If you go to the Monday Bible study with Lionid Kioroglo, this announcement is for you! This Monday, Dec 13, 2010, the Bible study will be with tea and sweets and sandwiches. Ladies, your job is to bring something sweet for tea. Gentlemen, your job is to bring kalbaska and bread. Ladies, please call the following number ASAP and say what type of sweets you will bring. Ph# (916) 225-8564 Hope all of you will make it!
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Attention Youth!
Dec10
2010
Written by Ksusha Tagintsev
2010
Written by Ksusha Tagintsev
Christmas Trees!!!
Nov29
2010
Written by Lyana Tagintsev
2010
Written by Lyana Tagintsev
Christmas is just around the corner and Christmas is not Christmas without a Christmas tree. We’re sure that you are planning to get one this year, so why not get a tree and give a chance for God’s word to be spread around the world?This year, Second Slavic Baptist Church Missionary team gives all of us a chance to do that. If God gives you a desire to support us in our missionary trip this winter, we ask you to please come and support us. Our trees are freshly cut and are in different sizes, making it possible for you to pick the perfect one for your home!
We have two different types; Douglas and Noble firs. Come soon and show your support by buying a Christmas tree!
Douglas Fir:
5-6ft. $20
6-7ft. $25
Noble Fir:
5-6ft. $30
6-7ft. $40
7-8ft. $50
8-9ft. $80
for more info please contact:
Vlad Khashchuk 916-533-5362
Vova Adamenko 916-384-8948
Winter Missionary Trip
Sep28
2010
Written by Lyana Tagintsev
2010
Written by Lyana Tagintsev
Hey everyone!
We are starting our miss
ionary meetings for this upcoming winter. If you are interested and want to experience one of the most exciting experiences of your life, we are personally inviting you to our meetings. We get together every Thursday, at 7 p.m., in the youth committee room, at SSBC. January 3-17, 2011 are the days planned for the trip. God’s blessings to all of you and we hope to see you there!
Heart Surgery
Sep21
2010
Written by Ksusha Tagintsev
2010
Written by Ksusha Tagintsev
“Tomorrow morning,” the surgeon began, “I’ll open up your heart…”
“You’ll find Jesus there,” the boy interrupted..
the surgeon looked up, annoyed “I’ll cut your heart open,” he continued, to see how much damage has been done…”
“but when you open up my heart, you’ll find Jesus in there,” said the boy.
The surgeon looked to the parents, who sat quietly. “When I see how much damage has been done, I’ll sew your heart and chest back up, and I’ll plan what to do next.” “But you’ll find Jesus in my heart. The Bible says He lives there. The hymns all say He lives there. You’ll find Him in my heart.”
The surgeon had had enough. “I’ll tell you what I’ll find in your heart. I’ll find damaged muscle, low blood supply, and weakened vessels. And I’ll find out if I can make you well.”
“You’ll find Jesus there too. He lives there.”
The surgeon left.
The surgeon sat in his office, recording his notes from the surgery, “….damaged aorta, damaged pulmonary vein, widespread muscle degeneration.
No hope for transplant, no hope for cure. Therapy: painkillers and bed rest.
Prognosis: here he paused, “death within one year”.
He stopped the recorder, but there was more to be said. “Why?” he asked aloud. “Why did You do this? You’ve put him here; You’ve put him in this pain;
and You’ve cursed him to an early death. Why?”
The Lord answered and said, “The boy, my lamb, was not meant for your flock for long, for he is a part of My flock, and will forever be. Here, in My flock, he will feel no pain, and will be comforted as you cannot imagine.
His parents will one day join him here, and they will know peace, and My flock will continue to grow..”
The surgeon’s tears were hot, but his anger was hotter. “You created that boy, and You created that heart. He’ll be dead in months. Why?”
The Lord answered, “The boy, My lamb, shall return to My flock, for He has done his duty: I did not put My lamb with your flock to lose him, but to retrieve another lost lamb.”
The surgeon wept…
The surgeon sat beside the boy’s bed; the boy’s parents sat across from him. The boy awoke and whispered, “Did you cut open my heart?”
“Yes,” said the surgeon.
“What did you find?” asked the boy.
