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Women's Day Celebration

Spartiv Hotspot

There was an air of anticipation amongst the girls from Spartive, Kahovs, Yugo and Pushkin hotspots as we received our invitations for this year’s Women’s Day celebration! The guys had been pretty tight-lipped about it, but we knew that they had something pretty amazing in store for us!

At about 7.30 pm on Monday night, the girls were ushered into a dimly lit, beautifully decorated Spartive study room! Great effort and detail had been put in to the decor of the room, from the folded paper hearts, potpourri leaves and candles to ambient music and mood lighting. Each girl had a designated seat, and we were escorted by guys dressed in suits and ties!

Events kicked off with an icebreaker game to lighten the mood, continued with an opening speech from Andrew, accompanied by a video. Shortly after, the girls were served with broccoli soup and bruchetta - toasted french bread topped with cheese and tomato; prepared by Mahes and Sim. The main course for the evening was ‘Balsamic Glazed Chicken’ prepared by Herman and a large serving of banana split was served for dessert!

Throughout the night, the boys took centre stage to perform for us, firstly with the song ‘For You I Will’, then ‘Qing Tien’ and later ‘Can You Feel The Love Tonight’. Tjen Jhung, the person in charge of the event, was co-emcee together with Yan.

At the end of the event, they creatively blanked out pictures of each girl and got us to guess which girl it was. Each girl was given titles like ‘Miss Vietnam’ or ‘Miss Sunshine’, saying a little about their character. It was fun guessing which girl was in the picture! The night ended with lots of photographs and smiles!

On behalf of all the girls, thank you, Men of MF for this wonderful night! Indeed we are truly blessed to serve God together with great men like you, and as we say - “The Best Is Yet To Come!”

Thank you, men of MF!

M2 Hotspot

It all first started off with a surprise Women’s Day celebration for the girls during morning prayer on Sunday. The guys took center stage and dedicated a medley of songs to the girls which include Beautiful Girl, Stand by Me and Ai Ai Ai. All the girls beamed with joy and were all-smiles when they saw what the guys were going to present to them, specially crafted hand-made paper roses and beautifully shaped chocolate roses in mini glass cups.


To top it all off, the guys melted the girls’ hearts by preparing a chocolate fondue which included a colourful variety of fruits and was topped with melting chocolate syrup and biscuit crumbs.

The guys also gave the girls in their respective zones a special celebration on Women’s Day itself. Zone A had a combined celebration on Sunday night, and the dress code was soft toy. The guys ushered a girl each into a beautifully decorated room. Events kicked-off with awards and games to lighten up the atmosphere followed by a video about a love story that starred most of the guys in the zone. The night continued with the guys serving the girls with a 3-course meal and ended with a photo session and laughter.

The guys from Zone B managed to create a very romantic atmosphere for the girls. Although the entire zone only comprises of five guys, they somehow managed to achieve a lot with so little manpower. The guys presented songs, a sketch and gifts to warm the hearts of the women in their zone. They also prepared their very own nasi lemak with Lowrence’s sambal specialty.

Zone C celebrated Women’s Day in various ways. In C1, the girls were told to wear evening dresses. This built up the anticipation amongst the girls. At 7:30pm, the guys escorted a girl each into a dimly lit room with soft music playing in the background. Words of fascination were whispered among the girls as they were too touched by the sweet gesture of the guys. A luxurious 3-course meal was served, and the girls enjoyed every single bite. The guys also presented songs, games and a dance to entertain the girls.


The C2 guys blindfolded and kidnapped the girls to a room with Tamil music playing in the background to scare the girls. Soon after, they served the girls with a delicious platter of dishes which include honey chicken, black pepper chicken, Eric’s specially marinated pork and many more. The guys from C3 also prepared games, various gifts and mouth-watering dishes to show their appreciation for the girls in their cell.

