Russia’s National Prayer Breakfast Imminent

Latecomers may still have the opportunity to attend

M o s c o w -- Russian Baptist headquarters are expecting great things from this year’s National Prayer Breakfast, scheduled for Moscow’s President Hotel on 18 March at 9.00 a.m. More than 250 politicians, clergy, businesspersons, journalists, diplomats and foreign guests have registered; top-level government leaders are expected. The day’s topic will be the family, which is also this year’s special theme as decreed by the Russian government. The heads of Russia’s most prominent Protestant denominations will give short presentations on the topic.

Baptist Pastor Vitaly Vlasenko (Moscow), Board Chairman of the National Prayer Breakfast Foundation, explains: “We go to such great effort because we want society to register the Protestant voice. People need to know that we too are a significant voice in Russia. Society and the government need to hear about our activities, our concerns and our love. Protestants have been in Russia since late in the 16th century and we are here to stay. All of us desire to make our society a better one. We Protestants must work with all sectors of society to find the best means of cooperation.”

National Prayer Breakfasts are held annually in more than 60 countries. The Russian one’s leadership remains decidedly Protestant. This year’s event will be the 8th National Breakfast in Russia since 1995.

Latecomers desiring to attend may still have an opportunity to do so if they call or write the office of the Russian Union of Evangelical Christians-Baptists immediately – note the information below. There is a registration fee for those who are not officially-invited special guests.