“I found Jesus there,” said the surgeon.
Author Unknown – Celebrate Jesus in 2010
This story is for those of you, including myself, who don’t understand
why God sometimes does things that we, as humans, think should not happen.
“судьба человека–от Господа.” Притчи 29:26
Never Let Go
Written by Some years ago, on a hot summer day in south Florida, a little boy decided to go for a swim in the old swimming hole behind his house. In a hurry to dive into the cool water, he ran out the back door, leaving behind shoes, socks, and shirt as he went. He flew into the water, not realizing that as he swam toward the middle of the lake, an alligator was swimming toward the shore.
His father, working in the yard, saw the two as they got closer and closer together. In utter fear, he ran toward the water, yelling to his son as loudly as he could.
Hearing his voice, the little boy became alarmed and made a U-turn to swim to his father. It was too late. Just as he reached his father, the alligator reached him.
From the dock, the father grabbed his little boy by the arms just as the alligator snatched his legs.
Then began an incredible tug-of-war between the two. The alligator was much stronger than the father, but the father was much too passionate to let go. A farmer happened to drive by, heard his screams, raced from his truck, took aim and shot the alligator.
Remarkably, after weeks and weeks in the hospital, the little boy survived. His legs were extremely scarred by the vicious attack of the animal. And, on his arms, were deep scratches where his father’s fingernails dug into his flesh in his effort to hang on to the son he loved. The newspaper reporter, who interviewed the boy after the trauma, asked if he would show him his scars. The boy lifted his pant legs. And then, with obvious pride, he said to the reporter,
But look at my arms. I have great scars on my arms, too. I have them because my Dad wouldn’t let go.
You and I can identify with that little boy. We have scars, too.
No, not from an alligator, but the scars of a painful past. Some of those scars are unsightly and have caused us deep regret. But some wounds, my friend, are because God has refused to let you go. In the midst of your struggle, He’s been there holding on to you.
The Scripture teaches that God loves you.
You are a child of God.
He wants to protect you and provide for you in every way.
But sometimes we foolishly wade into dangerous situations, not knowing what lies ahead. The swimming hole of life is filled with peril and we forget that the enemy is waiting to attack.
That’s when the tug-of-war begins and if you have the scars of His love on your arms, be very, very grateful.
He did not and will not ever let you go.
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WARNING – Deadline for Camp Applications
Written by This is a reminder that this Wednesday, June 9, 2010 is the last day to turn in your camp application with a price of $50.00. After June 9, there will be a late fee of $30.00 plus original price of camp. So after June 9, the price of camp will be $80.00, NO EXCEPTIONS!!! To turn in your application or get a new one, please come up to Vladimir Lobkov or Yuliya Tolok.
If you have any questions regarding this deadline, please contact Denis Samodarov at (916) 628-1122.
For more information about camp, please visit the website at camp.calinchrist.com
Advice for the Newly Baptized
Jun03
2010
Written by nickpislar
2010
Written by nickpislar
My Advice for the people who are getting Baptized….Graduated
First of all, I cannot tell you how trilled I am to see twenty more youth being added to the members of our church. I want to congratulate you, and wish you the Blessings that only God can give. Statistics say that in 5 years, 50% of youth will leave the church, and that’s me being a little soft, because they said more will. Have you ever asked the question why? Why so many. I think I worded the question wrong, not why people leave the churches, ask why people come to churches? You might be shocked with the answers you get. If you come to church for the wrong reasons you might get what you come for, but you will be empty, and dull inside, and might end up leaving. I’ve seen this pattern too long, what is the other side to this pattern.
This is my advice for you, is that there is another side. The side were you come to Christ find out who you are, a sinner, in desperate need of a Savior. Next you get friends that help you along the way. My main point in my advice does not stop there, the problem with Christianity, is that we stop there. My encouragement to you is go farther and beyond that. I want you to find yourself in the Body of Christ; its easier to leave when you’re just sitting in the back, try leaving when you’re preaching. That sounds great, but how to get there, SEEK GOD WITH ALL YOUR BEING. Read the Bible, like your daily food, like you will die if you don’t read it. The results to this will be, God will open up to you more and more and you will find your place in His Body. Next, serve Him like you love Him with all your heart, girls don’t like a gift that you got and it didn’t cost you anything. Try, going someplace, and get something so rare that only you found and give it to her, her face would light up. The same is true about God, when you love Him, you will do anything to make Him happy, I’m speaking from experience, and when He’s happy everyone is happy. You can only serve Him with all your heart, when you love Him with all your heart.
