The Jews memorized the phrase about God's promise to bless all nations through Abraham (Gen. 12:3), for millennia. But by the time Christ came to earth, they were still reluctant to extend salvation to the pagans, especially the invaders, those belonging to the dreaded Samaritans, who spoiled their reputation as a special people.

From July 28 to August 15, the UECB Youth Missionary Tour 2019, organized by the Christian movement “I AM YOUNG!” Over the 19 days of the Tour, this team visited 14 cities of Russia, in which meetings were held for the youth and their guests.

For the ninth consecutive year, from August 11 to August 14, the UECB church in Novocherkassk hosted a children’s festival, with everything you could imagine to excite children to attend.

From July 19 to July 21, 2019, a congress in Bryansk Russia was held with the theme of “Unity in Christ” at the Fir-tree Christian camp nearby. Here is a sample of what took place: VIP Guest Speakers, Special Choir and Orchestral Music, Congregational singing, Activities, Open market and lot and lots of encouragement! Everyone who attended was blessed as you will see from the photos.

On July 28, 2019, the Puppet Theater Festival ended in Oparino, Russia, which was the most attended festival to date.

On August 5, 2019, in the office of the Russian Union of Evangelical Christians-Baptists, a meeting was held between the leadership of the union and the team of Radio “Free Radio.” From the UECB, the meeting was attended by President Peter Mitskevich, Vice President Victor Ignatenkov, as well as writer Igor Popov, media specialist Denis Gostev, and former UECB President Yuri Sipko.