This is the sister congregation of my congregation in Arlington, TX. As some of you already know, I am a pastor intern in the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. My friend Aleksei is the pastor of this congregation in Moscow, and not only was I fortunate enough to be able to a) attend a worship service here in Russia on this trip, b) bring a few of my students and one of my student's parents along to experience a Protestant service in the Russian language, but c) I was able to give the sermon and participate in the service. It was a very memorable experience! I have led worship services at my church in Texas since January, but this is the first time I have given a sermon in Russian to Russians in Russia!
