International Missions

Guyana

Russia

South Africa

Nigeria

Guyana

RiverWalk has supported Jerry and Pat Veatch over the years when they worked with Operation Guyana and when Pat supervised a medical clinic. Currently, we work with Jerry as he returns to the country several times a year for extended teaching opportunities and campaigns. Jerry is currently working primarily with teachers and leadership development.  His latest trip had to be delayed due to illness; however, he expects to make another trip yet in 2012.  You can read more about Operation Guyana at www.guyana-missions.org.

Arkasha & Natasha Lezhnina ~ Barnaul, Russia

Following the return of Zach Bolton, who grew up in our congregation and whom we supported as a missionary in Barnaul, we continue our involvement with the church in Barnaul through the full-time support of the husband & wife team of Arkasha & Natasha Lezhnina. Natasha is very involved with the youth and girls. In the summer, she helps plan and implement camps for children and youth. In her own words, they try “to do everything possible to show those kids there are people who care and there is a God who loves them very deeply.”

Natasha’s husband, Arkasha, graduated from a preacher training school in Barnaul and is now being supported by RiverWalk in his work.  Arkasha also teaches and works along with Natasha in venues such as summer camp, work in an orphanage, etc.  As a team, they are able to accomplish much for the kingdom of God.

Ray and Sally Leonard ~ South Africa

Ray and Sally Leonard continue their long-term work in South Africa. They are currently with the Atlantis congregation in Cape Town. RiverWalk Church of Christ has sent a small amount monthly to support the Leonard’s work for many years. They have been tireless workers for the Lord, establishing many congregations throughout that country. They are currently under the oversight of the Church of Christ in McPherson, KS. Click here to read a recent report from them.

Victor ~ Nigeria

Victor began work with the RiverWalk Church of Christ in July 1996, when we were still called the Central Church of Christ. Being a graduate of the Preaching School in southern Nigeria, Victor made the move to northern Nigeria with his family. Part of the perils of this leap of faith is that the area contains 64 different tribes and 14 different ethnic groups, as well as many different languages to overcome and the fact that it is predominately controlled by Muslims.

Against the odds, Victor continues to baptize new souls regularly through his work in a wide variety of venues. One church has for the first time ordained elders. Many new congregations have been established, as well as new church buildings having been constructed.

Victor’s influence for the Kingdom is being seen through his continuous preaching of God’s Word and his genuine concern for lost souls.  RiverWalk provides total support for Victor and his helper Joseph as they continue the work.