

The band that played was a group of Ukranians from Sacramento. Everyone agreed that they were wonderful and did a lot to add to the Russian atmosphere.

Patrick Day presented an overview of the ministry and Kathy Kleinert previewed ROR’s new website. Bill Polley, ROR’s President, spoke as well. The total money raised at the event was about $2,300.

Thank you for your support of ROR. Please continue to pray for this ministry and for the orphans in Russia and the Ukraine.

A Taste of Russia

Russian Orphan Rescue presents an opportunity for you to see how ROR is reaching out to some of the most vulnerable and victimized children in our world.

Sunday, April 25th
5:00-6:30 p.m

You will see how you can get involved and even get a small “taste” of the culture where they minister.  Tickets are available for a $5 suggested donation, and can be found at the ROR tent on Sundays, at the church office, and at any of the Day-O huts.