This year our congregation was fortunate to have the opportunity to celebrate Christmas (according to our western, Gregorian calendar) on a weekend; when the 24th and/or 25th fall on a workday, they appear to be days just like any others in the lead-up to the big holiday here, New Year's. But having the opportunity to come together Saturday and Sunday meant that we were able to simply enjoy worship (including more German liturgy than usual and a number of German hymns in order that the older people might feel as "at home" as possible) and fellowship in a harmonious and relaxed atmosphere. Below you'll find a few photos from Novosibirsk taken during the the last days of Advent and Christmas.
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| 4th Sunday of Advent |
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| Christmas Trees being sold near the apt. where I live |
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| Christmas Tree on Lenin Square |
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| Prayer house decorated for Christmas |
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| In our prayer house |
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| Christmas Tea |
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