If you were to ask any girl from the M2 Hotspot about their thoughts on the Women’s Day celebration this year, you will receive a unanimous answer which is, “It was amazing!”

On behalf of the girls from M2, I would like to thank our strong and creative men for their thoughtfulness and all the effort that they have had put in to make Women’s Day such a memorable day for all of us. We are positive that our men will be able to accomplish even greater and mightier things for God in the future! Thank you men of M2!

Kuzmin Hotspot

8th of March, being Women’s Day, we knew the guys were up to something but what they came up with was unimaginably beyond our expectations. From the moment the invitation cards to the event called Ballroom Blitz were personally given to each and every one of us until the very last second of the event, we were all touched and amazed by all the efforts put into the beautiful decorations, setting of the table, romantic atmosphere, authentic dishes and meaningful videos, sketches and song performances.


At 7.30pm, we were individually escorted to our seats with honor and elegance. Served with dishes of fine dining standards – Garlic Bread & Cream of Mushroom Soup as appetizers; the main dish of Honey Glazed Sauteed Garlic Marinated Chicken Thigh, Stuffed Sausages Topped with Crisp Bacon & Buttered Mashed Potatoes Stuffed with Cheddar Cheese; dessert, Little Bites of Heaven which was the all time favourite Baskin Robbins Ice-Cream. It was indeed a very touching moment as we watched the video on appreciation speeches dedicated to every single one of us present and we felt truly blessed to have such wonderful, thoughtful and loving brothers in Christ.

It was indeed a memorable moment, which will always be cherished in our hearts. Thank you so much brothers of Kuzmin, for the most wonderful and touching Women's Day celebration ever. Thank you for all your thoughtfulness and love. It is such a blessing to have you as a part of this wonderful family of Kuzmin.

International Saline Solution Medical Conference

On the 27^th of February 2010, we were blessed with the chance to participate in the International Saline Solution Medical Conference organized by Agape, where many practicing Christian healthcare professionals shared their experiences with us. Among them were Alet Uittenbogaard, Dr. Bill Becknell, Dr. Darin Brink, Dr. Olga Polezhaeva and Dr. Larissa Pavlova. It was a great opportunity for us to learn about how we could impact our workplace by being the salt and light to share the love of Christ Jesus with patients and colleagues.

The conference started off with a brief introduction, a session of praise and worship and a video on the ministry of Agape. The entire course was based mainly on five questions:

1. Why is faith important in healthcare?

2. What are the opportunities and barriers to fulfilling God’s call?

3. What is my part?

4. What other tools will help me to cultivate and sow?

5. Where do I go from here?

As doctors, we should not only be concerned about the physical needs of the patient but the spiritual needs as well. In a report by World Health Organization (WHO), it was stated that we should be more concerned about the patient with the disease rather than what disease the patient has. We were also able to recognize the different barriers that may prevent us from being witnesses for Christ, overcoming them through the practice of social sensitivity, respect, and most importantly, by being good listeners.

Throughout the sessions, many different teaching methods were used, such as role playing and case studies. We were also given the opportunity to practice what we have learnt through small group activities. Furthermore, after each part, some time was allocated for us to voice out opinions, and even share life experiences! In between sessions, frequent breaks were given which were really useful for the tired to stretch their legs, drink coffee, munch biscuits and feel refreshed once again to continue the session.

As the session came to an end, Dr. Bill Becknell shared 7 Bible verses that we could use to help the unreached realize their need for Christ. Needless to say, everyone enjoyed themselves and thoroughly benefited from this conference.

International Saline Solution Medical Conference

Dear friends,

This Saturday, we are very fortunate to have the International Saline Solution Medical Conference held right here in Moscow! On Saturday, the 27th of February, from 10am to 7pm, we will have many international speakers with years of experience in the medical field - American Dr. Bill Becknell, Russian Dr. Sergey Arkhipenko, and Dutch Alet Uittenbogaard speak into our lives. Don't miss this chance to refine our medical skills and learn more about how to share God's love as a medical doctor!

