How can we talk to children today about eternal truths? How can we structure a lesson so that children think, ask questions, and actively participate instead of remaining passive listeners? Which teaching approaches help us communicate in ways children understand while remaining faithful to God’s Word? These and other questions were explored at a children’s…
From September 25 to 27, 2026, the annual women’s retreat, “Salon of Imperishable Beauty,” took place, organized for the eighteenth consecutive year by the women of First Slavic Church of Sacramento. This year, the retreat brought together 135 women representing 24 churches from the Pacific Coast Slavic Baptist Association (PCSBA) and other Christian congregations. Participants…
From July 22 to 26, Grace Avenue Bible Church held its children’s camp, “Joseph in Egypt: From Prison to Palace,” at the scenic Sierra Pines campground. Surrounded by towering pines, beautiful scenery, and a welcoming atmosphere, more than 60 children ages 6 to 13 embarked on an extraordinary journey to Egypt in the days of…
Life Goes On is an annual Christian camp for children with special needs and their families, organized by Bryte Church, a Slavic Baptist church in West Sacramento, California. The main purpose of this ministry is to give children a joyful camp experience, surround them with love, care, and attention, and provide opportunities for friendship, creativity,…
From September 24 to 27, 2026, Bryte Church of West Sacramento held its 11th retreat camp for people with special needs. The camp took place in a picturesque setting called Paradise. Surrounded by tall evergreen trees and far from the bustle of city life, participants were able to set aside their everyday concerns for a…
There are places that stay in your heart forever, even after you return home. Africa is one of them. This ministry began in an amazing way exactly ten years ago and continues to this day. It is impossible to forget the children’s smiles, their little hands, and their eyes, which hold so much pain and…
My trip began with difficulties related to my flights to Spain. While I was at the airport waiting for a significantly delayed flight, I learned that all my connecting flights had been changed. When arranging an alternative route to Barcelona, I had only one requirement: to arrive in time for classes at Blagovest Institute, where…
Bethel Church invites families from Sacramento and the surrounding area to its fourth annual Gospel Trunk or Treat! Date: October 31, 2026Time: 5:00–8:00 p.m.Location: 2600 Clay Street, Sacramento, CA 95815. Gospel Trunk or Treat offers families an opportunity to spend an evening together in a welcoming and safe setting. Children can enjoy decorated vehicles, candy,…
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The Legacy of the Halutzim: Jewish Christians of the 20th Century | Evgeny KolodinIn this presentation, Evgeny Kolodin explores the legacy of the halutzim, pioneers of the Jewish Christian movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He introduces the work of early missions in Europe, including the Mildmay Mission and the Barbican Mission,…