For the closing, the results to all of this, is the Blessings from God, that every person wants, but doesn’t know how to get. Read Genesis 35:1-10. Last thing, I would like to say a life story. Last year, I got my Baptism Certificate and was going to hang it up in my room. I looked at it, and I saw a black spot, and like most i wanted the black spot off. Two hours later, my Certificate was all messed up, this story is always hard for me to say, but has an amazing point. My thoughts after, were how could I mess up like this, that’s when God stopped me. He said you care so much about a piece of paper, what about the promise you gave Me, about the holiness, and purity, clean conscience. My point here is forget the paper if the life is messed up, my paper is gone, but my life is battling every day. May God Richly Bless You As You Serve Him In Obedience.
How can I leave the Graduates without an advice? This will be much shorter. Remember in life you never stop learning. Proverbs 1:8. The advice is simple, yet complicated. 1 Samuel 3:1-4. If you read the verses, they are about Samuel, how he at an early age, started, not only hearing, but also obeying the voice of the Lord. If you miss this in life you miss everything that comes with this. I really would love to see our youth, a people who desire to seek the face of the Lord, and will not take no for an answer. It all starts with us, learning to hear Gods voice, so that is my short advice for the graduates, Congratulations.
May God Continue Blessing You, And Our Youth.
Your Brother In Christ,
Nikolay
Mother’s Day Flowers!!!
Apr26
2010
Written by Lyana Tagintsev
2010
Written by Lyana Tagintsev
Hello everyone!
This year, our Missionary team is working hard to raise money for our upcoming summer missionary trip to Russia, 2010! This year, we have a variety of beautiful flowers to offer you, with which you can surprise your mother this Mother’s Day! Every bouquet is made with a special touch!
Our prices are very affordable:
Only $20 for a beautiful basket bouquet.
$40 for a vase filled with either red, white, or pink roses.
The best bouquet is only for $45. You will have your mother amazed by the flowers she will receive!
Please HURRY! Last day to order is THIS FRIDAY April 30th!
For more info, contact:
Lyana Tagintsev (916) 225-8562
Kseniya Tagintsev (916)225-8564
ALL funds raised are going to be used for sharing the good news about Jesus and eternal life to the people of Russia!
The Donkey
Apr11
2010
Written by Ksusha Tagintsev
2010
Written by Ksusha Tagintsev
One day a farmer’s donkey fell down into a well.
The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do.
Finally, he decided the animal was old, and the well needed to be covered up anyway;
it just wasn’t worth it to retrieve the donkey.
He invited all his neighbors to come over and help him.
They all grabbed a shovel and began to shovel dirt into the well.
At first, the donkey realized what was happening and cried horribly.
Then, to everyone’s amazement he quieted down.
A few shovel loads later, the farmer finally looked down the well.
He was astonished at what he saw.
With each shovel of dirt that hit his back, the donkey was doing something amazing.
He would shake it off and take a step up.
As the farmer’s neighbors continued to shovel dirt on top of the animal, he would shake it off and take a step up. Pretty soon, everyone was amazed as the donkey stepped up over the edge of the well and happily trotted off!
MORAL:
Life is going to shovel dirt on you, all kinds of dirt.
The trick to getting out of the well is to shake it off and take a step up.
Each of our troubles is a steppingstone.
We can get out of the deepest wells just by not stopping, never giving up!
Shake it off and take a step up.
Remember the five simple rules to be happy:
1. Free your heart from hatred – Forgive.
2. Free your mind from worries – Most never happens.
3. Live simply and appreciate what you have.
4. Give more.
5. Expect less from people but more from God.
Info taken from : http://www.care2.com/c2c/groups/disc.html?gpp=3278&pst=976988
Finally, as a wish for everyone, strive to move forward in life, trusting only God and continuing to make yourselves look like the image of Christ! 
Read Phillipians 3:13-14.