Conference fees are only 200 rubles, and this is inclusive of lunch and conference materials! The Solution is founded by the Christian Medical Fellowship and the healthcare Christian Fellowship.

For more information, please contact Andrew at +7(926) 687 68 95.

*Notice: Conference fees has been changed to 150 rubles, excluding lunch. *

Chinese New Year Reunion Dinner

Spartive Hotspot

Once again, the lunar new year celebrations gripped the Spartive hostel. Held in the hostel study room, the celebrations kick-started at 6.30pm. First up, was an interesting and very interactive game involving only a bit of toilet roll, some brave people and a cheering crowd. Next up, we had the Emcee of the night, Mr. Yan lead the crowd in singing the traditional Chinese New Year Song “He Xin Nian”.

We also had an amazing sharing about the Chinese culture of giving angpow, but with a twist that would change the way we look at receiving and giving the red packets. And as with any good family, we had a wonderful true story told, about how our ancestors in ancient China practised customs and have their roots associated with the stories from the Bible.

And the highlight of the evening, the wonderful 9 course meal prepared by everyone of the hotspot CG members. We started with the Lou Sang, and followed with the homemade soup, Chinese BBQ Pork, Lemon Chicken, Fish, Squid, Vegetables, Spring Rolls and of course, Lychee Ice as dessert.

The night continued with a “yam seng” or cheers session and of course, a karaoke singing session. At the end of the day, the Spartive Hotspot not only celebrated Chinese New Year in a style fitting for an emperor, but we also truly experienced the feeling of having a family to celebrate with, here in Moscow.

Kahovs Hotspot

On the eve of Chinese New Year, three hostels namely Kahov, Pushkin and Yugo gathered to usher in the New Year. Fellowship began around 7.30pm. A simple ice breaking game organized by Alex Koh was first on the agenda. The winners got to have desserts which were limited in number. Everyone then gathered in a room to sing a classic Chinese New year song to brighten up the atmosphere. Andrew then proceeded with a short offering message. Since it was Chinese New year, offering was carried out a little differently. Our offerings were sealed and packed in traditional red packets called "ang paus".

Without further a due, everyone then proceeded to the hall to have dinner. Dinner was absolutely scrumptious. After saying grace, everyone joined forces in mixing and tossing the yee sang. The full ambience of Chinese New Year can still be felt despite being miles away from home. Fellowship ended approximately around 10.30pm. Everyone returned to their respective hostels cheerfully with satiated bellies.

Kuzmin Hotspot

Who says only families gather for reunion dinner on the eve of Chinese New Year? In Kuzmin Hotspot, 30 medical students gathered for a joyful yet fun Reunion Dinner that took place in a small cozy room decorated with creatively handmade ornaments. We started off with some games where participants stand a chance to taste the sensation of wasabi-filled sushi when the game wasn’t on their favour.

The atmosphere wouldn’t have been perfect without the singing of CNY songs, which was then accompanied by a few worship songs. Next up was the offering message where we were all encouraged in giving rather than the normal tradition of receiving ang pows. The message shared that night was simple but meaningful. Finally it was time to enjoy the 7 Course Dinner, which started out with Yee Sang. Indeed it was a memorable night of fellowship.

M2 Hotspot

This year, the Malaysian Fellowship M2 Hotspots had successfully organized the reunion dinner in order to celebrate the Chinese New Year in the respective zones of cell group. Among the activities held were the singing of Chinese New Year songs and games. The sharing of the word of God had also been preached by the respective leaders during the celebration. And of course, there were scrumptious food to fill our hungry stomachs on that day as well.
Although we cannot celebrate this wonderful festival with our families back home, yet, we've got each other here in the Malaysian Fellowship, to support one another and to treat one another as a part of the family here in Moscow. And there's nothing better than to have the traditional reunion dinner with our family, true? Happy Chinese New Year!