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October 2026 Newsletter is available here:

Isaiah the Glorious Prophet and Apologist This video discussion explores the life and ministry of the prophet Isaiah. Participants examine his prophecies that expose the sins of the people of Israel and call them to repentance. Particular attention is given to prophecies concerning the coming of the Messiah, future judgments, and God’s plans for the…

Each year, one week before the convention, members of the Executive Committee meet with the Association’s ministry leaders. This year’s meeting took place on October 17 at the Association’s office. Nearly all department leaders attended, except those who were out of town. Olga Avetisova, head of the Information Ministry, joined via Zoom. The meeting opened…

On Saturday, October 17, 2026, Grace Avenue Bible Church hosted a women’s breakfast that brought together more than 60 women of different ages. In a warm and welcoming atmosphere, participants enjoyed a morning of fellowship, prayer, worship, reflection on God’s Word, and creativity. The theme of the gathering came from Ecclesiastes: “A Time for Everything.”…

SUN VALLEY, Calif. — Nathan Busenitz was named the new pastor of Grace Community Church at his installation service Sunday, October 11, over a year after the passing of the Rev. John MacArthur. In the packed worship center, people snapped pictures of the moment elders gathered around Busenitz, laying their hands on him in prayer….

In late August, we visited the church in Honolulu, Hawaii—one of the most geographically remote congregations in our Association. Pastor Pavel Marchenko welcomed us warmly. We shared a blessed worship service, during which we presented the missionary ministry of the Pacific Coast Slavic Baptist Association and joined the congregation in observing the Lord’s Supper. After…

More than 40 people gathered on October 9 for a harvest thanksgiving celebration at the local church’s temporary meeting place. Women attending the sewing classes came with their husbands and children. There were also some women attending for the first time, as well as young people. Sister Vera shared this account: “The celebration was filled…

On October 4, 2026, a special evening of music and poetry was held at the First Slavic Evangelical Baptist Church in Sacramento to commemorate the 100th anniversaries of the births of two remarkable figures in evangelical Christianity — poet Vera Kushnir and Pastor Fyodor Karpets. Each left a significant mark on Christian history: Vera Kushnir…

🎍 The Women’s Ministry of Rock-land Baptist Church, led by Olesya Dobychina, invites women to a Christmas gathering on December 12. ✨ The program includes: 🍽️ A festive meal🎶 Worship🎉 Games📸 A photo session☕️ Warm fellowship📖 An encouraging message from our special guest, Yulia Myzga Date and time: December 12, 2026, from 2:00 to 5:00…

On Sunday, October 4, four young people entered into a covenant with the Lord through baptism at Slavic Baptist Church in West Sacramento. Baptism is always a joyful occasion in the life of a church, and it was certainly so for this congregation. Yet the central focus of the service that followed was the Lord’s…