Jesus Saves

Larissa became our deaf translator Jan 2002. She was Russian Orthodox but not opposed to working with us. Both of her parents were deaf, only passing away a few years earlier, making Larissa's burden for deaf very strong.

God used her desire to help deaf, moving her to study biblical terminology faithfully and began to take Chronological Bible Lessons each Wednesday.

Women's Day

Larissa, seated in the back, attended a special service we had observing Int'l Women's Day. We had many new deaf visitors that evening. March 2002

Saved & Saved

Larissa with her teen daughter Karina. They came to our house after our return to Kharkov in October and we spent many hours re-examining God's age-old plan of redemption. All through the summer of 2002, Larissa continued the Chronological Lessons while we were gone and she was prepared for salvation. Both Larissa & Karina were saved that night. Oct 02

New Desires

Larissa saw new light in the Bible after her salvation and began bringing Karina more faithfully to church services.

Here they are seated with Vera during a Bible Lesson.

Nov 02

Fellowship

Larissa (far right) came for Cathy's birthday. Her sweet spirit was a real encouragement to all. Oct 02

Church Group

Larissa stands in the back after an evening service where Bro Aubrey Mapp preached. Nov 02

Special Service

Larissa "sings" during a special deaf service in January 03.

Deaf Deacon Slava came up from Simferopol to preach and many of our deaf came to hear a great message from him.