May 1

     Children in our orphanages recieved new shoes and clothes from or sponsors in the US.

2010 goals

February 9

     This year's goal for us is to provide shoes for the children in East-Russian orphanages.

    Here are some new pictures from this year - our volunteers Vika and Katia are helping at musical Bible lesson for our children in orphanages. 

    Thanks to everyone who supports us!

                                             Natalie Smith

Congratulations Tanya and Denis!

July 9

    Today Tanya (you can read about her here and here) gave birth to a daughter Ksusha. I called Tanya today and they both feel good, and father Denis is very happy.

                                          Natalie Smith

Be happy, little Ksusha!

May 2009 Mission Trip

May 16

     Hello Everyone,

   We are now 1 week into our trip and have visited many children.  We wish you could be here to see the appreciation on their faces for your kind gifts.  We have attached a couple of photos for you to share with the Sunday School children.  
   Words can not fully express our feelings of thanks to you for your generosity.
   Best wishes,
                                          Natalie and Randy

Teaching faith in orphanages

May 3

     Our volunteers Vicka and Kostia are teaching children to know Faith and God in Russian orphanages

East Russian Mission Trip

April 14

     Shore of Hope EAST RUSSIAN MISSION TRIP is scheduled for Mid-May 2009 and would like to ask for your help.  Natalie and Randy Smith want to take toothbrushes and Beanie Babies (or small stuffed animals) to give to the Russian orphan children during the trip.  Shore of Hope supports about 300 children in the area.  If you can assist, please contact Natalie and Randy Smith. They will need the items by May 3.

Maslenitsa celebration in Lansing

March 24

Maslenitsa Pictures

     Maslenitsa celebration was great!

We had russian borsh, bliny and many other good american and russian food.

     Even the small accident with fried bliny and fire alarm did not frighted anybody. Someone said: "Now this is a real Maslenitsa - we will newer forget about the smoking bliny!"

     Children sang songs, danced and played games. Then Winter, Spring and Maslenitsa visited us. We had very friendly international community with - Ukrainians, Russians, Americans, Armenian and Bielorussiana people all celebrating together.

     We want to say thanks to everybody who helped to organize this party, cook the food, clean up after, and of course to everyone who came to have fun with us!

     We collected $467, and spent for food $218, so we were able to put $249 towards the purchase of matrasses and pillows our russian orphans.
     Thanks to everyone!

Natalie Smith