First Deaf Group

Ira (L) came with Maria to our first Deaf Church meetings.

July/August 2001

Incredible!

Ira watches intently as the Gospel story unfolds.

Sept 01

Tell me more

Ira (far right) with deaf Natasha, Maria, Tanya, Katya all "listening" to Tanya (far left) re-explain the Gospel of grace to them. Ira had a brief Jehovah's Witness background.

My new family

Ira (bottom left) with other deaf who received Christ for salvation. Sept 01

Disciple me

Ira with Tanya P, Maria & Tanya, after a bible lesson on eternal security.

New Member

Ira receives her new Bible and certificate, coming forward as a candidate-member of Sun & Shield Baptist Church.

November 01

FRUIT

Ira witnessed for weeks to her son Maxim, seen here after his salvation and his receipt of his new Bible. December 01

Growth

Ira with others on Evangelism on a Saturday in December 01.

Faithfulness

Ira with 9 other deaf as the Deaf Church continues to grow.

March 02

Yummy!

Ira brought Maxim to John-Steven's birthday party.

She really liked the American-style cake Cathy made.

March 02