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On July 11, fourteen families from around our oblast (state) gathered for Team SOAR's second Family Ministry Retreat, centered around the theme of "God's Promise of Love." 

While the pastors enjoyed hearing messages from a missionary leader in Moscow, then working to develop strategy in training classes, their wives participated in ladies' Bible study and spent time in fellowship during a daily craft time.  The children and preschoolers had a great time during the Saddle Ridge Ranch VBS program, and the youth attended programs specifically geared to their age group. 

Afternoons were set aside for recreation activities or a little R&R. In the evening, the children prepared a program for the end of the week, and the adults attended a marriage seminar. The week concluded with a cookout, complete with “American hamburgers” and s’mores. Everyone who participated felt that it was a great time of encouragement and renewal. (08.11.10)