From Russia With Love
The Russia arm of mission at UPPC is two-fold: first, we support Nikolya and Sasha who work with recovering drug addicts. Second, we support Larisa and Luda whose ministry is focused on the children of Voronezh, Russia. In October Lauren Westgaard and Billie Brown joined Suzanne Freeborn on a mission trip. The purpose of the trip was to encourage Larisa and Luda and to meet the children they minister to on a weekly basis. They also spent time with Nikolya, Sasha and their families. The following are the pictures from their trip. Please click on a thumbnail to view the complete image.
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Larisa visits little Tanya |
Lauren, Billie, and Suzanne |
Billie and Lauren with little Tatiana |
Digital cameras are great icebreakers! |
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Suzanne engages children at the abandoned hospital |
Children enjoy the treats from Larisa and Luda |
Happy faces abound at the end of the visit |
Larisa gives Deema gifts from UPPC |
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Billie, Lauren, and Suzanne at the social rehab center |
Lauren gives a hug to Sasha |
Larisa and Luda lead the children in "He's got the |
Pavlik beats Lauren at Tic-tac-toe |
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Sveta snuggles in with Billie for tic-tac-toe |
Suzanne offers her lap to Vanya |