This year, as a gift to our church, Brigid Carlson created Unexpected Joy in gingerbread and icing, complete with interior furnishings and Pantocrator. We were all amazed!
Visit from the Kursk Root Icon of the Theotokos - 11/10/10
We were blessed to be with the icon, graciously brought to Ash Grove by Fr. Christopher Stade, rector of St. John Chrysostom Russian Orthodox Church, House Springs, MO.
Boy Scout Troup from Macon, Georgia visits Ash Grove
These young men and their three Scout leaders visited our church and the Museum as part of a summer trip to important sites in mid-America. They were very moved by our icon of St. Moses and grateful to have met the Saint.
On Saturday evening, the young people in our parish prepared a dinner for friends and neighbors of Theotokos "Unexpected Joy," folks who have supported our mission here. We wanted to say "thank you!" by offering a special festive meal.
The evening was a great success; our guests enjoyed chicken parmesan or beef stroganoff, salad, and dessert. The only problem we had was not having room in the hall to invite everyone who wanted to come!
Parish president Richard White and Fr. Moses greet Vladyka
Parish president Richard White and Fr. Moses greet Vladyka
area faithful
area faithful
Fr. Moses, Archbishop JOB, Fr. Andrew
Fr. Moses, Archbishop JOB, Fr. Andrew
Congratulating Miroslav on his 80th birthday
Congratulating Miroslav on his 80th birthday
Our sister in Christ Anna reposed peacefully on the evening of Monday, Jan. 3. Fr. Moses administered last rites and said the Akathist for the departure of the soul from the body.
Here is a photo from her funeral, on January 8, 2011. Here also is one from the funeral of Seraphim Humiston, her husband, who reposed March 3, 2010.
Orthodoxy in America
