 Irina's first time at the pulpit, with the help of an interpreter, presented Pastor Bob with a Russian fur hat! |
 Irina's visit to Bedford Elementary School and the classroom of Trish Werth was great fun. |
 The kid's proudly show their names on their arms written by Irina in Russian Cyrillic script. |
 Irina attended the Presbytery's Conference on Christian Education in Cincinnati, OH. |
 The Education Coordinator of the Presbytery of Lake Michigan, Eileen Best, welcomed Irina to Portage, MI. |
 Irina visited the school of the grandchildren of her hosts, Doug and Cathie Case. |
 On Halloween, coincidently her birthday, Irina attended the Rotary Halloween Party and saw Pastor Bob helping out. |
 Irina's last Sunday saw her once again addressing the Congregation. This time at the pulpit with NO interpreter! |
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| The 2009 members of the Synod of the Covenant's Mission to the USA Program. This year, all participants were from Central Asia. | |