Our host

BIMI missionary Bob VanSant's Simferopol Baptist Church 550 miles south of us in Simferopol, Ukraine hosted the Deaf Conference 2003. Bro Bob here with deaf translator Tia.

Conference Theme

"Create in me a clean heart" from Psa 51:10 was the theme of the Conference. It became the basis for all the preaching & related themes.

Singing to Jesus

L-R: Karina, Larissa & Tanya join in with the other deaf in during a song service. Larissa is our deaf translator.

Kid's group

John-Steven (far back center) volunteered to translate from russian into english for 3 other MK's who were present. His group included Oksana from our church.

Teacher & Student

The Bible lesson teacher from Simferopol BC was very grateful for John-Steven's willingness to translate for her. Though run ragged in ushering the youngin's to the bathroom, for water, etc etc, John-Steven himself decided that the Lord wanted him there to serve.

Translators' Class

Karina & Larissa in the back row watching as Bro VanSant teaches about the responsibilities of being a deaf translator. Both were greatly challenged during the Conference.

Helping hands

Larissa (left) volunteered to translate into sign for Sis Judy VanSant (center) during this Ladies' Class. Praise the Lord for willing hearts.

Keynote Speaker

Bro Ronnie Rice was the keynote speaker for the Deaf Conference 2003. Being a Spirit-filled deaf preacher in english sign, Tia translated into russian sign.

KIDNAPPED

Mrs VanSant took the other 3 missionaries' wives out to lunch during the Conference.

Cathy (far left), with Dawn Spillman (Odessa, Ukraine) and Vera Mitchum (Simferopol).

Quiet time

The four ladies enjoyed good food and great sisterly fellowship.

Kid's Choir

John-Steven & Oksana (center back) singing with other kids during the Conference.

Game time

John-Steven & Oksana during a gametime with the other young kids. Being 12, he was one of the eldest.

Our Group

Our deaf group poses with Bro Ronnie Rice. God gave them a great time of challenge, encouragement and many opportunities for growth during the Deaf Conference. Praise the Lord.